Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bakarow. #CL#
Late fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakarow.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Late looks for the body kick but Bakarow saw that one coming.
Late tries to land a leg kick but Bakarow saw it coming and moves away.
Late backing away here, and Bakarow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bakarow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Late.
Bakarow wants to counter the offense by Late and move into the clinch position.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakarow checks it well.
Bakarow lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Bakarow counters with a nice leg kick.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bakarow throws a jab when Late was well out of range.
Bakarow drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakarow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late! #ROC2#Late is rocked!
Bakarow performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakarow is trying to control the action in half guard but Late is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Late is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand and escape the position. #KD2#
Bakarow drops Late with a left and a right! Oh, Late is hurt - Bakarow dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Late is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late gets back to half guard.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Bakarow sits in half guard.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Late trying to control here.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakarow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakarow wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late gets back to full guard.
Bakarow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Late manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Late pushes Bakarow off and gets back to his feet.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late wants to clinch up but Bakarow keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakarow has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Bakarow tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Bakarow won't allow Late to get back to his feet.
Bakarow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow misses with a few strikes there.
Late throws a series of punches but Bakarow moves out of range.
Late throws a leg kick but Bakarow checks it.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakarow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Late looks to throw the jab but Bakarow is out of range. #T3#
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakarow circles away.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Bakarow throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches with his opponent.
Bakarow landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Late appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Late and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Late's face. Late staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakarow circles away quickly and effectively.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakarow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Late will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Late sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Late takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakarow lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late is looking to wear down Bakarow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Late misses with a combination #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late!
Bakarow not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Late lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Late against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a low kick.
Late wants to clinch but Bakarow slips to the side
and Bakarow counters with a nice body shot.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Late stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bakarow runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Bakarow!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Late throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Late momentarily.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Late slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Late slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez feints a jab promting Late to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Late slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Late - just one landing.
Late fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Late takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Late's head backwards.
Hernandez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hernandez pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Late trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Late is defending well. Hernandez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Late has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hernandez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxi Hernandez!
Maxi Hernandez 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.
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Late.
Szopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Late, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Late shoots in looking for a takedown but Szopa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Late's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Late throws out a loose jab but Szopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Szopa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Szopa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szopa at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szopa manages to avoid it.
Szopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Szopa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Late was covering up waiting for the punch and Szopa finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Late manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Late throws a wild body kick that Szopa sees coming a mile off.
Late swings for the body but Szopa moves out of range.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szopa throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Late misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Szopa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Szopa lands a couple of digs.
Late looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Late is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Late trying to control the position.
Szopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Late working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throwing strikes from guard but Late blocks nicely.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing.
Late seems keen to control Szopa's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szopa looking to pass the guard.
Late wants to stand and escape but Szopa is having none of it. #T3#
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Late working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.
Late tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Late not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szopa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Late works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Szopa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Szopa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Late looking for a sweep. Not yet Late, not yet.
Late preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Late has his hands on Szopa's head, controlling the position.
Szopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Ingo Szopa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szopa tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szopa tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late throws a leg kick but Szopa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Szopa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Late finds it's way round the side to connect with Szopa's head.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Szopa rather than just go for the knockout.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa lands an overhand right.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szopa jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szopa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Late swivels and escapes.
Late swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Szopa throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
Szopa slips a straight right by Late.
Szopa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Szopa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Late is breathing heavily.#T1#
Szopa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Szopa.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Late missing with a left hand there. Szopa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szopa scores with a jab. Late acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Late is just out of range.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szopa thuds a left hand into Late's body.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Szopa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
A left lands for Szopa.
Late smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late tries to clinch there but Szopa circles away.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szopa.
Szopa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa lands a body shot. #T2#
Late misses the shot to the body.
Szopa punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Szopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Late manages to avoid it.
Late avoids the body shot from Szopa.
We've been told by Szopa's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Late moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
A slow jab from Late misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Szopa.
Late throws a series of punches but Szopa avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Szopa. Beautiful body shot.
Late is looking to clinch but Szopa is avoiding it.
Szopa punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Late throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Szopa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Szopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szopa is working Late over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szopa pushing down on Late's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Late on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Szopa working over Late with some ground and pound. Late looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Late trying to control but Szopa postures up.
Late is holding on to half guard well.
