Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ousmane doesn't seem bothered though.
Ousmane dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ousmane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ousmane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ousmane throws out the jab.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A quick step to the side and Ousmane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Ousmane avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ousmane takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Ousmane.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Ousmane.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ousmane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ousmane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ousmane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Ousmane circles away.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramirez misses.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane slips under a jab.
Ousmane moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Ousmane throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Ousmane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ousmane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ousmane defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ousmane should have avoided that one.
Ousmane misses with a straight right.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Ousmane. #T3#
Ousmane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.#CL#
Ousmane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ousmane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ousmane tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ousmane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Ousmane.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ousmane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ousmane misses with the head strike.
Ousmane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands. #T4#
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ousmane tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ousmane throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ousmane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ousmane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ousmane throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ousmane scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Ousmane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ousmane moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ousmane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a nice head shot.
Ousmane is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ousmane missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ousmane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Ousmane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Ousmane pushes him off.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Ousmane avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ousmane misses with a looping left.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Despite the aggression on Ramirez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ousmane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ousmane's head.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ousmane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ousmane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ramirez with a nice cross.
Ousmane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ousmane.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ousmane. Ousmane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Ousmane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Ousmane ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ousmane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Ousmane slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ousmane misses its target.
Richard Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ousmane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ousmane looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ousmane takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Ousmane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Ousmane rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ousmane misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ousmane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Ousmane manages to get underhooks.
Ramirez has Ousmane pressed against the cage, preventing Ousmane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramirez blocking some punches. #T4##BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez defending well as Ousmane loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Ousmane moves into the clinch successfully.
Ousmane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ousmane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ousmane lands with a right to the head.
Ousmane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ousmane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofi Ousmane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ousmane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ousmane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ousmane walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ousmane misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ousmane.
Ramirez moves out of range as Ousmane strikes.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Ousmane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane misses with a shot to the body
and Ousmane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Ousmane looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ousmane throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ousmane misses with a straight right.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
Ousmane throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Ousmane's ribs.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Ousmane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ousmane continues to drive forward.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Ousmane throws a big counter combo but Ramirez just gets out of the way.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ousmane.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
Ousmane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Ousmane backpedaling.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but Ousmane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Ousmane misses its intended target.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richard Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez 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.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.#T4#
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ousmane looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ousmane throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez swings for the body but Ousmane moves out of range.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Ousmane's body.
Ousmane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ousmane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kofi Ousmane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Ousmane staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ousmane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ousmane lands with a hook. Hoca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Ousmane - just one landing.
Hoca misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Hoca does no damage.
Hoca throws a right and a left that Ousmane avoids nicely.
Ousmane thuds his right hand into Hoca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Hoca catches Ousmane right on the button with a cross.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Hoca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ousmane misses with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a right hand to the body.
Ousmane throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ousmane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ousmane misses with a body punch
letting Hoca counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hoca's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane staying out of range there.
Ousmane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ousmane!
Ousmane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hoca slips a jab and a cross from Ousmane.
Hoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoca throws a big counter combination but Ousmane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ousmane swinging wildly here.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
Hoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ousmane moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Ousmane misses with a looping left.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoca misses with a hook
and Ousmane 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 Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Ousmane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoca tests Ousmane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Hoca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Hoca works Ousmane's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Hoca slips a jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoca.
A jab from Hoca misses.
Nice defenses there by Ousmane.
Ousmane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ousmane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ousmane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoca manages to avoid it.
Hoca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ousmane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Hoca misses.
Hoca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ousmane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoca scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Ousmane throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Ousmane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ousmane misses with a hook. Hoca ducked under it nicely.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ousmane misses the body punch
letting Hoca counter with a right hand.
Ousmane scores with a nice head shot.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Ousmane is rocked!
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ousmane throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Hoca counters with a crisp one two that drops Ousmane! Hoca thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ousmane to his feet! Ousmane is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kofi Ousmane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ousmane is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ousmane throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Ousmane connects with a body shot that sends Hoca's belly button to the back.
Ousmane seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoca blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hoca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ousmane throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca counters with a nice body shot.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Hoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Hoca.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ousmane.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.#T1#
Ousmane blocks a jab.
Hoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoca blocks a jab.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane takes a swing at Hoca's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
Ousmane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoca.
Ousmane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hoca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Ousmane moved out of range nicely.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca scores with a shot to the body.
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoca counters with a crisp right that sends Ousmane to the canvas! Hoca follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca 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: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Ousmane moves out of range easily.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ousmane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ousmane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright slips a jab from Ousmane.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
Ousmane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Ousmane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Ousmane is rocked!
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright jabs at Ousmane's body.
Ousmane misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a huge left! Ousmane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cartwright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ousmane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Ousmane. That snapped Chavaski's head back.
Ousmane throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Chavaski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chavaski stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.
Chavaski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Ousmane pulls Chavaski in close to his closed guard and prevents Chavaski from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ousmane sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Ousmane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chavaski is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chavaski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ousmane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chavaski.
Chavaski tries to improve position but can't.
Chavaski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blaze Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ousmane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chavaski looks to move to half guard but instead Ousmane has passed into mount! Damn!
Chavaski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ousmane controlling from the full mount.
