Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Bigg lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlesien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlesien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schlesien throws a lazy right hand but Bigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bigg tried to counter with a leg kick but Schlesien avoided it.
Bigg scores with a push kick.
Schlesien throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bigg to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bigg has closed the distance and engaged Schlesien in a clinch.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Schlesien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Schlesien.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Schlesien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
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!
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Schlesien.
Schlesien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bigg.
I was talking to Bigg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schlesien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigg avoids it.
Bigg works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg tries a body shot but Schlesien blocks it.
Schlesien misses with the head strike.
Schlesien lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schlesien fails to land.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigg.
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!
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg.
Schlesien looks winded!
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands. #T2#
Schlesien prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg trying to control the position but instead, Schlesien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bigg into the cage.
Schlesien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schlesien lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlesien.
Bigg blocking some punches.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg taking a breather.
Schlesien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Schlesien can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlesien lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.#T3#
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlesien misses with a body punch.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
Bigg lands a shot to the body.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bigg.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schlesiens head.
Bigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bigg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg avoiding damage as Schlesien throws knees to the body.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schlesiens head.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Schlesien is trying to drag Bigg to the mat but Bigg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bigg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not.
Nice body punch from Bigg.
Bigg lands an uppercut.
Bigg tries to work over Schlesien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schlesien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Bigg works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusty Bigg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bigg lands a big head kick that sends Schlesien to the canvas! Bigg follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
A relieved looking Crusty Bigg 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: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Rozhkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlesien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Schlesien's temple.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlesien is trying to maintain the position but Rozhkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlesien is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schlesien's head.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlesien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rozhkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.#T2#
Schlesien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov is in close to Schlesien's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schlesien managing to control the position.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov works over Schlesien with some ground and pound from guard.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schlesien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schlesien misses with a body kick.
Schlesien dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Schlesien looks to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlesien closes the distance but Rozhkov moves to the side
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Schlesien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rozhkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozhkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rozhkov moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
A slow jab from Schlesien misses its intended target.
Rozhkov throws out a counter right but Schlesien avoids it with no problem.
Schlesien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schlesien instigates a clinch.
Schlesien is pressed up against the cage. Rozhkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schlesien down to the mat. Schlesien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Rozhkov avoids the head kick by Schlesien.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1##CL#
Rozhkov tries to keep at a distance but Schlesien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a punch to the body.
Rozhkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Schlesien gets an underhook and turns Rozhkov into the cage.
Schlesien misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rozhkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rozhkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schlesien was covering up waiting for the punch and Rozhkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schlesien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back.
Rozhkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schlesien performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Schlesien is working for an americana but Rozhkov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Schlesien was thinking about the submission.
Schlesien trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Schlesien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozhkov is keeping the position for now.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Schlesien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien controlling the position.
Schlesien 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.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but instead Rozhkov has moved into half guard. #T4#
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov is thwarting Schlesien's attempts to control the position.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Schlesien is a slippery customer.
Rozhkov slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov thuds a left hand into Schlesien's body.
Rozhkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schlesien is looking to clinch.
Rozhkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rozhkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rozhkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rozhkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlesien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Schlesien didn't see that one coming.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schlesien moves in looking to clinch but Rozhkov pushes him off.
Schlesien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schlesien wants to clinch.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schlesien with a body shot.#T1#
Schlesien slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a two punch combination.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozhkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien tries to clinch up but Rozhkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlesien wants to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien tries to clinch but Rozhkov is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rozhkov! But no joy.
Rozhkov takes a swing at Schlesien's ribcage but misses.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlesien's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesien's brow.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesien is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Schlesien is rocked!
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Schlesien is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Schlesien, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schlesien felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schlesien from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
Schlesien controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Schlesien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Schlesien is pressing down on Kowalski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Schlesien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski. #SUB2#
Schlesien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski postures up in Schlesien's guard and throws a big left but Schlesien blocks it.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesien is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski is in close to Schlesien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalski distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlesien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schlesien is tightening it up a little... Kowalski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kowalski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kowalski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schlesien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Huber Schlesien!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Schlesien pushes Kreischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Schlesien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action.
Schlesien misses with a body punch.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Huber Schlesien has been cut.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not.
Schlesien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kreischer just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlesien.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Schlesien.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schlesien throws an elbow but misses.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Schlesien looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
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!
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schlesien lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreischer works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlesien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer is working Schlesien over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer working Schlesien over with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schlesien's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Schlesien blocks with his arms.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
A short left from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Schlesien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schlesien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer lands a big knee to the head and Schlesien goes down! Kreischer pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien misses with the combination.
Levangasti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schlesien with a nice calf kick.
Schlesien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.
Levangasti fakes the leg kick and cracks Schlesien in the body.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien is looking to land body kicks.