Szopa throwing shots but Late is blocking nicely. #T4#
Late wants to improve his position but Szopa is controlling well.
Szopa thows a huge punch but Late dodges it nicely.
Szopa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szopa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Late trying to control but Szopa postures up.
Late is trying to stand back up but Szopa is controlling him
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Szopa lands with a right hand.
Late stuns Szopa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szopa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Late scores with a punch to the head.
Szopa swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but Szopa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Szopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Late throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Szopa is just out of range.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Late misses #TD#
and Szopa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szopa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Late is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szopa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Late sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Szopa drags him back down.
Szopa working the head with strikes. #T1#
The strikes coming from Szopa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Late tries to buck Szopa off but Szopa is having none of it.
Szopa landing a few strikes. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Szopa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Late is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Ingo Szopa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szopa cracks Late with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Late defending against the ground and pound.
Late avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Szopa.
Szopa is putting a hurting on Late here, landing some big shots from side control.
Late stops Szopa from passing to mount.
Szopa cracks Late with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Szopa working the ground and pound from side control.
Late is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szopa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Late is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Szopa working the ground and pound.
Szopa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Szopa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Szopa.
Szopa is working Late over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ingo Szopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Szopa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Late is trying to improve his position.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Szopa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Szopa working the ground and pound from side control.
Late is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szopa slows the pace down.
Szopa cracks Late with a big elbow.
Szopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Late keeps working.
Szopa avoids the strikes from the bottom by Late.
Szopa staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ingo Szopa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szopa, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingo Szopa!
Ingo Szopa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Late lands.
Late ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Late lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Late jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Late lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Walker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late throws an overhand right that drops Walker like a sack of potatoes! Late dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Late!
After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but Late shows good takedown defense.
Late punishes Mendy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
Late looks to land a combination but Mendy avoids it well.
Mendy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Late jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendy misses with a low kick.
Late is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a body shot.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendy lands a jab.
Late lands a nice hook to Mendy's body. Mendy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mendy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Mendy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendy catches Late with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Late works Mendy's body with a nice hook.
Mendy throws a right hand that Late ducks under and follows up with a left that Late also avoids with ease.
Late is looking for the big counter here.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Late there.
Late shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendy sprawls well. He's pushed Late's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Late bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Late.
Mendy tries to bum rush Late with a series of wild strikes but Late uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Late off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Late seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Late has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Late is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.
Late 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.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Late gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Late with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy 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#
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Late tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Late takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendy being controlled here momentarily.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Late wants to sweep but no luck.
Late is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Mendy trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Late pushes Mendy off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Little Late 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#
Mendy tries to bum rush Late with a series of wild strikes but Late uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Late.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Late ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Late motions for Mendy to come forward. Late throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Late moves out of range as Mendy throws a body kick.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendy walks into a straight right hand from Late.
Late tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendy at a distance.
Late uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Late throws a sloppy head kick and Mendy moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Late defends well and Mendy ends up having to push Late into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Late avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mendy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendy thows a huge punch but Late dodges it nicely.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Late defending well though.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Late's hands, connecting with Late's forehead.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Late's hands, connecting with Late's forehead.
Late is looking to escape.
Late is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy looks to land a strike but Late avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2##ES2#
Late has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Late has Mendy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mendy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Late clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Late!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendy looking for the choke from the back.
Mendy lands a shot to the head.
Late avoids the strikes from Mendy.
Late is keeping busy.
Late wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mendy is punishing Late with some ground and pound.
Late is covering up but some of the strikes from Mendy are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mendy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mendy lands strikes to the head.
Mendy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mendy scores with strikes from the back.
Late is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Mendy wants to control but Late manages to buck him off and is now in Mendy's guard! Nice work there by Late!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy pulls Late in to control the position.
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Late is looking to stand up but Mendy isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Late scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Late avoids the body shot from Mendy.
Mendy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Late lands a jab to Mendy's midsection.
Late bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendy's head.
Late lands a body shot.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendy cracks Late with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy shoots and misses
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab.
Late shoots in but Mendy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendy leaves Late with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Late closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Late appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Mendy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Late manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendy throws a jab but it's blocked by Late.
Late is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a straight left.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendy rather than just go for the knockout.
Late fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mendy as Late shoots in.
Late thuds a left hand into Mendy's body.#T2#
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Late wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendy throws a body punch but Late moves out of range.