Chavaski manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Chavaski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavaski wants to control the action here but instead Ousmane manages to pass to full mount!
Ousmane controlling the pace for now.
Chavaski is looking to get to half guard.
Ousmane content just to control the position here. #T4#
Chavaski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ousmane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chavaski is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski regains half guard.
Ousmane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ousmane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavaski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Ousmane fights it but they end up in guard.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Chavaski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chavaski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ousmane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ousmane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ousmane! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chavaski tries to improve position but can't.
Ousmane controls the position from side control.
Ousmane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ousmane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chavaski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ousmane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Chavaski is trying to improve his position.
Ousmane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chavaski tries to buck Ousmane off but Ousmane is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Chavaski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Ousmane throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Chavaski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Ousmane pulls Chavaski in close to his closed guard and prevents Chavaski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chavaski controls Ousmane momentarily but Ousmane frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski wants to sweep here but Ousmane controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Ousmane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Ousmane. No joy for Chavaski on that attempt.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Chavaski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ousmane defends well and Chavaski ends up having to push Ousmane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body punch.
Ousmane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ousmane is defending well.
Ousmane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavaski goes for a takedown attempt but Ousmane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavaski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ousmane misses.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane. #T1#
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Chavaski ducks under a wild hook from Ousmane.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavaski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Chavaski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chavaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ousmane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Ousmane throws a series of punches but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chavaski wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ousmane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ousmane. That snapped Chavaski's head back.
Chavaski needs to keep his hands up - Ousmane had a free shot at his head there.
Ousmane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavaski rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavaski moves away.
Chavaski fails with the takedown
and Ousmane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavaski throws a body punch but Ousmane moves out of range.
Ousmane throws out a loose jab but Chavaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ousmane as Chavaski shoots in.
Chavaski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavaski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Chavaski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Ousmane misses with a hook. Chavaski ducked under it nicely.
Chavaski blocks a jab.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ousmane misses with a body shot #CL#
and Chavaski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chavaski.
Chavaski has Ousmane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ousmane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavaski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chavaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ousmane blocks a body shot from Chavaski.
Ousmane cracks Chavaski with a nice body shot.
Chavaski tries for a takedown but Ousmane manages to get underhooks.
Ousmane prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Chavaski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Ousmane is quick to defend against it.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it well and moves away.
Green avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ousmane's head but Ousmane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green wants to pass the guard but Ousmane is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green is pressing down on Ousmane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ousmane is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ousmane is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ousmane's thigh. Ousmane counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ousmane stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Ousmane has passed into half guard.
Green wants to control but Ousmane is keeping busy. #T3#
Ousmane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Ousmane has control of the leg.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Ousmane sits in half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green slips under a jab.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ousmane moved away.
Green slips a jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green misses with a body kick.
Ousmane misses with a hook #TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ousmane moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Ousmane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Green slips under a jab.
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ousmane!
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ousmane looking for a sweep but Green has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green forces the positional change into back control.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ousmane can do to turn this around?
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1##SUB#
Green looking for the choke but no joy.
Green slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Green working for a choke but Ousmane is defending well.
Ousmane 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.
Ousmane staying busy and making it hard for Green to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green looking to break Ousmane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ousmane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ousmane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Green is looking for the choke from the back position but Ousmane is controlling his hands well.
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Green struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ousmane is trying to break free. #SUB#
Green working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Ousmane tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ousmane staying busy and making it hard for Green to control.
What can Ousmane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Green is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green controlling well, preventing Ousmane from escaping the position. #SUB#
Ousmane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
Ousmane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green. #T4##SUB#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ousmane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Green's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ousmane moved away.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Green throws the left hand but Ousmane avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ousmane tries to improve position but can't.
Green works to advance to full mount. Ousmane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ousmane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but Ousmane doesn't allow it. #T1#
Green wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ousmane manages to regain half guard.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Ousmane defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Ousmane defends the submission attempt.
Ousmane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Green is working for a kimura here but Ousmane manages to reverse the position and he's now in Green's guard. #T3#
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Ousmane is proving a slippery customer.
Ousmane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Green wants to sweep but Ousmane has passed to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Green tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ousmane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Ousmane lands a heavy elbow.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ousmane content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane prevents Green from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ed Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice body kick there by Green.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Ousmane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ousmane misses with a two punch combination.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ed Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ousmane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ousmane throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Green throws a leg kick but Ousmane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ousmane is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Ousmane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ousmane keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green is pushing down on Ousmane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ousmane is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green passes Ousmane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Ousmane defends it. #SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Green is working for an americana but Ousmane has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Green was thinking about the submission.
Ousmane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Green puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green is just content to waste time from the top position. Ousmane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ousmane is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Ousmane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ousmane is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Ousmane defends easily.
Green 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green had his way with Kofi Ousmane in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Green throws a combination that misses
and Ousmane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ousmane avoids the head kick by Green.
Ousmane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ousmane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ousmane avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Ousmane instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Green pulls guard.
Ousmane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green controls Ousmane momentarily but Ousmane frees himself.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ousmane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ousmane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is fighting to break Ousmane's control of his arms but Ousmane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T3#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green lands a high kick!
Ousmane throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ousmane throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ousmane.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Ousmane throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Ousmane does no damage.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Ousmane is quick to defend against it.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Ousmane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Green scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Ousmane.
