Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Bich throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Bich fails with the takedown
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Veainu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veainu throws a jab when Bich was well out of range.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Veainu drives through and clinches with Bich against the cage.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Bich. #BC2#
Bich manages to break the clinch.
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bich sprawling to the canvas! Bich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #ROC#Bich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bich is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu works Bich's body with a nice hook.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Bich! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Blank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blank wants to land a leg kick but Bich is out of range.
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Bich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Bich moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bich.
Blank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Blank tries to get set, Bich tries to push him back and clinch up but Blank manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Bich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blank!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1##SUB#
Bich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blank prevents Bich from moving into mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Bich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blank to his feet.
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Blank jabs Bich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blank looks for the body kick but Bich saw that one coming.
Blank lands a jab.
Blank looks to land a combination but Bich avoids it well. #T3##TD#
Bich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Blank kicks Bich off and gets to his feet.
Frank Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blank but Blank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.#TD#
Bich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blank sprawls well initially but Bich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bich controlling the pace.
Bich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blank can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank tries to get to full guard but Bich has control of the leg.
Bich trying to control the pace.
Blank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bich controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phuc Dat Bich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blank is looking to slow Bich down with leg kicks.
Bich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blank's corner calls for a 1-2. Blank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Bich scores with a takedown into Blank's guard.
Bich controlling from the top position.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blank is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bich preventing the sweep.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich 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.
Bich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bich circles away quickly and effectively.
Blank misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blank thumps Bich with a low kick.
Blank misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blank. That's going to slow Bich down.
Bich tries to land a front kick but Blank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bich checks a leg kick.
Blank throws a leg kick but Bich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bich. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bich misses the target. #T3#
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Bich.
Bich misses with a series of wild punches.
Blank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Bich closes the distance and clinches.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Blank has him pressed against the cage.
Blank lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Bich manages to break the clinch.
Blank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blank wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blank swinging wildly here.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Blank misses with a double jab. #TD#
Bich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bich 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. #SU#
Bich stands and steps away. Blank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Blank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blank misses with a double jab.
Blank misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bich.
Bich blocks a body shot from Blank.
Bich has Blank pressed against the cage.
Bich throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank takes a swing at Bich's ribcage but misses.
Bich throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bich is looking to land body kicks.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bich circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bich tries to pull guard but Blank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bich takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Blank.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank scores with a hook to the body. Bich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank throws a leg kick but Bich moved away.
Frank Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blank throws a push kick but Bich slaps the foot to one side.
Bich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bich.
A punch combination from Blank misses.
Blank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bich.
Bich feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Bich blocks the low kick.#TD#
Bich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bich controlling from mount. #T3#
Blank is looking to improve his position but Bich isn't that keen on the idea.
Bich looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.
Bich looking to ground and pound but Blank is blocking nicely.
Bich content just to control the position here.
Bich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bich controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bich.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Blank.
I think Blank 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Blank!

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vargas rushes Bich and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bich is defending well for now.
Bich tries for a takedown but Vargas manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Bich gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bich is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Bich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Bich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bich tries to stand but Vargas is controlling his head.
Bich controls the position from side control.#T2#
Bich moves into full mount!
Bich looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vargas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Vargas stops Bich from passing to mount.
Bich wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his arm.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bich on the ground.
Bich 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. #SU2#
Bich decides to stand back up. #CL#
Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Bich.
Bich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas has Bich pressed against the cage, preventing Bich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bich is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Bich is trying to break free.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arturo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuc Dat Bich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bich blocks it with crossed arms.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Bich looking to throw knees to the head but Vargas is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich stalling in the clinch but Vargas improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Vargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bich shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bich circles away.
Bich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bich off to one side.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Bich unleashes a big counter combination but Vargas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Vargas drives through and clinches with Bich against the cage.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bich can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Bich is breathing heavily.
Vargas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bich tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Bich drops back down to his feet.
Arturo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuc Dat Bich.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Vargas. #ROC#Bich is rocked!
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bich.
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!
Vargas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vargas lands a body shot. #KD#
Vargas drops Bich with a big knee straight up the middle! Bich is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bich is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?#CL#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas throws a big uppercut that drops Bich! More strikes from Vargas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bich lies dazed against the cage as Vargas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu stuffs the takedown.
Bich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Bich rushes Kawiwasulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bich blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bich drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawiwasulu has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is looking to stand up but Kawiwasulu isn't so interested in that idea.