Mendy misses with a right hand
and Late counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Mendy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendy distracts Late with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy advances to half guard.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Late is having none of it. #T3#
Mendy prevents Late from standing back up.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy throwing shots but Late is blocking nicely.
Late is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendy working Late over with strikes.
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy winds up and cracks Late with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Late won't allow Mendy to pass to mount. #T4#
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy working Late over with strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Mendy is taking a breather. Late 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.
Late is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Late is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Late avoid being mounted?
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Late keeps working.
Late manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Little Late.
I think Late 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kadurov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Kadurov working away.
The ground and pound from Kadurov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Late is looking for a sweep.
Late manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadurov actively working from the bottom here.
Kadurov trying to control here.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Late tries to stand and escape but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Late perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Late is looking for a kimura but Kadurov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Late to get the leverage.
Kadurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Kadurov is working an open guard so Late takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Late scores with a jab to the head.
Late misses with a body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick from Late.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late misses with a combination
and Kadurov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Late thinking. #TD#
Kadurov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Late is looking to reverse the position.
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.#T3#
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Kadurov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Late knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kadurov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#T4##SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Late has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kadurov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Late is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kadurov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Late is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Late throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Kadurov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Late kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kadurov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Late pushes Kadurov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kadurov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown into Late's guard.#ES2#
Late has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kadurov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Late drives through and clinches with Kadurov against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Late manages to break the clinch.
Late just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
Kadurov is stalling here. Late is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kadurov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Late has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kadurov is not content to let Late control the position.
Late is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kadurov tries to control but Late manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
Late is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Late has the hooks in. Kadurov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Kadurov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Late.
Late controls the action.
Late's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kadurov tries to escape but Late has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadurov is holding onto Late's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Late is looking to control Kadurov but Kadurov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Late avoiding Kadurov 's attempts to control his hands.
Little Late has got the better of the ground game so far.
Late trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kadurov doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Late's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kadurov turns into Late and is now in his guard.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov connects with a jab.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Late misses with a body shot.
Kadurov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Late.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Late gets caught napping as Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown. Late manages to retain guard.
Late utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Late managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Kadurov.
Late scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kadurov rather than just go for the knockout.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kadurov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Late tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg. #T2#
Late is still trying to improve position.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kadurov trying to control from half guard but Late is working away.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Kadurov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Late desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Late trying to control here.
Late pushes Kadurov off looking to stand but Kadurov dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Late avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kadurov. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kadurov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Late.
A big right from Late misses.
Late throws a wild body kick that Kadurov sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadurov as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Late misses. #CL2#
Late clinches up with Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kadurov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kadurov working the head and body with strikes.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rustam Kadurov!
In his post fight interview, Rustam Kadurov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Late is fighting off a takedown attempt but Herrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Late to the mat. Late regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Late wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Herrera forces Late back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera staying out of range there.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Late's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #T1#
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Herrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Herrera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Herrera misses with a combination
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Late wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Late controlling the position well.
Late is trying to stand back up but Herrera is controlling him #SUB2#
Herrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Late sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Late is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
Herrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Late won't allow Herrera to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Late tries to get to full guard but Herrera has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Late keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.

Late pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Herrera instigates a clinch.
Herrera managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
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 Little Late will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Late stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Herrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late throws a push kick but Herrera slaps the foot to one side.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herrera prevents Late from improving his position.#ES#
Late kicks Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throws a series of punches but Late moves out of range.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Late will be more careful next time no doubt.
Late wants to land a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick. #TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Late throws Herrera to one side and escapes!#T1#
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.#TD2#
Herrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Late scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Late shoots in and gets a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Late is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Late has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Late has managed to sneak the leg through.
Late wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy. #T2#
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Late is controlling him well.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Herrera is looking to escape.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Late is working away from the top position though.
Late is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
Herrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Late. Late maintains the clinch. #T3#
Herrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Late tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow. #BC#
Late breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herrera.

Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.

Late kicks off Herrera and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.#T4#
Late throws a series of punches but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Late avoids it easily.#CL2#
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Late keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Herrera feints and as Late raises his hands in defense, Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Herrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Late working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Late scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Late connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Herrera out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.

Event: OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Warrior. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Warrior. That snapped Late's head back. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late lunges at Warrior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warrior's hand.
Late uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Warrior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Late defending well as Warrior loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Warrior drops Late with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Late looks back up at him and smiles so Warrior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Late is rocked!