Kofi Ousmane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane takes a kick to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Ed Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Ousmane misses with a hook #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Ousmane fights it but they end up in guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Ousmane is keeping the position.#T1#
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavaski dives in and grabs Ousmane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ousmane pushes down on Chavaski's head and hops out.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavaski.
Chavaski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ousmane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ousmane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane throws a jab when Chavaski was well out of range.
Chavaski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ousmane, which made it look bad.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Chavaski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ousmane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavaski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ousmane manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ousmane keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chavaski seems to be working for a kimura but Ousmane defends the submission attempt.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but Ousmane defending well.
Ousmane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavaski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavaski's back!
Ousmane controls the position.#T4#
Chavaski tries to break free.
Chavaski 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.
Ousmane biding his time, controlling Chavaski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavaski avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski tries to counter with a clinch but Ousmane shakes him off and moves away.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
Chavaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chavaski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ousmane dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ousmane stays in close to Chavaski's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski manages to get to full guard.
Chavaski looking to control. #SUB2#
Chavaski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ousmane stacks Chavaski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ousmane!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ousmane scoring with punches and elbows.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ousmane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ousmane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ousmane trying to control the position but Chavaski is working away.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Chavaski tries to control but Ousmane manages to take his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ousmane controlling well, preventing Chavaski from escaping the position.
Ousmane is riding his opponent, not letting Chavaski buck him off.
Ousmane scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chavaski is looking for a way out.
Ousmane controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Chavaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ousmane.
Chavaski closes the distance and clinches up with Ousmane, looking for a takedown. Chavaski pushes Ousmane against the cage but Ousmane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ousmane as he jumps to the side.
Ousmane scores with a body shot.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chavaski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ousmane 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.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski is looking to improve his position.
Ousmane drops an elbow to the side of Chavaski's head.
Chavaski is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavaski is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ousmane.
Ousmane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Further stalling from Ousmane.
Chavaski is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chavaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Ousmane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski shoots in but Ousmane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Ousmane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavaski moves away.
Chavaski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ousmane defends it well.
Chavaski slips a straight right by Ousmane.
Ousmane scores with a jab. Chavaski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Ousmane misses #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ousmane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Chavaski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls well. He's pushed Chavaski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ousmane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chavaski shoots in and drives through. Ousmane sprawls well.
Chavaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Chavaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ousmane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavaski scrambles back to his feet.
Ousmane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavaski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kofi Ousmane is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavaski.
Chavaski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Chavaski slips under a jab.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Chavaski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ousmane sprawls well initially but Chavaski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chavaski tries to pass to full mount but Ousmane defends it. #SUB2#
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chavaski 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.
Ousmane is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard. #T3#
Ousmane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ousmane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Ousmane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Chavaski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ousmane misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Chavaski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ousmane pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane has his hands on Chavaski's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kofi Ousmane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Ousmane misses with a hook.
Ousmane cracks Chavaski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavaski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ousmane.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Ousmane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavaski trying to control the position but Ousmane is working away.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ousmane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chavaski looking to control but instead Ousmane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ousmane is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Ousmane is defending well.
Chavaski wants to advance to full mount but Ousmane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Chavaski with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane scores with a shot to the body.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski wants to counter with a clinch but Ousmane pushes him away.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski wants to counter the offense by Ousmane and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Chavaski slips under a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Ousmane misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Chavaski slips a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane lands with a cross.
Ousmane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavaski.
Chavaski misses with a hook. Ousmane ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavaski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!
Kofi Ousmane is the new lightweight champion!
Kofi Ousmane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Ousmane counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Ousmane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ousmane throws a big right hand that misses.
Ousmane advances position into side control!
Ousmane scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane controlling the position.
It looks like Ousmane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Ousmane crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Ousmane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ousmane throws a strike aimed at the side of Dead's head but Dead avoids it well.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Ousmane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ousmane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dead is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ousmane scoring with punches and elbows.
Dead avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ousmane.
Ousmane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Dead dodges the ground and pound from Ousmane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike.
Ousmane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ousmane on the ground.
Dead is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ousmane connects with a decent elbow.
Ousmane misses with the ground and pound.
Ousmane scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead trying to remain calm as Ousmane controls from the top position.
Ousmane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dead is avoiding damage well.
Ousmane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Ousmane tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ousmane cracks Dead with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Dead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ousmane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ousmane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ousmane connects with a decent elbow.
Ousmane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ousmane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dead works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Dead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dead is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ousmane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ousmane moves into full mount! Dead won't be happy about that!
Ousmane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ousmane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ousmane is landing with some decent strikes but Dead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ousmane scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!#CUT2#Better Dead's cut is getting worse.
Ousmane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dead in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dead to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!
Our winner, Kofi Ousmane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ousmane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Ousmane is now in Murphy's guard.
Ousmane postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ousmane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ousmane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ousmane 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.
Ousmane slips nicely into half guard.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though. #T1#
Ousmane thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy has hold of Ousmane's hands but Ousmane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Murphy moves into full guard.
Ousmane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Defiant inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ousmane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Murphy won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Ousmane 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#
Ousmane is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ousmane in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ousmane is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ousmane is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is not content to let Ousmane control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ousmane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ousmane!