Schlesien checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown. Schlesien tries to sprawl out of it but Levangasti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schlesien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Schlesien is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Schlesien keeping control of the position.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Levangasti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but Schlesien defending well.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schlesien trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti wants to free his trapped foot but Schlesien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti passes into side.
Levangasti controlling the position.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Schlesien tries to improve position but can't.
Schlesien can't do much from the bottom here.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti looks up at the clock and then as Schlesien takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levangasti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Schlesien here, landing some big shots from side control.
Schlesien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working.
Schlesien taking a bit of punishment here - Levangasti scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Schlesien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schlesien is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti 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#
Levangasti scores with a push kick.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Levangasti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schlesien throws a leg kick which misses Levangasti's front leg but catches the back leg as Levangasti tries to avoid it.
Levangasti checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Schlesien.
Schlesien scores with a sloppy right hand. Levangasti should have avoided that one.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Schlesien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schlesien misses with a series of wild punches.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schlesien.
Schlesien scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schlesien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levangasti circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Levangasti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Levangasti takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Schlesien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levangasti. Levangasti obviously looking to wear him down.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levangasti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huber Schlesien is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
Schlesien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlesien throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
Levangasti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlesien defends well and Levangasti ends up having to push Schlesien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlesien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schlesien did well to prevent Levangasti getting side control.
Levangasti is thwarting Schlesien's attempts to control the position.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Schlesien is looking for a triangle but Levangasti pushes his legs off easily.
Schlesien is trying to hold Levangasti in close to prevent damage but Levangasti has managed to pass into half guard.
Levangasti is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Levangasti working over Schlesien with some ground and pound. Schlesien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working. #T3#
Schlesien is trying to control but Levangasti manages to pass to mount!
Schlesien is looking to improve his position but Levangasti isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlesien is working hard here to advance position.
Schlesien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlesien regains half guard.#SUB#
Schlesien actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schlesien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Levangasti content to control rather than advance.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Schlesien is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Schlesien gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Huber Schlesien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Schlesien misses.
Schlesien wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
Levangasti thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlesien enables Levangasti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlesien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levangasti stands up over Schlesien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Levangasti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlesien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Levangasti has managed to get both his arms back between Schlesien's legs - danger averted.
Levangasti 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti preventing the sweep. #T1#
Schlesien trying to control the position here.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Schlesien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlesien is really struggling to control Levangasti but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Levangasti cracks Schlesien with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schlesien can't do much from the bottom here.
Levangasti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schlesien is not content to let Levangasti control the position. #T3#
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levangasti wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
Levangasti cracks Schlesien with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Levangasti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schlesien is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Schlesien's temple.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levangasti staying calm.
Levangasti landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Levangasti 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien lunges at Simunic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simunic's hand.
Schlesien scores with a nice right hand.
Schlesien lands a brutal head kick. Simunic looks out on his feet and Schlesien throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien is looking to land body kicks.
Tamburello lands a slapping body shot.
Tamburello swings for the body but Schlesien moves out of range.
Tamburello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamburello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Tamburello finds it's way through Schlesien's defenses.
Tamburello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamburello thuds a left hand into Schlesien's body.
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schlesien under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlesien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Schlesien takes one to the side of the head.
Schlesien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Schlesien counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schlesien connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Schlesien moves out of range.
Schlesien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Tamburello misses with a hook to the body
and Schlesien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Schlesien gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Schlesien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamburello, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Schlesien in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tamburello is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huber Schlesien!
A less than humble Huber Schlesien misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien shoots for a takedown but Seigel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schlesien lands with a nice body punch.
Seigel cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.
Schlesien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seigel on the side of the head.
Seigel throws a lazy right hand but Schlesien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Seigel!
Schlesien swings widly with a right hand
and Seigel counters with a thumping low kick.
Seigel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seigel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schlesien finds it's way round the side to connect with Seigel's head.
Seigel blocks a head kick by Schlesien.
Seigel takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlesien goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seigel blocks a jab.
Seigel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##CL#
Schlesien drives through and clinches with Seigel against the ropes.
Seigel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seigel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schlesien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seigel backwards.
Seigel scores a nice knee to the body.
Schlesien is breathing heavily.
Seigel lands a hook that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Schlesien has a couple of punches blocked by Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seigel gets through Schlesien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seigel works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
Seigel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seigel lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seigel.
Seigel tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Seigel back against the ropes.
Schlesien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Seigel is trying to stall.
Seigel scores with a shot to the side of Schlesien's head.
Seigel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schlesien in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Seigel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Seigel.
Seigel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seigel scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Seigel.
Schlesien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Schlesien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Seigel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seigel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Seigel.
Seigel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seigel lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Seigel lands a right hand.