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!
Warrior throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior connects with a body shot that sends Late's belly button to the back.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late throws a body kick that misses.
Warrior throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Late tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Warrior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warrior lands a nice shot to the body.
Late misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Warrior counters with a nice right hand that sends Late toppling to the canvas! Late scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warrior finish him?!
Warrior drops Late with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Late! Warrior dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mental Warrior!
A less than humble Mental Warrior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Late swinging wildly here.
Late dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Anjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Late tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo is trying to control. Late wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to sweep but Anjo has passed to side control!#T1#
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo prevents Late from escaping the position.
Late is trying to get back to half guard.
Anjo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anjo controlling the position.
Anjo throws an elbow but Late slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Anjo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Late to his feet. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Late looks to land a combination but Anjo avoids it well. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Late quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Anjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Late trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up. #T4#
Anjo works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo working away.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom.
Late keeping his opponent close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anjo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Late, who protects the arm well.
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 Little Late will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Anjo.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Anjo has the dominant position.#BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Late's guard.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo won't allow Late to sweep him here.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Late swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Late scores with a shot to the body.
Late looks for a takedown but Anjo sprawls well.
Late cracks Anjo with an open hand slap.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Late holds on and takes a little breather.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Late has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Late looks to land a combination. Anjo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Late's guard.
Anjo stops Late from standing up.
Anjo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Late's guard.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura but Late is defending well.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Late won't allow it.
Anjo passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Late takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anjo looking to score a takedown here. Late is defending well but Anjo drives through and ends up in Late's guard.#ES#
Late is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo has hold of one of Late's legs. Late is fighting the takedown attempt but Anjo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anjo postures up and lands a big shot to Late's brow.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Late.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Anjo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Late does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Late looking for submissions off his back.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well. #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.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom. #ES#
Late pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Late shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anjo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Late trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Late manages to break the clinch.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Late slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Late tries to land a front kick but Anjo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Late scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Late looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Late throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Anjo has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late misses with a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Anjo rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Anjo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Late 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Little Late!
After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Peramaki has a closed guard, preventing Late from standing up. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Late defends easily. #SUB#
Peramaki 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.
Late looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Late is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Late sitting in guard here, content to control.
Late in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Late controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Late defends well.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Late trying to move into half guard but instead Peramaki has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Late controlling the position.
Peramaki stands and throws Late's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Peramaki advances to mount. #SUB#
Peramaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Late has worked his arm free - good work by Late! #SUB#
Peramaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peramaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peramaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Late's legs.
Late is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Peramaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Late explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Peramaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peramaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Peramaki lands.
Peramaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.#TD2#
Late drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Late pushes down on Peramaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Late throws a low kick but Peramaki avoids it.#CL#
Peramaki instigates a clinch. #TD#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Late to the mat.
Late is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Late has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Late is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peramaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Late looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peramaki is one step ahead there. #T1#
Peramaki trying to move into half guard but instead Late has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Late throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Late's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Late.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Late is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Magomedov working Late over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Late tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Late really wants to buck Magomedov off and get back to his feet.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Late is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Late is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov prevents Late from getting the reversal.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Late is in trouble!
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Late hang on?
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Late is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Late is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Magomedov landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Late to control.#ES2#
Late somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Late scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Late lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Late is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Late.
Late shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Late is keeping him busy. #T1#
Magomedov prevents Late from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Late is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov has control of an arm but Late manages to advance to Magomedov's back!
Late trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magomedov doesn't escape.
Late is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Late biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Late from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Late trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Late prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.#T3#
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Late's attempts to control the action.
Late landing shots from mount.
Late controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Late has a good base and remains in mount.
Late trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. #SU2#
Late stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
Late fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late misses with a double jab #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov is standing up over Late. Late looks to escape but Magomedov dives into side control. #REVB#
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Late tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Little Late will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Late misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov postures up. #T1#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Late has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Late tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Late trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Late throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late misses with the body kick#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Late!
Late tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Late rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to keep control of the position but Late is staying busy.
Late is trying to remain composed but Magomedov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
I really don't envy Late right now.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Late.#T4#
Magomedov punishes Late with strikes from the back mount.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
Late is really stuck here.
Magomedov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Late's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Late 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Voronov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Late does no damage.
A head kick misses from Voronov.
Voronov looks to land a right hand but Late moved out of range.