Bich has his hands on Kawiwasulu's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Bich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawiwasulu looking to sit in guard and control but Bich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is trying to push Bich off with his feet but Bich grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Kawiwasulu's ankles and Kawiwasulu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bich tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Bich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bich feints a jab promting De Oliveira to slip. Bich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Oliveira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bich tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Oliveira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Bich.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Bich shows good takedown defense.
Bich throws a big counter combination but De Oliveira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Bich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
De Oliveira dodges the ground and pound from Bich.
Bich controls the position.
Bich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Oliveira parries the strikes from Bich easily there. Bich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Oliveira to escape.
Bich wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Bich keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira stops Bich from passing to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
De Oliveira isn't going anywhere.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bich counters with a two punch combo.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Bich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Bich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bich is in De Oliveira's guard.
Bich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bich trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Oliveira controls Bich momentarily but Bich frees himself.
De Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet De Oliveira, not yet.
De Oliveira is trying to control the position but Bich postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich controlling from the top position.
Bich is looking to advance position but De Oliveira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bich gets back to half guard.
Bich wants to get back to his feet.
Bich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Oliveira can do to turn this around?
De Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bich.
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.
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Bich has his hands on De Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Bich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Oliveira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
De Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich tries to buck De Oliveira off but De Oliveira is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
De Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich struggling a bit here.
Bich is looking for a sweep.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Bich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Oliveira is trying to control the position but Bich postures up. #SUB2#
De Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bich has picked De Oliveira up and slammed him! De Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Bich manages to pass to side control!
Bich tries to score with some ground and pound. De Oliveira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Bich stalls from top position.
Bich tries to stand but De Oliveira is controlling his head. #T4#
Bich controls the position.
You can see the frustration on De Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Bich decides to stand back up.
De Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Bich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
De Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich tries to improve position but can't.
Bich is trying to control De Oliveira's posture but De Oliveira avoids it.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bich is trying to defend but De Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bich looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Bich defends it. #T1##SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Bich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Oliveira is on him like a limpet, forcing Bich back against the cage.
Bich prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Bich breaks from the clinch.
De Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Bich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phuc Dat Bich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
De Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Oliveira keeping full guard, as Bich tries to pass.
Bich wants to get up but he can't break De Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Bich wants to stand but De Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bich won't allow De Oliveira to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Oliveira somewhat.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.#TD#
Bich scores with a takedown into De Oliveira's guard.
Bich looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Bich wants to get up but he can't break De Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich passes De Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruno De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bich controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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 157
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Elkhan throws out a powerful jab.
Elkhan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big uppercut and Bich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bich looks OK. Elkhan waves Bich back to his feet!#ROC2#Bich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a left hook right on the temple and Bich goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Elkhan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bich is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Bich ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Bich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
Bich darts in looking for a takedown but Dominator gets double underhooks and turns Bich into the cage. #TD#
Bich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bich is taking a breather. Dominator says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dominator's head.
Bich is controlling the pace. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dominator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bich.
Bich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominator throws a right hand that Bich ducks under and follows up with a left that Bich also avoids with ease.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dominator throws a head punch that misses.
Bich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominator.
Dominator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bich.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominator.
Dominator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dominator pushes Bich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dominator struggles to land a body shot inside as Bich controls his hands.
Dominator tries to work over Bich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bich.
Dominator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Dominator misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dominator.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominator smiles and moves away.
Bich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich shoots for a takedown but Dominator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dominator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominator missing with a left hand there. Bich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bich looks to clinch
and Bich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Bich shoots in for a takedown but Dominator shows good takedown defense.
Bich dodges the punch combination from Dominator.
Bich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominator manages to circle out of the way.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominator misses with a wild combination.
Bich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dominator tries to avoid it but Bich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dominator to the ground. Dominator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominator connects with a jab.
Dominator throws a body punch but Bich moves out of range.
Dominator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominator wants it to stay on the feet.
Dominator connects with a single shot there.
Dominator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dominator throws a leg kick which misses Bich's front leg but catches the back leg as Bich tries to avoid it.
Bich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominator. #T4#
Dominator misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominator throws a hook to the side of Bich's head but Bich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator pushes Bich away with a front kick.
Dominator lands a nice looking body shot.
Bich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
It looked like Bich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dominator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bich.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bich's head backwards.
Dominator throws a hook but Bich avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Dominator.