Ousmane working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ousmane is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy is bucking up trying to escape but Ousmane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
That's time! Ousmane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Murphy forces Ousmane back against the cage and clinches.
Ousmane misses with a punch to the body.
Ousmane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Ousmane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ousmane.
Ousmane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Ousmane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ousmane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ousmane is aware though and is defending well.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T1#
Ousmane with a nice head shot there.
Ousmane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.#SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Ousmane defends it easily.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ousmane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving. #T2#
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ousmane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ousmane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane 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.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane with a nice head shot there.
Ousmane passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Ousmane trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Ousmane tries to stand but Murphy is controlling his head.
Ousmane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike.
Ousmane wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Ousmane is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ousmane is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Kofi Ousmane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ousmane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Ousmane finish him?
Murphy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ousmane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ousmane prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ousmane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Ousmane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Ousmane throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Ousmane has mounted him!
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ousmane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ousmane! Murphy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!
Kofi Ousmane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Clip Nit slips a jab from Ousmane.
Clip Nit with a hook.#TD2#
Ousmane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clip Nit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Clip Nit being controlled here, momentarily.
Ousmane landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Clip Nit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ousmane on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ousmane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ousmane is looking to work some ground and pound but Clip Nit has wrist control.
Ousmane postures up in Clip Nit's guard and throws a big left but Clip Nit blocks it.
Clip Nit keeping full guard, as Ousmane tries to pass.
Ousmane's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane forces his way into half guard.
Ousmane works his way into side control.
Clip Nit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clip Nit tries to get out of the position.
Ousmane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Ousmane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
An elbow from Ousmane crashes against the mat. #T3#
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clip Nit down.
Ousmane is putting a hurting on Clip Nit here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clip Nit is letting Ousmane control him for a moment.
I wouldn't like to be where Clip Nit is right now.
Ousmane takes a little break here. Clip Nit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ousmane scoring with punches from side control.
Ousmane scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Ousmane has hold of Clip Nit's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Clip Nit tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ousmane cranks the arm and Clip Nit screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Clip Nit, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kofi Ousmane!
A victorious Kofi Ousmane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Ousmane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Hoca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ousmane.
Ousmane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoca defends it nicely.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
Hoca takes a swing at Ousmane's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Hoca lands a left and a right that send Ousmane crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ousmane is rocked!
Ousmane circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hoca. Ousmane falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hoca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca 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: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Ousmane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ousmane swings for the body but Ries moves out of range.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ousmane looks for a takedown but Ries sprawls well.
Ries looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Ries circles away easily
and Ries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ousmane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ries defends well and Ousmane ends up having to push Ries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ries presses Ousmane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ries prevents a body shot from Ousmane.
Ries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ousmanes head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ries breaks from the clinch.
Ries lands a nice looking body shot.
Ousmane throws a nice looking combination but Ries bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ries lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ousmane dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Ries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##KD2#
Ries lands a big head kick that sends Ousmane tumbling to the mat! Ries takes a step backwards and waves Ousmane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ousmane is rocked!
We've been informed that Ries 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.
Ries measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ousmane! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eric Ries!

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ousmane drives through with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ousmane won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ousmane with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Ramirez has an active guard here but Ousmane has managed to pass into half guard.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ousmane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Ousmane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Ramirez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ousmane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ousmane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ousmane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ousmane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ramirez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ousmane is looking to defend but Ramirez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ousmane! Ramirez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ousmane taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez 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: Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Green fails with the takedown.
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ousmane lands with a good body shot.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ousmane shoots in but no luck this time.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Ousmane persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it well and moves away.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Green feints and as Ousmane raises his hands in defense, Green changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ousmane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ousmane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
Green won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
Ousmane working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ousmane wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ousmane keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Ousmane wants to control the action here but instead Green manages to pass to full mount!
Green wants to take Ousmane's back here but Ousmane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ousmane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Green has hold of Ousmane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ousmane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ousmane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Ousmane is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ousmane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ousmane shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ousmane is trying to control the position here but Green swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!

Event: Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Cervantes lands with an uppercut that bounces Ousmane off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ousmane is defended easily by Cervantes.
Ousmane slips a straight right by Cervantes.
Cervantes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ousmane is able to avoid easily.
Ousmane checks a leg kick.
Ousmane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervantes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Ousmane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cervantes is trying to control Ousmane's posture but Ousmane avoids it.
Ousmane tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervantes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cervantes defending against the ground and pound.
Cervantes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ousmane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ousmane working the ground and pound.
Ousmane lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervantes is trying to control Ousmane's posture but Ousmane avoids it.
Cervantes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ousmane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Cervantes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cervantes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cervantes is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ousmane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Cervantes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Cervantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ousmane. #T2#
Cervantes is trying to control but Ousmane manages to pass to mount!
Cervantes is trying desperately to improve position.
Ousmane wants to control the pace but Cervantes is squirming around nicely.
Ousmane scoring with strikes but Cervantes is staying in there.
Ousmane wants to control the pace but Cervantes is squirming around nicely.
Cervantes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ousmane content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ousmane lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Ousmane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cervantes turns into him and now he's in Ousmane's guard.
Ousmane controls Cervantes momentarily but Cervantes frees himself.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cervantes is one step ahead there.