Late fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voronov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Late.
Late fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Voronov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Late closes the distance and pushes Voronov back into the cage.
Voronov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Late swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Late breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Late has closed the distance and engaged Voronov in a clinch.
A short right from Voronov.
Late avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
Voronov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronov works on Late's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Late wants to get back to striking at distance but Voronov won't allow it.
Voronov lands with a left to the head.
Voronov lands with a short shot to the head.
Late is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voronov. #ROC#Late is rocked!
A short right from Voronov.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronov finish him?
Voronov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Voronov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Late tries to break free but Voronov pushes him back against the cage.
Voronov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Late's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronov.
Voronov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Late's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Little Late's cut even more.
Late wants to break free but Voronov has control.
Voronov pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Late looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Late misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voronov. #T2#
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Voronov has double underhooks.
Voronov lands with a light punch inside.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Voronov.
A nice left hand lands by Voronov.
Voronov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voronov pushes Late against the cage. Voronov is working some dirty boxing. Voronov pushes off with a quick right hook! Late goes down! Late tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Voronov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Voronov!
A very excited looking Yuri Voronov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Late lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendy's head.
Mendy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Late has knocked Mendy down with a huge combo! Late steps away and waves a wobbly Mendy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late flashes Mendy a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mendy's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mendy crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Late punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Late scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Late attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Late catches Herrera right on the button with a cross.
Herrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Late scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Late is looking to land body kicks.
As Late looks to move away, Herrera throws a big counter combo but Late just gets out of the way.
Herrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Late, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herrera drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Late throws a shot from downtown. Herrera moves away and avoids it.
Herrera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Late drops Herrera with a naaaaasty hook - Herrera is in real trouble here! Late dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.

Event: OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Late is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Late scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Late finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Late under the eye.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Late's defenses.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Late.
Late taking a breather.
Late looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Late shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Late ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Late steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Late and move into the clinch.
Late takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Late's head back.
Knox sizes up Late with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox swinging wildly here.
Late tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Late walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Knox lands a nice hook to Late's body. Late takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Late.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late looks winded!#CL#
Late tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Late 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Late throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Late avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Late takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
Knox 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.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Late bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Late gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Late tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Knox is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Late buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Late!! Late is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Knox throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Late swings for the body but Jcool moves out of range.
Late scores with a one two! Jcool had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jcool wants to counter with a clinch but Late pushes him away.
Jcool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Late counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Late is breathing heavily.
Late shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Jcool does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jcool unleashes a big counter combination but Late bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Late lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jcool shoots for a double leg takedown but Late sprawls well. He's pushed Jcool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jcool blocks the body kick.
Late misses with a body kick.
Jcool needs to keep his hands up - Late had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jcool on the side of the head. #T1#
Jcool dives in and grabs Late's left leg, looking for a takedown. Late pushes down on Jcool's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Late on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.
Late misses with a kick to the body.
Late looks for a takedown but Jcool sprawls well.
Jcool dives in for a single leg takedown but Late sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Late.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jcool or perhaps it was just good defense by Late, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Late misses the target.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jcool changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Late swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jcool counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jcool is keen to just control but Late is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jcool sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Late defending well though.
Jcool trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jcool might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Late haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Late controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Late.
Jcool steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Late.
Late works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Late closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Late tries a body shot but Jcool blocks it. #BC2#
Jcool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jcool's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jcool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Late cracks Jcool with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Late lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jcool doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Jcool is rocked!
Late throws a monster overhand right that drops Jcool! Late follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siregar manages to avoid it.#CL#
Siregar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siregar has him pressed against the cage.
Late prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Siregar gets control of Late's arms and successfully pulls guard. Siregar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Siregar has his foot on Late's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Late works his way back into a safe position though.
Late stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
Late trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Siregar is controlling Late's posture.
Late trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Late controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Siregar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siregar trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late misses with a right hand
and Siregar counters with a good low kick that Late was not able to check.
Late lands a body shot.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Siregar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Late throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Siregar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Siregar. #BC#
Siregar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Siregar moves out of range of the body kick from Late. #CL#
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Late.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Siregar has the dominant position.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siregar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siregar jumps guard but Late turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Late wants to get back to striking at distance but Siregar won't allow it.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
Siregar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Siregar has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Siregar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Late looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Siregar pushes him off.