Dominator looks to land a left hand but Bich moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Dominator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dominator throws a solid leg kick but Bich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dominator.
Bich moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Bich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dominator is trying to defend but Bich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Bich decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominator throws a body kick that misses.
Bich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich tries a low kick but Dominator avoids it.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bich drops his hands momentarily and Dominator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Bich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominator tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SU#
Bich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dominator, up you get! #TD#
Dominator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Bich gets to his feet - Dominator follows without any prompting.
Bich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominator swivels and escapes.
Dominator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Dominator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Jab from Dominator.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dominator sprawls well. Dominator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Bich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!#SU#
Bich decides to stand back up. Bich steps back and let's Dominator get back to his feet.
Dominator lands a glancing blow to the side of Bich's head.
Mariusz Dominator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Dominator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bich. #T3#
Dominator throws a leg kick but Bich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bich tries for a takedown but Dominator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dominator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Bich gets a double leg takedown into Dominator's guard.
Bich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Dominator is keeping the position.
Dominator being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominator's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phuc Dat Bich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
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#
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
Bich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dominator tries a low kick but Bich avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dominator, as that shot connected.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Bich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
Dominator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Bich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bich not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Bich stands up and beckons Dominator to join him on the feet.
Bich dives in and grabs Dominator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominator pushes down on Bich's head and hops out.
Dominator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bich fails with a takedown attempt.
Bich throws a jab when Dominator was well out of range.
Dominator scores with a nice right hand.
Bich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominator connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Bich shoots in looking for a takedown. Dominator tries to sprawl out of it but Bich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dominator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominator throws a good cross that connects.
Bich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominator.
Dominator throws a head kick but Bich moves out of range.
Dominator works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich looks to land a combination but Dominator avoids it well.
Bich looks for a takedown but Dominator sprawls well.
Bich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Bich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bich tries for a takedown but Dominator circles away easily
and Dominator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bich slips a straight right by Dominator.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dominator checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Dominator.
Dominator misses with a hook. Bich ducked under it nicely.
Dominator misses with a hook.
Bich takes one on the button.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominator's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bich under the eye.
Dominator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bich throws a counter high kick but Dominator was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bich.
Dominator just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBich.
Dominator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dominator misses with a body kick. #T4#
Dominator moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bich manages to avoid it.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Dominator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bich misses with a takedown attempt - Dominator sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominator falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dominator!
Bich throws an elbow but Dominator slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bich trying to control the action but Dominator is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Dominator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominator 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Bich has closed the distance and engaged Turn in a clinch.
Bich wants to take the fight to the mat but Turn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bich is defending well.
Turn missing with knees to the body.
Turn wants to take the fight to the mat but Bich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bich's brow.
Turn has Bich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
Turn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bich swats away the attempt to clinch by Turn .
Bich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turn .
Bich looks for a takedown but Turn sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turn pinned against the cage. Turn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turn swings for the body but Bich moves out of range.
Bich thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Turn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Turn wants to sweep here but Bich controlling him for the moment.
Bich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bich throws a big elbow that misses.
Turn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turn working for a triangle but Bich defends it easily.
Bich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bich postures up and lands a big shot to Turn 's brow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turn looking to control. #SUB2#
Turn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bich defends it easily.
Bich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bich.
Bich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bich'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.
Further stalling from Bich.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Bich. No joy for Turn on that attempt.
Bich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turn as he avoids it easily.
Turn is looking to clinch but Bich is avoiding it.
Bich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turn sprawls and moves away.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Turn clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bich.
Turn is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Turn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bich is wriggling around but Turn manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bich tries to roll over but Turn keeps him under control.
Turn is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Bich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Bich is working an open guard so Turn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Turn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phuc Dat Bich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turn avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turn is defended easily by Bich.
It looked like Bich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Bich scores with a takedown into Turn 's guard.#SU#
Bich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turn .
Bich slaps away a takedown attempt from Turn , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bich ducks under a wild hook from Turn .
Bich throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Turn counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Bich controlling the position for now.
Turn is thwarting Bich's attempts to control the position.
Bich is trying to get back to full guard.
Bich trying to hold on to Turn 's head to control him but Turn postures up.
Turn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bich's head.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turn is pressing down on Bich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bich is holding on for now.
Turn trying to control from half guard but Bich is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turn trying to mount his opponent but Bich defends it.