Seigel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seigel looking to throw knees to the head but Schlesien is blocking nicely.
Seigel tries to work over Schlesien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Seigel landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seigel.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Seigel digs a right hand into Schlesien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schlesien's gas tank.
Schlesien is looking to control Seigel's arms but Seigel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schlesien has his back to the ropes.
Seigel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seigel lands a knee to the head.
Seigel is leaning against Schlesien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seigel lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seigel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel scores with a shoulder strike.
Seigel pushes Schlesien back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Seigel scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Seigel lands a big right hand that drops Schlesien! The killer instinct kicks in and Seigel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Seigel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vurris is fending him off so far but Schlesien persists. Nope, Vurris circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlesien scores with a punch to the head.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurris takes one to the chin there.
Schlesien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schlesien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlesien defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Schlesien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Vurris throws a solid leg kick but Schlesien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vurris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schlesien.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Schlesien steps away.
Vurris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schlesien. #T1##TD2#
Vurris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schlesien sprawls well initially but Vurris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but Schlesien defending well.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Vurris prevents Schlesien from improving his position.
Vurris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schlesien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlesien wants to control but Vurris is keeping busy.
Schlesien controlling the position well. #T2#
Schlesien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurris is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurris lands a nice short elbow.
Schlesien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Schlesien trying to hold on to Vurris's head to control him but Vurris postures up.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlesien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Vurris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schlesien is pressing down on Vurris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Schlesien is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vurris has his hands clasped together but Schlesien extends and breaks Vurris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schlesien.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huber Schlesien!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schlesien takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Schlesien throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Levangasti lands with a punch from half guard.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti controlling the action here.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlesien trying to hold on to Levangasti's head to control him but Levangasti postures up. #T1#
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to Schlesien's temple.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Schlesien is having none of it.
Schlesien regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schlesien wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti is pushing down on Schlesien's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlesien is fighting to maintain full guard but Levangasti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schlesien is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlesien avoid being mounted?#T2#
Schlesien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Levangasti is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard but Levangasti has passed into side control.
Schlesien is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlesien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there. #T3#
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Levangasti throwing shots but Schlesien is blocking nicely.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
Schlesien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti is keen to just control but Schlesien is a slippery customer.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levangasti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlesien taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levangasti not doing much here. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Levangasti prevents Schlesien from improving his position.#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Schlesien trying to control from the bottom.
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlesien. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Schlesien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schlesien misses with a straight left.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Levangasti.
Levangasti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schlesien can pounce on him.
Levangasti throws the left hand but Schlesien avoids the punch easily.
Schlesien takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schlesien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Donk. Schlesien catches Levangasti right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlesien smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Schlesien wants to slow Levangasti down by chopping away at his legs.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Schlesien avoids it well and moves away.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Levangasti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schlesien to the mat! Schlesien manages to get full guard.
Schlesien is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti chips away with some ground and pound.
Schlesien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Levangasti trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom. #T2#
Levangasti working some strikes from top position.
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesien's brow.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schlesien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levangasti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Schlesien manages to get to full guard.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving. #T3#
Schlesien is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Schlesien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Schlesien.
Levangasti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Schlesien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Levangasti has passed into half guard!
Schlesien works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Schlesien wants to sweep but no luck.
Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levangasti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
Levangasti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levangasti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schlesien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schlesien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Schlesien is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huber Schlesien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glover Levangasti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schlesien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schlesien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schlesien goes for a double leg but Levangasti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Levangasti continues to drive forward.
A jab from Schlesien misses.
Levangasti tests Schlesien's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Levangasti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Levangasti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlesien wants to sweep but Levangasti has passed to side control!
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levangasti working the ground and pound.
Schlesien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levangasti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levangasti working the body and head with strikes.
Schlesien is trying to improve his position.
Schlesien is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Levangasti trying to control the pace. #T2#
Levangasti prevents Schlesien from improving his position.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Schlesien is working away.
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti lands a couple of digs.
Levangasti won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Schlesien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at LA Fitness inform us that Schlesien has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Schlesien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for a guillotine here but Levangasti defends easily. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schlesien is trying to control the position but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti works over Schlesien with some ground and pound from guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schlesien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Schlesien tenderised Levangasti's leg. Levangasti is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levangasti thuds his right hand into Schlesien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huber Schlesien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlesien misses with a left hand #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Schlesien counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlesien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa swings for the body but Schlesien moves out of range.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schlesien tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Schlesien connects with a leg kick.
Paa thuds his shin into the meat of Schlesien's side.
Schlesien moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Paa is looking to wear down Schlesien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlesien just leaning against Paa, taking a breather.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage. #T1#
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Schlesien has Paa pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Schlesien 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.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Schlesien tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Schlesien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action. #BC2#
Schlesien breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Schlesien wants to clinch but Paa slips to the side
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a leg kick
and Schlesien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlesien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schlesien takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schlesien throws a leg kick which misses Paa's front leg but catches the back leg as Paa tries to avoid it.