Siregar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Late throws a right and a left that Siregar avoids nicely.
Late takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Siregar has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to stall.
Siregar takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Siregar pulls Late into guard.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
Late won't allow Siregar to get back to his feet.
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Late stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siregar.
Late leaves Siregar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Siregar rather than just go for the knockout.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Late closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siregar looks for a takedown but Late sprawls well.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siregar circles away quickly and effectively.
Late throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Late.
Siregar checks a leg kick.
Late throws a jab but it's blocked by Siregar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Siregar needs to keep his hands up - Late had a free shot at his head there.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Late, as that shot connected.
Late slaps away a takedown attempt from Siregar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Late.
Late is looking to score with low kicks.
Late throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Siregar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Siregar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Late trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siregar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Late utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siregar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Siregar throwing strikes from guard but Late blocks nicely.
Late keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siregar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siregar trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siregar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siregar is stalling in the full guard.
Late trying to control the position.
Siregar with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Late dives in for a single leg takedown but Siregar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Siregar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Siregar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Late did well to prevent Siregar getting side control.#SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura here.
Late tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.#T3#
Siregar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Siregar is trying to control. Late wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siregar is pressing down on Late's thigh, looking to free his foot. Late is holding on for now. #SUB#
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura but Late is defending well.
Siregar is thwarting Late's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Late is looking to escape.
Siregar is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Siregar.
Binsar Siregar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siregar working over Late with some ground and pound. Late looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Siregar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siregar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siregar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Late defending well though.
Siregar stalling away here and it's allowed Late to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Binsar Siregar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siregar.
Siregar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siregar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siregar dodges the punch combination from Late.
A punch combination from Late misses. #CL#
Siregar clinches up with Late and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Siregar jumps into guard, dragging Late to the mat.
Late wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar wants to sweep but no luck.
Late being controlled here momentarily.
Late trying to stand up but can't free himself from Siregar's guard.#T1#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Late's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Late won't allow Siregar to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Siregar pushes him off.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siregar at a distance.
Late has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Siregar tries to clinch up but Late circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Siregar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Late is not content to let Siregar control the position. #T2#
Late is trying to control Siregar's posture but Siregar avoids it.
Late is looking to regain half guard here but Siregar keeps moving and retains side control.
Late is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Siregar is controlling him well.
Siregar lands an elbow.
Siregar controlling the position from side mount.
Siregar scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Siregar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Late is trying to improve his position.
Late is not content to let Siregar control the position.
Siregar is working Late over with some ground and pound from side control. #ES2#
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siregar counters with a one-two to the body.
Siregar scores with a jab.#T4#
Late wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Siregar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Siregar drives through and clinches with Late against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Siregar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siregar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Siregar slows the pace down in half guard.
Siregar wants to take a breather but Late is having none of it.
Late wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy.
Siregar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siregar working over Late with some ground and pound. Late looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Binsar Siregar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siregar 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binsar Siregar!
A relieved looking Binsar Siregar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: DC 45: It's Vegas Baby!
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Late has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
Newport lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Newport has him pressed against the cage.
Late missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Newport.
Newport lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Late tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Late has a couple of punches blocked by Newport.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Newport's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Newport misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newport appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late fails to land the takedown.
Late misses with a double jab
and Newport cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#T1#
Newport stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late scores with a hook.
Newport dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late is breathing heavily.
Late throws a hook to the side of Newport's head but Newport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late. #KD2#
Newport drops Late with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Late looks back up at him and smiles so Newport waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Late is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newport paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Newport moves into range and clinches up with Late.
Newport scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Late tries to circle away but Newport has him pinned against the cage.
Newport digs a right hand underneath Late's ribcage. Late let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newport gets through Late's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Late tries to break the clinch but Newport is controlling the position. #T2#
Late's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Newport.
Newport softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Late is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newport creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newport digs a right hand into Late's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Late's gas tank.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Newport lands a shoulder strike.
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Newport has double underhooks.
Newport lands a nice shot to the body.
Newport works on Late's body with a couple of short punches.
Newport lands with a light punch inside.
Newport lands a nice uppercut.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newport lands with a light punch inside.
Newport lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Newport.
Newport working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newport pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newport.
Newport gets through Late's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Newport is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Newport.
A short uppercut from Newport.
Newport works on Late's body with a couple of short punches.