Bich is not content to let Turn control the position.#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.
Bich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##ES#
Bich kicks off Turn and gets to his feet.
Bich keeps the fight on the outside.
Turn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bich tries to avoid it but Turn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bich to the ground. Bich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phuc Dat Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turn .
Turn fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Turn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bich's guard.
Turn won't allow Bich to get back to his feet. #ES#
Bich pushes Turn off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Turn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bich seems keen to control Turn 's posture.
Turn prevents Bich from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Bich 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#
Bich tries to stand and escape but Turn is controlling the position.
Turn trying to control but Bich postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turn defending well though.
Bich is taking a breather. Turn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bich is pressing down on Turn 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turn is holding on for now.
Turn is trying to stand back up but Bich is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bich closes the distance and clinches up with Turn , looking for a takedown. Bich pushes Turn against the cage but Turn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turn looks for a takedown but Bich sprawls well.
Bich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bich fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Bich with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bich circles away.
Bich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turn pinned against the cage. Turn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bich instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Bich gets control of Turn 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bich trying to control the position here.
Bich continues to stall.#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turn wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Turn stopping the sweep attempt from Bich.
Phuc Dat Bich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turn .
Turn throws a big elbow that misses.
Turn is fighting to break Bich's control of his arms but Bich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turn wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Turn looking to pass the guard.
Turn won't allow Bich to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bich pulls Turn in close to prevent any damage.
King Turn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bich is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bich keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bich managing to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Turn forces Bich back against the cage and clinches.
Bich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bich prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King Turn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bich defending well as Turn loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Turn .
I think Bich 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phuc Dat Bich!
In his post fight interview, Phuc Dat Bich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Bich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bich misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins. #SUB#
Bich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Bich has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich pulls Dawkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Dawkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Bich is keeping the position.
Bich looking to control.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bich looking for a sweep. Not yet Bich, not yet.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bich wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling the position. #T2#
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins postures up.
Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins is in close to Bich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bich keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawkins lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent. #T3##TD#
Bich tightens his grip and picks Dawkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Dawkins manages to land in guard.
Bich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Bich tries to stand but Dawkins is controlling from the bottom.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Bich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Dawkins is keeping the position.
Bich preventing the sweep.
Bich stays in close to Dawkins's body and controls the position. #T4#
Dawkins working a defensive guard here.
Bich won't allow Dawkins to sweep him here.
Bich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Bich trying to control the position but Dawkins is working away.
Bich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dawkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawkins is trying to control the position but Bich postures up.
Bich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeeJay Dawkins will probably get the nod.
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#
Bich with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dawkins counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich slips a jab from Dawkins.
Bich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bich fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bich walks into a left hand.
Bich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Dawkins.
Bich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawkins but Dawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bich misses with an uppercut.
Bich misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Bich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bich shoots in for a takedown but Dawkins shows good takedown defense.
Bich keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawkins stuffs the takedown.
Bich looks for a takedown but Dawkins sprawls well.
Dawkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##TD2#
Bich gets caught flat footed, as Dawkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bich has momentary wrist control but Dawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Bich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Bich blocks nicely.
DeeJay Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bich wants to stand up but Dawkins is controlling him.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Dawkins trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Bich is keeping the position.
Dawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Dawkins seems content to control.
Bich is looking to improve his position.
Dawkins working over Bich with some ground and pound. Bich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Bich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Bich's head.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Bich's hands, connecting with Bich's forehead.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bich taking some punishment here, with Dawkins in his half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawkins wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.
Bich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawkins's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins just trying to survive but Bich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dawkins rolls, trying to escape but Bich keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Bich rushes Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dawkins lands a takedown into guard.
Dawkins lands a couple of digs.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving. #ES#
Bich has his feet on Dawkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bich.
And Dawkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Bich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bich looks for a takedown but Dawkins sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD2#
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bich is looking to control Dawkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bich avoid being mounted?
Dawkins works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bich is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dawkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dawkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dawkins tries to control but Bich wriggling away.
Dawkins lands a big elbow.
Phuc Dat Bich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeeJay Dawkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Bich is rocked!#T2#
Dawkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Bich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich tries to hold on but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins controlling from the full mount.
Bich tries to lock up and control but Dawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dawkins controlling his opponent. #T3#
Bich can't escape the position.
Dawkins controlling his opponent.
Dawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bich is looking to get to half guard.
Dawkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Dawkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dawkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Bich tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bich is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeeJay Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dawkins 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island Xtreme Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bich.
Bich checks a leg kick.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Bich moved out of range nicely.
Bich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lesnar sprawls and moves away.
Bich throws a head kick that misses.
Bich misses the jab.#TD2#
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.

Bich pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Bich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bich's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Bich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Bich blocks nicely.
Bich trying to control the position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bich is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich has control of Lesnar's left arm, preventing Lesnar from doing any damage.
Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bich stops Lesnar from standing up.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bich manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Bich throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Lesnar tries to kick Bich off but Bich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bich looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar is trying to stand up.
Bich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bich punching from mount but Lesnar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bich controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bich misses with a takedown attempt
and Bich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Bich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar working aggressively here. #TD2#
Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bich can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Bich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bich wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bich's guard.
Bich wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Bich is looking to sweep but instead, Lesnar has passed into half guard. #T1#
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bich's head.
Bich is trying to stand.
Bich is controlling Lesnar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Bich's temple.
Bich trying to control here.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich is holding on to half guard well.#SU2#
Lesnar stands up from half guard. #T2#
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Bich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Bich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Bich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Lesnar has Bich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lesnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bich tumbling to the mat - Lesnar dives into Bich's guard.#SUB#
Bich pushes a forearm under Lesnar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lesnar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Bich misses with a straight left.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tassen smiles and moves away.
Tassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tassen scores with a jab.
Tassen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Bich closes the distance and pushes Tassen back into the cage.
Bich keeps control of Tassen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bich has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Bich pulls guard.
Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.#SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bich controlling Tassen's posture. #T2##SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.
Bich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tassen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bich stands and throws Tassen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tassen being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#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.#SUB#
Bich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tassen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bich's guard! Nice work there by Tassen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Bich.
Bich pulls Tassen in close to prevent any damage.
Bich looking to control. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tassen defends it easily.
Bich trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bich tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it. #CL#
Bich moves into the clinch.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich tries to pull guard but Tassen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tassen uses from the top position.
Bich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tassen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tassen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tassen wants to stand but Bich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tassen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.#SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bich has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position.
Bich wants to sweep here but Tassen controlling him for the moment.
Bich is trying to keep Tassen in close. #T2##SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tassen is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bich here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bich is stalling in the full guard.
Bich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tassen is keeping the position for now.
Bich is working hard here to advance position.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich passes Tassen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tassen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bich. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a kimura here.
Bich wants to control but Tassen is keeping him busy. #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.
Well, if Bich 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.
Bich passes to side control.
The referee asks Bich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tassen's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Bich instigates a clinch.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tassen smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuc Dat Bich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bich looks to land a left hand but Tassen moved out of range nicely.
Bich takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bich gets control of Tassen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tassen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tassen frees his head nicely. Oh but Bich has switched to an armbar! Tassen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
In his post fight interview, Phuc Dat Bich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Bich darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Honkanen counters with a shoot takedown. Bich fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Honkanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bich has his foot on Honkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bich is trying to keep Honkanen in close.
Honkanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Bich managing to control the position.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bich seems keen to control Honkanen's posture.#SUB#
Honkanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bich is looking for a triangle here but Honkanen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Bich tries to control but Honkanen manages to take his back.#SUB#
Bich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Bich fending off the submission attempt from Honkanen.
Bich can't escape the position.
Bich wants to control his opponent's hands but Honkanen gets his hands free.
Bich 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.
Bich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Honkanen's guard. Nice work there by Bich.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bich preventing the sweep. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving. #SUB#
Honkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bich is aware though and is defending well.
Bich stands and throws Honkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honkanen trying to remain calm as Bich controls from the top position.
Bich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.
Bich wants to take a breather but Honkanen is having none of it.
Honkanen won't allow Bich to pass to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bich is taking a breather. Honkanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Honkanen working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Honkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Honkanen is keeping the position.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich slips nicely into half guard.#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.
Honkanen tries to get to full guard but Bich has control of the leg.
Bich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bich content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Honkanen is surviving well by controlling Bich's body position as best he can.
Bich looking to control but Honkanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich is looking to work his way around to Honkanen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jani Honkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Honkanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bich quickly recovers to half guard.
Bich tries to get to full guard but Honkanen has control of the leg.
Bich gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bich has his foot on Honkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Honkanen looking to pass the guard.
Bich trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Honkanen advances to half guard.
Honkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bich tries to roll over but Honkanen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bich is trying to control but Honkanen passes into side control!
Honkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bich can do to turn this around?
Bich can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Bich regains half guard.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honkanen is keen to just control but Bich is a slippery customer.
Bich is holding on to half guard well.
Honkanen is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Honkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich is looking to control Honkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bich avoid being mounted?
Bich is not content to let Honkanen control the position.
Jani Honkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honkanen wants to pass to mount but Bich is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bich controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Honkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Honkanen works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Honkanen working for a guillotine from mount but Bich is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Honkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Honkanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bich defends it well.
Bich is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Honkanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bich defends it well.
Honkanen fails to take his opponent's back.
Bich is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Honkanen wants to take Bich's back here but Bich is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bich wants to hold on but Honkanen pushes him away.
Bich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bich is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Honkanen 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. #SUB2#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich wants to control but Honkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Honkanen dominated that second round.
That's time! Honkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bich takes the fight into the clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Honkanen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich jumps guard but Honkanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jani Honkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuc Dat Bich.#TD#
Honkanen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bich is trying to keep an underhook but Honkanen manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Honkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Honkanen wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.
Bich moves into full guard.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honkanen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Honkanen pushes his legs off easily.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Honkanen is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Bich working for a triangle but Honkanen defends it easily.
Bich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bich trying to control the position.
Honkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Honkanen trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Honkanen passes Bich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bich tries to get to full guard but Honkanen has control of the leg.
Honkanen passes to full mount!
Bich is trying desperately to improve position.
Honkanen moves to the back. #T2##SUB#
Bich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bich turns into Honkanen and is now in his guard.
Bich looking to pass the guard.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving.
Bich advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Honkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bich is staying tight to Honkanen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Honkanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Honkanen is trying to control Bich's posture but Bich avoids it.
Honkanen is not content to let Bich control the position.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Honkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Honkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bich drops back looking for a leg! Honkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honkanen manages to kick Bich off! Bich jumps back into Honkanen's guard. #SUB2#
Bich drops back looking for a leg! Honkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honkanen manages to kick Bich off! Bich jumps back into Honkanen's guard. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bich defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Honkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Paschal. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Paschal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paschal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Bich moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Bich jumps guard.
Paschal wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Bich looking to control.
Bich controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paschal is posturing up here but Bich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paschal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paschal has to tap! Slick submission there by Bich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
After the fight, Phuc Dat Bich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Bich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Bich tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Bich tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Bich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bich closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.#TD#
Bich decides to pull guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vieira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Bich keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bich has a closed guard, preventing Vieira from standing up. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bich is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vieira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bich's body to avoid the submission. Bich has instead reached around Vieira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phuc Dat Bich!
After the fight, Phuc Dat Bich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.#TD#
Bich pulls guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thompson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson cracks Bich with a solid left hand.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bich has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Bich is rocked!#SUB#
Bich working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Thompson scores with a big shot! Bich's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bich! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson! Ricky Thompson retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kapur scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bich struggling a bit here.
Bich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bich tries to bench press Kapur off him but Kapur keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Bich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bich tries to bench press Kapur off him but Kapur keeps the position.
Bich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bich can't do much from the bottom here.
Bich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kapur's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kapur passes into side control.
Kapur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bich keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Kapur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich sneaks back into half guard.
Kapur is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kapur is working for a kimura but Bich is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur trying to control the action but Bich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Kapur pushes down on Bich's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bich is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kapur is tapping! Great win for Bich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phuc Dat Bich!
A less than humble Phuc Dat Bich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Bich has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Bich pulls Lesnar into guard. #SUB#
Bich working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily. #SUB#
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily.
Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Bich is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bich is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lesnar has his hands clasped together but Bich extends and breaks Lesnar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bich.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Bich.#CL#
Bich rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bich wants to clinch.#CL#
Bich has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Veainu pushes Bich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bich takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.#KD2#
Veainu cracks Bich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bich to stand back up!#ROC2#Bich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bich gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Veainu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##CL#
Pjetlic gets tackled into the cage by Bich. Bich maintains the clinch.
Pjetlic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bich gets control of Pjetlic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pjetlic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pjetlic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bich to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pjetlic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bich pulls down on the head and he's put Pjetlic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
A very excited looking Phuc Dat Bich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Maro Pjetlic had this to say: 'I will be back. Stronger.'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bich clinches. #TD2#
Bich jumps into guard, dragging Honkanen to the mat.