Paa cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paa moves forwards but Schlesien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa lands with a straight right. Schlesien didn't see that one coming.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlesien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schlesien stuns Paa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Paa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schlesien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa staying out of range there.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlesien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Schlesien keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Paa finds it's target.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schlesien misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Schlesien coming out on top.
Paa throws a jab when Schlesien was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlesien! But no joy.
Schlesien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Schlesien wants to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch position.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Schlesien wants to counter with a clinch but Paa pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Paa.#T4#
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlesien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa.
Paa avoids a kick to the body.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paa throws a leg kick but Schlesien checks it.
Paa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schlesien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Schlesien as he checks the leg kick.
Schlesien steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Schlesien moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Schlesien moves away and avoids it.
Schlesien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Schlesien moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Schlesien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.
Paa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schlesien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the head.
Paa lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Schlesien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schlesien.
Paa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but Schlesien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schlesien is out of range and Paa settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
A shot to the body from Schlesien misses
and Paa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schlesien avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Schlesien needs to keep his hands up - Paa had a free shot at his head there.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schlesien.
Schlesien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Paa misses.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paa throws a push kick but Schlesien slaps the foot to one side.
Schlesien wants to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch position.
Schlesien with the inside leg kick.
Schlesien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
Schlesien avoids the body shot from Paa.
Schlesien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schlesien.
Schlesien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Schlesien moves into the clinch.
Paa stalling in the clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iso Paa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien lands with a light punch inside.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Paa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Schlesien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Paa.
Schlesien can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action. #T3#
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Schlesien struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Schlesien blocking some punches.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa misses with some punches.
Schlesien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlesien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Schlesien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schlesien is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Paa tries to work over Schlesien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Schlesien as the two fighters clinch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlesien.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schlesien stalling. #BC2#
Schlesien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlesien throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Paa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien lands a body shot. #CL#
Paa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schlesien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Schlesien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Paa connects with a body shot.
Schlesien fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa throws the left hand but Schlesien avoids the punch easily.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Schlesien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlesien moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlesien staying out of range there.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Schlesien saw that one coming.
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlesien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the body.
Schlesien wants to land a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa misses the jab.
Paa throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Paa wants to clinch up but Schlesien keeps it at a distance.
Paa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schlesien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schlesien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Schlesien lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paa misses with a kick to the body.
Paa moves out of range as Schlesien throws a body kick.
Paa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schlesien momentarily.
Schlesien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paa. That did some damage!
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa scores with a spinning back kick!
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlesien throws out the jab. #T2#
Paa motions for Schlesien to come forward. Paa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paa throws a solid leg kick but Schlesien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paa.
Schlesien throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schlesien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schlesien checks a leg kick.
Paa blocks the body kick.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Schlesien sees coming a mile off.
Schlesien lands a nice looking body kick.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the body.
Schlesien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Schlesien tries to get set, Paa tries to push him back and clinch up but Schlesien manages to avoid the attempt.
Schlesien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Schlesien avoids the body shot from Paa.
Good leg kick by Paa.
Schlesien stuns Paa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Schlesien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a kick to the body.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schlesien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Schlesien misses with a kick to the body.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schlesien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paa slips a jab from Schlesien.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schlesien. #T4#
Schlesien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schlesien misses with a looping right.
Paa tries to clinch
and Schlesien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Paa as he connects with a hook.
Schlesien throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Paa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schlesien scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlesien.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Schlesien on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
Well Paa 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Schlesien throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Schlesien ducks down to avoid it.
Schlesien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Schlesien.
Schlesien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahearn.
Schlesien thumps Ahearn with a low kick.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien. #CL2#
Schlesien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schlesien walks away with a smile on his face. Ahearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn tries to clinch but Schlesien moves away
and Schlesien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schlesien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schlesien lands with a shot to the body.
Ahearn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Schlesien tries to clinch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ahearn instigates a clinch.
Schlesien lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Schlesien controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Ahearn jumps into guard, dragging Schlesien to the mat.
Schlesien looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ahearn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schlesien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schlesien trying to control but Ahearn is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Schlesien drops back looking for a leg! Ahearn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahearn manages to kick Schlesien off! Schlesien jumps back into Ahearn's guard. #SUB#
Ahearn working for a triangle but Schlesien defends it easily. #SUB2#
Schlesien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schlesien looking to pass the guard.