Newport lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
Newport is working Late over against the cage.
Newport lands an uppercut.
Newport mutters something to Late before pushing him back against the cage. As Late comes back towards him, Newport unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Late clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Newport!
A very excited looking Aaron Newport made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Late doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Late thinking.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Late showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sven.
Sven slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Late has his takedown stuffed
and Sven counters with a straight right hand.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Sven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Late clinches.
Late tries to pull guard but Sven holds him up against the cage and eventually Late drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late throws a body punch but Sven moves out of range.
Late digs a good hook to Sven's body.
Sven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late. #CL#
Late closes the distance and clinches.
Sven has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Late looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Sven has the dominant position.
Late wants to break free but Sven has control. #BC2#
Sven breaks the clinch.
Late thows a leg kick but Sven checks it
enabling Sven to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sven throws out a powerful jab.
Sven walks into a stiff left hand from Late.
Sven avoids the body shot from Late.
Sven tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late misses with a lunging right hand
and Late takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sven as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Late in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#KD2#
Sven lands a big uppercut and Late crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Late looks OK. Sven waves Late back to his feet!#ROC2#Late is rocked!
Late ducks into an uppercut from Sven and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayden Sven!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
Eli counters with a body kick.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Eli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Late is looking to chop away at Eli's legs.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Eli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late is looking to clinch but Eli is avoiding it.
Late tries to clinch up.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late slips a straight right by Eli.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eli connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Eli.
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Eli.
Eli lands with a nice body kick.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eli moves away.
Eli thuds his right hand into Late's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Late misses with the combination.
Eli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Late lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
Eli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eli.
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Late walks into a stiff left hand from Eli.
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!
Late throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eli.
Late wants to slow Eli down by chopping away at his legs.
Eli connects with an inside leg kick.
Eli dodges the punch combination from Late.
Eli with the inside leg kick.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Late avoids the head kick by Eli.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Late on the side of the head.
Eli thuds his right hand into Late's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eli misses with a looping left.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Late does no damage.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Eli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
Late takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eli.
Late is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Late throws a big shot that misses.
Late sizes up Eli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Eli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late. #T3#
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Late had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Eli lands a right hook to the body.
Eli connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eli.
Late connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Late misses with an uppercut.
Eli lands a head kick!
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Late takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eli with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Eli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late lands with a right hand.
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Late was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eli misses the jab.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Late crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eli - the referee stops the clock and Late gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eli. Late manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Late avoids the head kick by Eli.
Late misses with the combination.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Late throws out a leg kick but Eli moves out of range and Late only half commits.
Eli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Late shoots in but Eli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A good leg kick by Eli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Late throws out a loose jab but Eli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Eli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Eli.
Late is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Eli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Late throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
Eli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Eli.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eli! But no joy.
Nice cross by Eli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Eli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Late has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli lands with a kick to the temple. Late shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Eli keeps Late at a distance using the push kick.
Eli throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tom Eli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late misses with an uppercut. Eli saw that one coming.
Eli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Late might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Eli jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Late on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Late throws a leg kick but Eli checks it.
Eli connects with a leg kick.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eli lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Eli.
A jab lands there for Eli.
Late thuds his right hand into Eli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eli connects with the punch.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Jab from Eli.
Late will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Late has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eli.
Nice straight punches there by Late. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Late.
Late feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Late looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eli throws a head kick that half lands.
Eli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eli.
Eli throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Eli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Late moves away from the strike by Eli. #T3#
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Eli as Late shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Late.
Eli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late lands a glancing blow to the side of Eli's head.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eli finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Eli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eli connects with a right hand. Late shakes it off.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Eli pushes him off.
Late throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eli connects with a body shot.
Eli scores with a spinning back kick!
Eli lands a leg kick that knocks Late off balance momentarily.
Eli jabs at Late's body.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Eli scores with a jab.
Eli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Eli. That snapped Late's head back.
Nice body punch from Late.
Eli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Late. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eli staying out of range there.
Eli feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
The crowd cheers as Eli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Late doesn't seem phased though.
Late misses with a hook.
Eli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Late doesn't seem bothered though.
Late misses with a double jab.
Late is looking to clinch but Eli is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eli.
Eli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Late on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Eli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Late's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Late finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
A little jabbing left from Eli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late throws the kick towards the body but Eli avoids it.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eli as he jumps to the side.