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.#SUB2#
Bich looking for a guillotine here but Honkanen defends easily.
Honkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Honkanen stacks Bich 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 Honkanen!
Bich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honkanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honkanen wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.
Honkanen controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Honkanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is trying to get back to half guard.
Bich is trying to control Honkanen's posture but Honkanen avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Honkanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bich tries to bench press Honkanen off him but Honkanen keeps the position.
Honkanen tries to move to mount but Bich blocks the move with his legs.
Bich is trying to escape the position but Honkanen is controlling the position. #SUB#
Honkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bich tries to improve position but can't.
Bich regains half guard.#SUB#
Honkanen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honkanen's back!#T2##SUB2#
Bich is persistently looking for the submission but Honkanen is defending it well. #SUB2#
Bich looking for the choke from the back.
Honkanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bich tightening his grip on Honkanen, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bich looking for the choke from the back.
Honkanen tries to escape but Bich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Bich is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Bich looking for the choke from the back.
Honkanen tries to escape the position.
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!#SUB2#
Honkanen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bich gets his way! #T3#
Honkanen tries to roll but Bich sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Bich tightening his grip on Honkanen, looking for the choke.
Honkanen is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Bich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Honkanen right now.
A lull in the action here.
Bich gets his hands free as Honkanen looks to control.
Bich is hanging on to Honkanen's back as he tries to escape.
Bich avoiding Honkanen 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Honkanen is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Honkanen showing good submission defense here.
Bich has the hooks in. Honkanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bich is persistently looking for the submission but Honkanen is defending it well.
Bich is trying to stick to Honkanen's back but Honkanen is turning into Bich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Honkanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Honkanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich 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#
Honkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Honkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Honkanen works over Bich's head and body with a nice combination.
Honkanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bich's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bich moves in looking to clinch but Honkanen pushes him off.#CL2#
Honkanen tries to keep at a distance but Bich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Honkanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Honkanen gets through Bich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Bich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Honkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bich is keeping the position for now.
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!#SUB2#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bich keeping full guard, as Honkanen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Honkanen escapes and throws Bich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bich tries to bench press Honkanen off him but Honkanen keeps the position. #T1#
Bich wants to control but Honkanen postures up.
A lull in the action here as Honkanen stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen working away.
Bich is not content to let Honkanen control the position.
Honkanen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bich is trying to control Honkanen's posture but Honkanen avoids it. #SUB#
Honkanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Honkanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bich is looking for a sweep.
Honkanen trying to control the action but Bich is working from the bottom.
Bich struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Honkanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honkanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Honkanen off and has taken his back!
Honkanen turns into Bich and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Bich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Honkanen stacks Bich 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 Honkanen!#SUB#
Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Bich prevents Honkanen from improving position.
Bich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phuc Dat Bich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honkanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Honkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Honkanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bich has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Honkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Honkanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Bich is having none of it.
Bich is squirming around, avoiding Honkanen's attempts to control the action.
Honkanen prevents Bich from getting the reversal.
Bich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bich wants to improve his position but Honkanen is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honkanen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Honkanen 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bich tries to clinch but Honkanen moves out of range. #CL2#
Bich drives through and clinches with Honkanen against the cage.
Bich tries to pull guard but Honkanen holds him up against the cage and eventually Bich drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Honkanen jumps guard. #SUB#
Honkanen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bich has his hands clasped together but Honkanen extends and breaks Bich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Honkanen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Honkanen!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bich rushes Mihaylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bich manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mihaylov frees his head nicely. Oh but Bich has switched to an armbar! Mihaylov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##TD2#
De Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Oliveira showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
De Oliveira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bich trying to control but De Oliveira postures up.
Bich is refusing to be controlled, as De Oliveira sits in half guard. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich wants to improve his position but De Oliveira is controlling well.
Bich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bich working for a triangle but De Oliveira defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
De Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
De Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Bich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bich manages to kick De Oliveira off! De Oliveira jumps back into Bich's guard.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Oliveira is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Oliveira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich gets a clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Martin stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin tries to stand but Bich is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bich looking for a triangle here. Martin is fighting it but it looks tight! Bich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF L
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slumponyhu, pushing him back against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Slumponyhu stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Slumponyhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bich jumps into guard, dragging Slumponyhu to the mat. #SUB#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slumponyhu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slumponyhu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slumponyhu is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slumponyhu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Stances Slumponyhu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Honored to lose to a warrior from Flint, Mi'.