Schlesien works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Schlesien is looking for a kimura but Ahearn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlesien to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlesien pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schlesien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahearn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlesien. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlesien pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlesien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahearn defends it well. #SUB2#
Schlesien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlesien pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schlesien pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Ahearn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schlesien moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Schlesien is persistently looking for the submission but Ahearn is defending it well. #SUB2#
Schlesien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahearn is defending well though. Schlesien let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Schlesien is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahearn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahearn for a finish.
I really don't envy Ahearn right now.
Ahearn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Schlesien working for a choke but Ahearn is defending well. #SUB2#
Schlesien has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahearn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huber Schlesien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Schlesien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahearn's head backwards.
Ahearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schlesien misses with a wild combination.
Ahearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlesien misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schlesien.
Schlesien moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Schlesien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Schlesien.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schlesien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn defending well as Schlesien loads up on a big left hand.
Schlesien staying out of range there.#T1#
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Schlesien fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Schlesien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlesien lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn jabs at Schlesien's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schlesien. That's going to slow Ahearn down.
Ahearn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schlesien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schlesien avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Schlesien misses.
Schlesien connects with a leg kick.
Ahearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Schlesien. #T2#
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlesien throws a nice looking combination but Ahearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schlesien throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Ahearn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schlesien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schlesien throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahearn.
Schlesien throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Schlesien takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlesien.
Ahearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schlesien gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schlesien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Schlesien misses with a punch on the inside.
Schlesien has a couple of punches blocked by Ahearn.
Schlesien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlesien.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlesien.
A short right from Schlesien.
Huber Schlesien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Schlesien scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schlesien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!
Schlesien pushes Ahearn against the cage. Schlesien is working some dirty boxing. Schlesien pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahearn goes down! Ahearn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Schlesien moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 94
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien with the inside leg kick.
Schlesien misses with a right hand
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Schlesien is out of range.
Schlesien throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Schlesien lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Adilson Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Schlesien to counter with a crisp jab.
Schlesien throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Schlesien throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Schlesien throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Rodrigues was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot
and Schlesien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Rodrigues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schlesien stuns Rodrigues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schlesien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schlesien tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Schlesien.#KD2#
Schlesien drops Rodrigues with a right and a left! Schlesien comes rushing in but Rodrigues regains his composure and manages to keep Schlesien in guard. #ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Schlesien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schlesien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Schlesien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigues is pushing Schlesien's head away, looking to escape. Schlesien manages to hold on to the position though.
Schlesien tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Schlesien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Schlesien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlesien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rodrigues is pushing Schlesien's head away, looking to escape. Schlesien manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodrigues is not content to let Schlesien control the position.
Rodrigues tries to escape but Schlesien is in control.
Schlesien trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schlesien on the ground.
Rodrigues is pushing Schlesien's head away, looking to escape. Schlesien manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Schlesien has an Americana. Rodrigues didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Schlesien is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Schlesien hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien wants to clinch.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Schlesien saw that one coming.
Schlesien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonaparte checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Schlesien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schlesien.#T1#
Schlesien jabs Bonaparte right on the nose. Bonaparte blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Schlesien has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Schlesien throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien misses with some punches.
Schlesien lands a left hand.
Schlesien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlesien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonaparte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte.
Schlesien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Schlesien pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schlesien misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Schlesien ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Schlesien lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Schlesien rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bonaparte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.
Schlesien takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonaparte misses with a double jab
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Schlesien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schlesien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Schlesien.
Schlesien is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Schlesien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schlesien is breathing heavily.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Bonaparte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schlesien with a body shot.
Schlesien misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.#T4#
Schlesien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schlesien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte lands a slapping body shot.
Schlesien throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Schlesien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte lands a shot to the body.
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 Huber Schlesien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
As Bonaparte tries to get set, Schlesien tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonaparte manages to avoid the attempt.
Schlesien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Schlesien misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick.
Schlesien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schlesien lands a really nice looking cross but Bonaparte seems unphased.
Bonaparte slips a jab and a cross from Schlesien.
Schlesien backing away here, and Bonaparte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.#T1#
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien throws a leg kick
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Schlesien staying out of range there.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot that sends Schlesien's belly button to the back.
Bonaparte jabs at Schlesien's body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bonaparte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schlesien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BOOM! Bonaparte lands a beautiful left hook that drops Schlesien. Schlesien tries to recover but Bonaparte is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Schlesien lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Conway moves out of range of the body kick from Schlesien.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.#CL#
Schlesien clinches up against the cage.
Schlesien tries a body shot but Conway blocks it.
Schlesien struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Conway can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action.
Schlesien is trying to pull guard but Conway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlesien.
A short right from Conway.
Schlesien misses with a punch to the body.
Conway lands a hook that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Conway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlesien.
Conway is trying to break free.
Conway scores with a shot to the side of Schlesien's head.
Schlesien works on Conway's body with a couple of short punches.