Cervantes postures up.
Ousmane wants to sweep but no luck.
Cervantes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ousmane is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Cervantes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Cervantes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ousmane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ousmane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ousmane! #REVR#
Ousmane landing strikes.
Cervantes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cervantes is trying to control but can't.
Ousmane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Cervantes actively working from the bottom here.
Cervantes trying to hold on to Ousmane's head to control him but Ousmane postures up.
Cervantes is staying active underneath Ousmane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cervantes misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane dives in and grabs Cervantes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes down on Ousmane's head and hops out.
Cervantes with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Ousmane shoots in but no luck this time.
Cervantes connects with an inside leg kick.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervantes is looking to slow Ousmane down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Cervantes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ousmane sprawls well initially but Cervantes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cervantes prevents Ousmane from improving his position.
Kofi Ousmane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cervantes is looking to take a break and control but Ousmane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane moves into full guard.
Ousmane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ousmane is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Ousmane wants to improve his position but instead Cervantes has moved into half guard.
Ousmane is looking for a sweep. Cervantes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cervantes wants to control but Ousmane is keeping him busy.
Ousmane is looking to control Cervantes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ousmane avoid being mounted?
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Cervantes has control of the leg.
Ousmane is refusing to be controlled, as Cervantes sits in half guard.
Cervantes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cervantes 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.
Ousmane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cervantes thows a huge punch but Ousmane dodges it nicely.
Cervantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ousmane keeps working. #SUB#
Ousmane looking for submissions off his back.
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. Cervantes connects with a nice short shot to Ousmane's temple. #SUB2#
Cervantes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ousmane is just riding it out for now. Cervantes eventually gives up the hold.
Ousmane manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Cervantes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ousmane's guard.
Ousmane manages to get to full guard.
Cervantes wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Ousmane is trying to keep Cervantes in close. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane pulls Cervantes in close to prevent any damage.
Ousmane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cervantes.
Cervantes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervantes looking to pass the guard.
Cervantes postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cervantes trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cervantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ousmane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cervantes defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Cervantes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ousmane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ousmane wants to free his trapped foot but Cervantes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ousmane is thwarting Cervantes's attempts to control the position.
Cervantes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cervantes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane 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.
Ousmane forces his way into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cervantes won't allow Ousmane to pass to mount.
Cervantes trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ousmane.
Ousmane prevents Cervantes from improving his position.
Ousmane with the ground and pound but Cervantes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cervantes controls Ousmane momentarily but Ousmane frees himself. #SUB2#
Cervantes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ousmane defends well.
Ousmane trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ousmane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ousmane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ousmane slips nicely into half guard.
Ousmane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ousmane wants to take a breather but Cervantes is having none of it.
Ousmane working Cervantes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Cervantes looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ousmane lands with a punch from half guard.
Cervantes trying to control but Ousmane postures up.
Ousmane wants to control but Cervantes is keeping him busy.
Cervantes trying to control but Ousmane postures up.
Ousmane trying to control the pace.
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. Ousmane connects with a nice short shot to Cervantes's temple. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ousmane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ousmane is thwarting Cervantes's attempts to control the position.
Ousmane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cervantes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ousmane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cervantes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ousmane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cervantes's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cervantes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!

Event: IXF XLVII
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Behnder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behnder is keeping the position for now.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
Behnder is pulling down on Ousmane's head. It's preventing any offense from Ousmane, at least for the moment.
Ousmane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ousmane distracts Behnder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ousmane scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Behnder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ousmane defends well.#SUB#
Behnder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ousmane has picked Behnder up and slammed him! Behnder can't keep hold of the triangle and Ousmane manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Behnder is not content to let Ousmane control the position.
Behnder tries to bench press Ousmane off him but Ousmane keeps the position.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Behnder is trying to control Ousmane's posture but Ousmane avoids it.
An elbow from Ousmane crashes against the mat.
Ousmane scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to get an arm triangle but Behnder is defending well.
Behnder is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Behnder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behnder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Behnder manages to get back to half guard.
Ousmane uses his free foot to push down on Behnder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Behnder.
Ousmane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ousmane with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Behnder 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.#SUB2#
Ousmane is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane is trying to control the action in half guard but Behnder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ousmane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Behnder is doing well to control the position and prevent Ousmane from advancing to side control.
Behnder tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ousmane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ousmane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Behnder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Behnder tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.#SUB#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ousmane working Behnder over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane trying to control the pace.
Ousmane slips a nice elbow through Behnder's hands, connecting with Behnder's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ousmane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Behnder wants to clinch up but Ousmane keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Behnder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Behnder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ousmane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behnder is aware though and is defending well.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Behnder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Behnder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Behnder stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.
Ousmane trying to keep a closed guard but Behnder is proving a slippery customer.
Behnder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Behnder is one step ahead there.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ousmane dives in and grabs Behnder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Behnder pushes down on Ousmane's head and hops out.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Behnder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.#TD2#
Ousmane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Behnder!
Behnder struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ousmane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Behnder's legs.
Behnder wants to control but Ousmane postures up.
Ousmane scores with punches from side control.
Behnder is looking for a sweep.
Behnder struggling a bit here.
Behnder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behnder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ousmane wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Behnder trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ousmane manages to pass to mount!