Event: IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bich working for a triangle but De Oliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle here but De Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
De Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bich, who protects the arm well.
Bich manages to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Bich is working away.
Bich trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
Bich's coaches at Hardcore Island MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Bich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
De Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Bich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bich actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is trying to control. Bich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Oliveira wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well. #SUB#
Bich actively working from the bottom here.
Bich trying to hold on to De Oliveira's head to control him but De Oliveira postures up. #T3#
Bich is looking for a sweep. De Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Bich defends it.
Bich is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Bich wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping busy. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Bich is looking to control De Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bich avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bich actively working from the bottom here.
Bich tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.
De Oliveira moves into full mount! Bich won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
De Oliveira has hold of Bich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bich to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bich shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is having none of it.
Bich tries to lock up and control but De Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno De Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
De Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bich keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Oliveira wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but De Oliveira is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
De Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bich's guard. #SUB#
Bich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
De Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bich is not content to let De Oliveira control the position.#T2##SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Bich defends the submission attempt.
Bich tries to get to full guard but De Oliveira has control of the leg.
De Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bich keeps working. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
De Oliveira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bich could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Oliveira has cracked it and Bich is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno De Oliveira!

Event: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Bich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trollslayer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trollslayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Trollslayer stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Trollslayer lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Bich working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bich has an active guard here but Trollslayer has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Bich is staying active underneath Trollslayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bich moves into full guard.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trollslayer works over Bich with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trollslayer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bich working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Bich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Bich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bich defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Bich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu 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. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Veainu lands a jab to Bich's midsection.#KD2#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Bich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bich looks OK. Veainu waves Bich back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu pounces like a tiger and cracks Bich with a vicious hook! Bich is down but not out! Veainu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Karaev cracks Bich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bich tries to pull guard but Karaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bich drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Bich jumps into guard, dragging Karaev to the mat.
Karaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Karaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bich has his foot on Karaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karaev works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bich is tightening it up a little... Karaev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Karaev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Karaev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich retains his heavyweight title!
Phuc Dat Bich 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: IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1##CL#
West gets tackled into the cage by Bich. Bich maintains the clinch.
Bich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bich jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bich has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch. #TD#
Bich pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
West is posturing up here but Bich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! West tries to roll out but it's too tight and West has to tap! Slick submission there by Bich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich retains his heavyweight title!
Phuc Dat Bich 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: IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Telheiras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bich fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich jumps guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Telheiras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Telheiras smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telheiras is trying to push Bich away but Bich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Telheiras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telheiras to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich tries to pull guard but Telheiras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Telheiras breaks the clinch.
Bich tries to clinch up.
Telheiras circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bich darts in and clinches Telheiras up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Bich jumps guard.
Telheiras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bich has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Telheiras should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bich has tightened it up now! Telheiras should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

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

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bich clinches.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Karaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bich pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Karaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karaev defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Karaev pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Karaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaev controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Karaev pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Bich looking for a guillotine here but Karaev defends easily. #SUB#
Karaev is sitting in close to Bich's body. Bich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Karaev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Karaev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bich.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich is the new heavyweight champion!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Nicodeme misses with a straight left.
Bich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicodeme throws the left hand but Bich avoids the punch easily.
Bich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.#CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicodeme uses from the top position.
Nicodeme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicodeme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicodeme wanted to stand there but Bich had control of the position. #SUB#
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicodeme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nicodeme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bich has his feet on Nicodeme's thighs here. He's pushed Nicodeme off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nicodeme screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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: IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bich moves into the clinch successfully.
Gingerbeard gets through Bich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gingerbeard working aggressively here.
Gingerbeard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Gingerbeard misses with some punches.
Gingerbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gingerbeard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gingerbeard misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Bich pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gingerbeard is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gingerbeard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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: IXF III
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Palma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Palma misses.
Bich tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Palma to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Palma misses with a punch to the body.
Palma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bich is defending well for now.#TD2#
Bich decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Palma is sitting in close to Bich's body. Bich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Palma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Palma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bich.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Christ darts in and clinches Bich up against the cage.#TD#
Bich jumps into guard, dragging Christ to the mat.
Bich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bich tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bich has his feet on Christ's thighs here. He's pushed Christ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
A very excited looking Phuc Dat Bich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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