Conway lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Conway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
Schlesien ducks under a wild hook from Conway.#T1#
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conway.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlesien misses the target.
Schlesien lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schlesien.
Conway looks winded!
Schlesien throws a push kick but Conway slaps the foot to one side.
Schlesien is looking to land body kicks.
Conway jabs Schlesien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conway throws the kick towards the body but Schlesien avoids it.
Jake Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schlesien throws a solid leg kick but Conway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schlesien.
Schlesien is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Schlesien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schlesien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlesien throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conway takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Schlesien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conway throws out the jab.
Schlesien swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schlesien has time to react.
Conway misses with a hook.
Conway throws the kick towards the body but Schlesien avoids it.
Conway throws a leg kick #CL#
and Schlesien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schlesien.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
Schlesien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conway.
Conway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schlesien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Conway's efforts to push away.
Schlesien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Schlesien lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Conway on the inside. #BC2#
Conway manages to break the clinch.
Schlesien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conway finds it's way round the side to connect with Schlesien's head.
Conway misses with a shot to the body
and Schlesien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Schlesien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Conway 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 Schlesien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schlesien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conway walks into a straight right hand from Schlesien.#CUT#That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Conway lands with an overhand left.
Schlesien misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Schlesien as he checks the leg kick.
Schlesien moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Schlesien closes the distance and pushes Conway back into the cage.
Schlesien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schlesien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien blocks a body shot from Conway.
Schlesien misses with a body punch.
Schlesien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Schlesien.
Conway blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Conway breaks the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a straight right.
Conway feints a counter leg kick.
Conway cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlesien digs a good hook to Conway's body.
A jab from Conway misses.
Schlesien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Conway scores with a nice body kick.
Conway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conway tries to score with a low kick but Schlesien moves his leg out of the way.
Conway scores with a nice head shot.
Conway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Conway throws a jab when Schlesien was well out of range.
Conway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Conway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schlesien throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schlesien throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Conway.
Conway tries a quick counter leg kick but Schlesien is wise to it.#CL#
Schlesien gets a clinch.
Conway tries to circle away but Schlesien has him pinned against the cage.
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 Huber Schlesien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway'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.#R2#
Conway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schlesien is looking to wear down Conway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schlesien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conway. Conway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schlesien misses with a hook.#CL#
Conway tries to keep at a distance but Schlesien has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schlesien fails to land.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien prevents Conway from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Conway blocks a body shot from Schlesien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conway can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conway.
Conway misses with a knee to the head.
Conway lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Schlesien.
Schlesien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Schlesien has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Conway is breathing heavily.#T1#
Schlesien scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Schlesien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schlesien blocking some punches.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schlesien controlling the action here for a moment.
Schlesien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schlesien.
Schlesien lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Schlesien gets control of Conway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schlesien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schlesien pushes a forearm under Conway's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Conway is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huber Schlesien!
After the fight, Huber Schlesien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 70
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schlesien dodges the punch combination from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Schlesien just misses with a punch to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a jab, cross combination.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a shot to the body
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a three punch combo that has Schlesien backing up. Schlesien nods at KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ to acknowledge the strikes.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a looping right.
Schlesien tries to work over KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s front leg with a kick but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ checks it.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schlesien slips under a jab from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien checks a leg kick. #T1#
Schlesien bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schlesien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ unleashes a big counter combination but Schlesien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schlesien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s head backwards.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schlesien.
A shot to the body from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses #CL#
and Schlesien counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Schlesien finds it's target.
Schlesien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s head.
Schlesien tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schlesien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ 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.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlesien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schlesien.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws the kick towards the body but Schlesien avoids it.#T2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schlesien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schlesien misses with a hook. KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ ducked under it nicely.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a nice looking combination but Schlesien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schlesien is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Schlesien throws a right hand that misses
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a right hand to the body.
Schlesien misses the jab.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ just misses with a punch to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schlesien tries to clinch up.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schlesien throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tenderised Schlesien's leg. Schlesien is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a front kick aimed at Schlesien's knee but Schlesien avoids it well. #T3#
Schlesien missing with a left hand there. KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a double jab.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schlesien rather than just go for the knockout.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Schlesien misses with a left hand
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a left and a right that stings Schlesien.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schlesien back to the cage. KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schlesien on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schlesien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlesien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlesien lands a really nice looking cross but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ seems unphased.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlesien throws out the jab.
Schlesien lands a right hook to the body.
Schlesien swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Schlesien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schlesien looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Schlesien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤, pushing him back against the cage.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is looking to break free of the clinch but Schlesien has double underhooks.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Schlesien's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schlesien slips a jab and a cross from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Schlesien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ on the side of the head.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlesien.
Schlesien looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Einar KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Schlesien thuds a left hand into KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s body.