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Behnder is in a horrible position here. Ousmane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ousmane avoids the attempt from Behnder to control.
Ousmane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Behnder wants to hold on but Ousmane pushes him away.
Behnder is looking to get to half guard.
Ousmane trying to control but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ousmane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ousmane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Behnder regains half guard.
Ousmane 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.
Behnder is staying active underneath Ousmane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behnder defending well though.
Ousmane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ousmane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ousmane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ousmane wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.
Ousmane working Behnder over with strikes. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Behnder is a slippery customer.
Behnder wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ousmane 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. #T1#
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kofi Ousmane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ousmane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behnder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ousmane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus Behnder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder stuffs the takedown attempt from Ousmane. Ousmane gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ousmane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Behnder quickly recovers to half guard.
Behnder wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Behnder is looking to control Ousmane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ousmane in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Ousmane is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Behnder is a slippery customer.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Behnder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SUB#
Behnder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ousmane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ousmane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ousmane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Behnder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel leaves Ousmane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ousmane is defended easily by Diesel.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.#CL#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Ousmane against the cage.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel gets through Ousmane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ousmane tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ousmane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ousmane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Ousmane wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though. #T1#
Ousmane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel!
Diesel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ousmane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ousmane with a couple of short strikes.
Ousmane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ousmane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Ousmane has isolated one of Diesel's arms. Diesel looking to fight him off but Ousmane twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Trabuco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ousmane circles away.
Ousmane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trabuco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ousmane circles away.
Trabuco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trabuco wants it to stay on the feet.
Ousmane sets himself, and Trabuco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ousmane avoids it this time.
Trabuco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ousmane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trabuco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ousmane gets tackled into the cage by Trabuco. Trabuco maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trabuco throws an elbow but misses.
Ousmane can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco is working Ousmane over against the cage.
Trabuco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ousmane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trabuco misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane dodges an elbow strike from Trabuco.
Trabuco throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Trabuco.
Ousmane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trabuco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ousmane takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Trabuco misses with some punches.
Trabuco lands a nice elbow.
Trabuco throws an elbow but it misses.
Trabuco tries a body shot but Ousmane blocks it.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabuco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trabuco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trabuco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trabuco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ousmane has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Trabuco rushes Ousmane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ousmane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trabuco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ousmane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trabuco is looking to control Ousmane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trabuco avoid being mounted?
Ousmane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Trabuco is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Trabuco looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Trabuco is working away.
Trabuco trying to control here.
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trabuco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trabuco regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ousmane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Trabuco keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ousmane tries to free his leg and advance position but Trabuco is retaining full guard.
Trabuco has Ousmane pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Trabuco closes the distance and clinches.
Trabuco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trabuco throws an elbow that misses.
Ousmane blocks an elbow strike.
Ousmane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trabuco pushes off an throws an elbow but Ousmane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Ousmane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trabuco pushes off an throws an elbow but Ousmane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Trabuco manages to get underhooks.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Ousmane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Ousmane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trabuco has control of Ousmane's left arm, preventing Ousmane from doing any damage.
Ousmane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabuco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bosque Trabuco 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#
Trabuco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ousmane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trabuco is fending him off so far but Ousmane persists. Nope, Trabuco circles away and we're back to standing.
Ousmane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ousmane sets himself, and Trabuco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ousmane avoids it this time.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ousmane keeps the fight on the outside.
Trabuco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trabuco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ousmane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ousmane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trabuco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trabuco tries to clinch there but Ousmane circles away. #CL2#
Trabuco has managed to clinch. #TD#
Ousmane lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabuco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ousmane trying to control the position from guard on top but Trabuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trabuco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trabuco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Trabuco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ousmane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trabuco throwing strikes from guard but Ousmane blocks nicely.
Ousmane is pulling down on Trabuco's head. It's preventing any offense from Trabuco, at least for the moment.
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trabuco postures up in Ousmane's guard and throws a big left but Ousmane blocks it.
Trabuco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trabuco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Trabuco from controlling successfully.
Trabuco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trabuco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trabuco landing with the ground and pound.
Trabuco chips away with some ground and pound.
Trabuco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ousmane wants to sweep but no luck.
Trabuco controlling from the top position.
Ousmane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kofi Ousmane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trabuco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trabuco wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Ousmane looking to control but Trabuco passes into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Trabuco has control of the leg.
Trabuco lands strikes from half guard.
Trabuco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trabuco moves into full mount! Ousmane won't be happy about that!
Trabuco working Ousmane over with strikes here.
Trabuco landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Trabuco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trabuco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ousmane is working to get back to half guard.
Trabuco looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trabuco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trabuco looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane wants to control but Trabuco is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bosque Trabuco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ousmane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trabuco pinned against the cage. Trabuco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trabuco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Trabuco wants to clinch up but Ousmane keeps it at a distance.
Ousmane shoots in and drives through. Trabuco sprawls well.
Trabuco leaves Ousmane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ousmane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trabuco wants to get back to full guard.
Trabuco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ousmane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trabuco wants to control but Ousmane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabuco regains half guard.#T1#
Ousmane thows a huge punch but Trabuco dodges it nicely.
Trabuco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane stopping the sweep attempt from Trabuco.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trabuco keeping moving, preventing Ousmane from controlling successfully.
Trabuco seems keen to control Ousmane's posture.#SUB2#
Trabuco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ousmane has picked Trabuco up and slammed him! Trabuco can't keep hold of the triangle and Ousmane manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep.
Ousmane working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Ousmane.
Ousmane wants to control but Trabuco is keeping him busy.
Ousmane working away.
Ousmane trying to control the position but Trabuco is working away.
You can see the frustration on Trabuco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Trabuco is trying to get back to half guard.
Ousmane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trabuco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trabuco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ousmane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ousmane scores with a takedown into Trabuco's guard.#SUB#
Ousmane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trabuco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trabuco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Trabuco won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Ousmane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Trabuco 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.
Trabuco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bosque Trabuco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane throwing strikes from guard but Trabuco blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Trabuco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ousmane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Ousmane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trabuco 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021

#R1#
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.#CL#
Murphy rushes Ousmane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ousmane has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ousmane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Ousmane dives into Murphy's guard.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Ousmane to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Well, if Ousmane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Ousmane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ousmane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Murphy manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ousmane landing with the ground and pound.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy looking to control but Ousmane passes into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ousmane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ousmane passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ousmane stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ousmane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Ousmane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ousmane lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ousmane wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ousmane. #TD#
Ousmane gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura here.
Ousmane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ousmane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is trying to control the position but Winters postures up. #T1#
Ousmane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.#SUB#
Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane is trying to hold Winters in close to prevent damage but Winters has managed to pass into half guard.
Ousmane 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.
Ousmane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winters is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ousmane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winters prevents Ousmane from improving his position.
Ousmane wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
Ousmane tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Ousmane keeps trying to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ousmane is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ousmane tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ousmane to the ground. Ousmane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ousmane shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ousmane is in trouble now - Winters has advanced to mount!
Ousmane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Ousmane tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters trying to control but Ousmane is having none of it. #T4#
Ousmane tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters prevents Ousmane from getting the reversal.
Ousmane wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Ousmane is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Winters has control of Ousmane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ousmane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ousmane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winters circles away.
Winters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ousmane sprawls well. Ousmane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane goes for a double leg but Winters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winters continues to drive forward.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Winters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ousmane circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ousmane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ousmane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ousmane can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ousmane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is working Winters over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ousmane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ousmane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ousmane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Ousmane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ousmane is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ousmane.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Ousmane has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking for a kimura here.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Winters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ousmane.
Ousmane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Winters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ousmane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ousmane is trying to control. Winters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winters has hold of Ousmane's hands but Ousmane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ousmane slips a nice elbow through Winters's hands, connecting with Winters's forehead.#SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ousmane is stalling here. Winters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ousmane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Ousmane gets back to half guard.
Ousmane is trying to control but Winters passes into side control!
Ousmane wants to control but Winters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters advances to mount.
Ousmane is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ousmane shoots in for a double leg but Winters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Winters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters is trying to control the action in half guard but Ousmane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ousmane wants to get back to full guard but Winters has mounted him!
Ousmane wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T1#
Ousmane working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Winters jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ousmane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ousmane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winters's best efforts.
Ousmane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane trying to keep a closed guard but Winters is proving a slippery customer.
Ousmane looking for a sweep. Not yet Ousmane, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ousmane pulls Winters in close to prevent any damage.
Winters preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ousmane has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Ousmane shoots in and bounces Winters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses.
Winters controlling Ousmane's posture.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Ousmane trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ousmane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Winters has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ousmane is looking to defend but Winters has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ousmane! Winters pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ousmane taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Phommathep is just out of range.
Ousmane lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ousmane misses.
Phommathep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Phommathep counters by clinching up.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ousmane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Phommathep - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phommathep holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Phommathep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phommathep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is in close to Phommathep's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ousmane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Phommathep is tightening it up a little... Ousmane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ousmane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ousmane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Phommathep!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanna Phommathep!
During a confident post fight interview, Vanna Phommathep thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Drake cracks Ousmane with an open hand slap.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ousmane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ousmane gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Ousmane's head but Ousmane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Drake has managed to clinch.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ousmane prevents a body shot from Drake.
Ousmane prevents a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Ousmane blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ousmane or not.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ousmane's elbow.
Drake tries a body shot but Ousmane blocks it.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Ousmane can't get the takedown.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Ousmane in a clinch.
Ousmane wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Ousmane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ousmane backwards.
Drake tries to work over Ousmane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ousmane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ousmane's elbow. #T2#
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ousmane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drake regains guard immediately.
Drake pulls Ousmane in close to his closed guard and prevents Ousmane from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ousmane throwing strikes but missing.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Ousmane works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ousmane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Ousmane distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ousmane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake 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.
Ousmane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ousmane is one step ahead there.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Ousmane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there! #T4#
Drake is looking to improve his position but Ousmane isn't that keen on the idea.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ousmane lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Drake! Ousmane sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Drake and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ousmane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calderwood !
Calderwood taking a bit of punishment here - Ousmane scoring with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Tam Calderwood has been cut.
Calderwood tries to bench press Ousmane off him but Ousmane keeps the position.
Ousmane in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Calderwood looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ousmane turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 16
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Ousmane on that attempt.
Hurricane misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Ousmane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hurricane's guard.