Schlesien is looking to clinch but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is avoiding it.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Einar KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses the shot to the body.
Schlesien tries to counter by clinching up but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ breaks away and moves out of range.
Schlesien cracks KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with a good jab.
Schlesien misses with a head kick.
Schlesien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schlesien throws an overhand right that lands on KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s shoulder, as KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries to avoid the shot.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schlesien looks to throw the jab but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is out of range.
Despite the aggression on KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schlesien throws a hook to the side of KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s head but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien cracks KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ falls to his knees and Schlesien 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 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien 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: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Schlesien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schlesien tries a head kick but it misses.
Schlesien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Schlesien is looking to counter with head kicks.
Schlesien lands with a hook. Kreischer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kreischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Kreischer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Danga de danga de dang - Kreischer scores with a four punch combination!
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Kreischer 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreischer avoids the head kick by Schlesien.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schlesien.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer wants to counter with a clinch but Schlesien pushes him away.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
and Schlesien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schlesien looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreischer is just out of range.#T1#
Schlesien takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schlesien throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlesien avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Huber Schlesien has been cut.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Schlesien fails to land.
Schlesien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schlesien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Schlesien blocks it.
Kreischer takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schlesien avoids it.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands. #TD#
Schlesien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlesien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Kreischer distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Schlesien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kreischer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kreischer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kreischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlesien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreischer has managed to get both his arms back between Schlesien's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Schlesien has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kreischer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schlesien has tightened it up now! Kreischer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien 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: TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021

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

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

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Hood throws a body punch but Schlesien moves out of range.
Schlesien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hood momentarily.
Schlesien is looking to clinch.
Schlesien misses with a lunging right hand
and Schlesien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schlesien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Hood has been cut.
A shot to the body from Schlesien misses
and Hood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schlesien misses with a lunging right hand
and Hood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hood blocks a jab.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hood throws a nice looking combination but Schlesien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schlesien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hood.
Hood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schlesien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but Hood uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hood just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schlesien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hood's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Schlesien.
Hood is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Schlesien jumps guard.
Schlesien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for a triangle here. Hood is fighting it but it looks tight! Schlesien pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hood is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Huber Schlesien!
After winning the bout, Huber Schlesien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Schlesien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlesien enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlesien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Schlesien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlesien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suarez passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Schlesien tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Suarez lands a big shot there that rocks Schlesien but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Schlesien is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is really struggling to control Schlesien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlesien tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away. #SUB#
Schlesien tries to improve his position but Suarez has taken his back! Suarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schlesien tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Suarez pushes Schlesien away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to dedicate this win to all the people who have been hurt by lactose intolerant ideologies. Alfred Winterbottom you better remember something in your next write up, when you're the best in the world, they don't call you champion, they call you Felix Suarez. Beat me... if you can!'.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 B
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Tiger lands the left hand.
Schlesien misses with an uppercut
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Schlesien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiger.
Schlesien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiger 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.
Schlesien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlesien circles away.
Schlesien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Tiger takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Schlesien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlesien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schlesien is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Schlesien successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiger wanted to stand there but Schlesien had control of the position.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schlesien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schlesien is controlling Tiger's posture.
Schlesien is trying to control the position but Tiger postures up.
Tiger is looking to stand up but Schlesien won't let him. #T2#
Schlesien has control of Tiger's left arm, preventing Tiger from doing any damage. #SUB#
Schlesien looking for a triangle here. Tiger is fighting it but it looks tight! Schlesien pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tiger is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Huber Schlesien!
After the fight, Huber Schlesien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Sono Tiger was interviewed post fight and said 'My destiny is beyond your definition of a loss. '.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Schlesien misses the target.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of Schlesien's head but Schlesien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
Bautista on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
Schlesien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bautista scores with a nice right hand.
Bautista lands with a right hand.
Bautista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlesien moves away.
Schlesien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bautista lands a glancing blow to the side of Schlesien's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Schlesien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bautista.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Bautista slips under a jab from Schlesien.
Bautista might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bautista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlesien moves away.
Schlesien appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bautista slips under a jab.
Bautista is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schlesien moves away from the strike by Bautista.
Bautista scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Bautista lands.
Schlesien slips under a jab.
Schlesien throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Schlesien.
Schlesien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schlesien.
Bautista loads up on a big right hand but Schlesien slips the punch.
Schlesien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schlesien.
Bautista rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch but Bautista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bautista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlesien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlesien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schlesien needs to keep his hands up - Bautista had a free shot at his head there.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Schlesien moves away and avoids it.
Bautista misses with a right hand
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schlesien slips under a jab.
Bautista throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
Schlesien fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bautista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlesien.
Nice uppercut lands for Bautista. That snapped Schlesien's head back.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Schlesien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bautista.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlesien.