Hurricane is looking to stand back up but Ousmane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hurricane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Hurricane wants to get back to his feet.
Ousmane wants to free his trapped foot but Hurricane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ousmane working Hurricane over with strikes.
Ousmane content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane lands with a punch from half guard.
Ousmane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hurricane wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ousmane stops Hurricane from getting back to his feet.
Hurricane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hurricane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hurricane tries to get out of the position.
Ousmane 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.
Still in half guard, Ousmane seems content to control.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurricane wants to get back to his feet.
Ousmane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Ousmane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurricane is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurricane just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ousmane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurricane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piston Hurricane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurricane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ousmane under the eye.
Ousmane shoots in looking for a takedown but Hurricane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ousmane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurricane misses with a two punch combination.
Hurricane throws a jab when Ousmane was well out of range.
Ousmane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Hurricane misses.
And Ousmane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurricane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurricane misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ousmane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ousmane.
Hurricane is looking to stand up but Ousmane isn't so interested in that idea.
Ousmane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ousmane lands a couple of digs.
Ousmane won't allow Hurricane to get back to his feet.
Ousmane stays in close to Hurricane's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Ousmane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurricane is looking to get back to is feet but Ousmane passes into side control.
Hurricane wants to get back to his feet.
Hurricane wants to get back to his feet but Ousmane is dominant here and he's now got Hurricane's back!
Ousmane controls the action.
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Ousmane is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ousmane dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Ousmane's head and hops out.
Hurricane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ousmane. Ousmane gets slowly back to his feet.
Ousmane takes one to the chin there.
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurricane tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurricane to the ground. Hurricane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.#TD2#
Hurricane tries to sprawl but Ousmane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurricane is trying to escape back to his feet but Ousmane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hurricane seems a little lost for a moment, as Ousmane dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane lands a few punches from side control.
Ousmane scoring with punches from side control.
Hurricane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ousmane controlling from side mount. #T1#
Hurricane is looking to get back to his feet here but Ousmane is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hurricane's back.
Ousmane is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Ousmane is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Ousmane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ousmane controlling the positon.#T2#
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Ousmane is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hurricane's body.
Ousmane connects with a big shot to the side of Hurricane's head.
Hurricane is trying to stand back up.
Ousmane lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T3#
Hurricane grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Good control from Ousmane.
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Ousmane is in full control for now.
Hurricane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ousmane.
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Ousmane is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
Ousmane working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hurricane is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ousmane has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hurricane taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Clip Snit. #TD2#
Ousmane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane content to control rather than advance.
Clip Snit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clip Snit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ousmane.
Clip Snit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clip Snit tries to get out of the position.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Ousmane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Clip Snit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ousmane. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clip Snit cracks Ousmane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ousmane fails with the takedown.
Clip Snit is looking to counter punch.
Ousmane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Clip Snit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ousmane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clip Snit counters with a stiff right hand.
Char Clip Snit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
Clip Snit throws a hook to the side of Ousmane's head but Ousmane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ousmane walks into a jab.
Clip Snit lands with a cross.
Clip Snit cracks Ousmane with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clip Snit jabs at Ousmane's body.
Clip Snit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ousmane missing with a left hand there. Clip Snit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Ousmane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ousmane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clip Snit defending well though.
Ousmane stalling.
Clip Snit taking some punishment here, with Ousmane in his half guard.
Well, if Ousmane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Clip Snit misses.
Ousmane's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ousmane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ousmane moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Ousmane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ousmane showed some decent athleticism there.
Ousmane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ousmane working over Clip Snit with some ground and pound. Clip Snit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Char Clip Snit 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##TD2#
Ousmane gets the takedown into side control.
Clip Snit wants to get back to his feet but Ousmane is dominant here and he's now got Clip Snit's back!
Ousmane slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Ousmane is working for a rear naked choke. Clip Snit is not defending it well and Ousmane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Clip Snit refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Clip Snit's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Ousmane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Ousmane getting side control.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Ousmane has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie is letting Ousmane control him for a moment.
Ousmane wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ousmane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to control but Ousmane manages to take his back.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Ousmane to control.
Ousmane is landing with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to break free.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Ousmane controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Ousmane kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like Ousmane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Ousmane scores with punches and elbows. #T3#
Ousmane avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ousmane is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Ousmane not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ousmane scores with punches to the body.
Ousmane controls the position.
Ousmane is punishing Gracie with some ground and pound.
Ousmane controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane 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#
Gracie dives in and grabs Ousmane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ousmane pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ousmane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ousmane sprawls well.
Ousmane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ousmane counters with a takedown into side control.
Ousmane working the ground and pound.
Ousmane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Ousmane wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ousmane connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ousmane lands a nice short elbow.
Kofi Ousmane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is pressing down on Ousmane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ousmane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ousmane tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie controls Ousmane momentarily but Ousmane frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ousmane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ousmane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Ousmane is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Ousmane has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Ousmane is chipping away with strikes.
Ousmane working the head with strikes.
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Ousmane controlling from side mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Ousmane has mounted him!
Ousmane controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ousmane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ousmane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Ousmane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ousmane controls the pace.#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ousmane from controlling successfully.
Ousmane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ousmane trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ousmane shows good takedown defense.
Ousmane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ousmane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ousmane rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Ousmane is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Gracie!

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