Schlesien is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Bautista lands with a hook. Schlesien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Bautista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
Bautista stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Schlesien.
Bautista throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Schlesien counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bautista! Schlesien lets Bautista back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Schlesien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Schlesien misses.
Schlesien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bautista misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista lands an overhand right.
Schlesien misses the shot to the body.
Bautista lunges at Schlesien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schlesien's hand.
Schlesien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
Schlesien slips under a jab from Bautista.
Schlesien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schlesien moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
Schlesien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bautista misses.
It looked like Schlesien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drax Bautista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista takes a swing at Schlesien's ribcage but misses.
Schlesien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bautista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bautista lands a glancing blow to the side of Schlesien's head.
Bautista scores with a nice strike.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Schlesien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlesien misses the target.
Bautista throws a body punch but Schlesien moves out of range.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Schlesien moved out of range.
Schlesien tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bautista manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlesien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.
Schlesien blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Schlesien.
Schlesien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Schlesien ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Schlesien throws the left hand but Bautista avoids the punch easily.
Bautista swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Schlesien counters with a nice right hand that sends Bautista toppling to the canvas! Bautista scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Schlesien finish him?!#ROC#Bautista is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlesien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Schlesien finish him?
Bautista is breathing heavily.#T2#
Schlesien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Schlesien might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Schlesien lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bautista head around and knocks him out cold! Schlesien 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 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Abner slips a straight right by Schlesien.
Abner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schlesien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abner slips under a jab from Schlesien.
Abner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abner throws a right hand that Schlesien ducks under and follows up with a left that Schlesien also avoids with ease.
Abner throws a nice head kick!
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abner jabs Schlesien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abner misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Abner backs off Schlesien throws a huge counter combo but Abner manages to avoid it all.
Abner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Schlesien misses its intended target. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Abner. That snapped Schlesien's head back.
Abner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schlesien misses the jab.
Abner scores with a push kick.
Abner checks a leg kick nicely.
Schlesien just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Abner.
Abner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uncle Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Abner scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Abner scores with a head kick. Schlesien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schlesien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
Abner thumps Schlesien with a low kick.
Schlesien throws a shot to the body.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schlesien to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
A low kick from Abner misses
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abner defending well as Schlesien loads up on a big left hand.
Schlesien throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Schlesien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
Schlesien lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the cage and back into range.
Schlesien swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Schlesien lands with a good body shot.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner is breathing heavily.#T4#
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schlesien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Abner gets tackled into the cage by Schlesien. Schlesien maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Schlesien manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schlesien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
Schlesien managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Schlesien pushes a forearm under Abner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Abner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huber Schlesien!
A less than humble Huber Schlesien misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Kowalski slips under a jab.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schlesien is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski stalling.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is trying to control. Schlesien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kowalski is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kowalski working Schlesien over with strikes.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Kowalski 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.#SUB#
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schlesien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has Schlesien in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schlesien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Schlesien defends the submission attempt.
Schlesien manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kowalski won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlesien is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schlesien keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Schlesien.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlesien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Schlesien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Kowalski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Schlesien won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schlesien is holding on to half guard well.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Schlesien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlesien taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Schlesien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.#TD#
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schlesien!
Schlesien manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien has a hand on Kowalski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kowalski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Kowalski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlesien to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlesien shrugs it off.
Schlesien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position but Kowalski isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlesien is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Schlesien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlesien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Schlesien is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kowalski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Schlesien is looking to defend but Kowalski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Schlesien! Kowalski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Schlesien taps out and this one is all over!

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

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlesien's waist but Schlesien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Schlesien manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.#SUB2#
Schlesien is trying to control Suarez's posture. Suarez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Schlesien! Suarez is rotating here... this could be the end... Schlesien is out! Suarez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez!

Event: CWT Petersburg II
Date: Jan 28, 2021

#R1#
Froinsiour walks into a straight right hand from Wander.
Wander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Froinsiour.
Froinsiour misses with a two punch combination.
Wander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Froinsiour throws a big counter combination but Wander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Wander gets a clinch. #BC#
Froinsiour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wander clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Froinsiour breaks from the clinch.
Froinsiour fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froinsiour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Froinsiour throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Wander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Froinsiour shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wander defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brute Froinsiour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froinsiour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Froinsiour. Those never looked like landing.
Froinsiour shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Froinsiour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Wander stuffs the takedown attempt from Froinsiour. Froinsiour gets slowly back to his feet.
Wander throws a right and a left that Froinsiour avoids nicely.
Froinsiour tries to clinch there but Wander circles away.
Wander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froinsiour throws a nice looking combination but Wander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Froinsiour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Froinsiour is breathing heavily.
Froinsiour is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wander.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 9:10
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eighth Wander!

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