Late gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eli.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eli - that will leave a mark!
Eli looks to land a combination. Late sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eli moves away from the strike by Late.
Eli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Late on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eli. Eli obviously looking to wear him down.
Late chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eli can pounce on him.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Eli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eli feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Late on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Eli misses.
Eli with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Eli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
Late shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eli but Eli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eli misses with a looping left.
Eli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Eli there.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eli cracks Late with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Late on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late looks to land a combination but Eli avoids it well.
Eli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eli finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eli cracks Late with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tom Eli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli with a jab.
Eli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Eli lands.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eli.
Late misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Eli finds it's way through Late's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Late.
Late throws a solid leg kick but Eli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Late.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Eli is just out of range.
Eli throws a big counter head kick but Late avoids it with no problem.
Late swinging wildly here.
A jab from Eli does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eli. That's going to slow Late down.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Late swinging wildly here.
Jab from Eli.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Late has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli scoring well with a low kick there.
Eli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eli checks it well.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Late looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Late tries to clinch up but Eli circles away and keeps his distance.
Eli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Late shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Late tries to bum rush Eli with a series of wild strikes but Eli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Eli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late throws a body punch but Eli moves out of range.
Late needs to keep his hands up - Eli had a free shot at his head there.
Eli throws a series of strikes that have Late backpedaling.
Eli throws a poor cross that misses
and Late counters with a series of strikes. Eli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eli lands a right hook to the body.
Eli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Late has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eli.
Eli misses with an uppercut.
Late seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late is looking to clinch.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Late wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Eli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Eli!
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Late slips under a jab from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#KD#
Late lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Calan Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Late finish him?
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Late jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

Event: DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Late looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Late shoots in.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Late throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Late is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Late stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Late drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Late uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Late misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Late is rocked!
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Late.
Oh Late is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Late connects with a jab.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Late throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Late misses with a left hand
and Late takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Late is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Late tries to clinch up.
Late throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Late is breathing heavily.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Late tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Sitsongrit cracks Late with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sitsongrit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Late to stand back up!
Sitsongrit circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Late tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sitsongrit wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Late misses with an uppercut. Dye saw that one coming.
Late lands a body shot.
Dye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Dye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Dye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Late.
Dye misses the shot to the body.
Dye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Late sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Late misses with a leg kick.
Late uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Late with a poor takedown
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
Late throws a jab when Dye was well out of range.
Late keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dye.
Dye misses with a wild body shot.
Dye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dye circles away quickly and effectively.
Dye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late slips under a jab.#T1#
Late takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dye connects with a body shot.
Late closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dye back to the cage. Late follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Late takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Late stuns Dye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late throws a series of strikes that have Dye backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Dye. That snapped Late's head back. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Dye misses with a lunging right hand
and Late counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Dye finish him?#KD#
Dye sends Late crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dye is motioning to the referee to let Late up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dye scores with the left hand. Late knows he should have avoided that one.
Dye throws a hook but Late blocks it.
As Dye backs off Late throws a huge counter combo but Dye manages to avoid it all.
Dye cracks Late with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Late falls to his knees and Dye doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Job shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Late is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Job preventing the sweep.
Late wants to stand up but Job is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Late.#T1#
Job is working Late over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Late works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Job trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Job drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Late dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Late not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Late being controlled here momentarily.
Late must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Late trying to stand up but can't free himself from Job's guard.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Late got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Late has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Job keeping full guard, as Late tries to pass.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Late really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Late content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Late is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Late has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Late lands a left and a right that send Home crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Home is rocked!
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Home paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Home is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Late darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Home's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Late before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska walks into a straight right hand from Late.
We've been hearing reports that Shalashaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Late tries for a takedown but Shalashaska circles away easily#CL#
and Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Late is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalashaska. Shalashaska gets slowly back to his feet.
Late doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Late misses with a takedown
and Shalashaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Late catches Shalashaska right on the button with a cross.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Late lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Late is predictable there #TD#
and Shalashaska counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shalashaska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shalashaska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Shalashaska tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Late gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Late is controlling an arm, preventing Shalashaska from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #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.
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Shalashaska is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Late has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Late! #SUB#
Shalashaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Late gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Late wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving. #T3#
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalashaska is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalashaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalashaska is keeping the position for now.
Late wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Shalashaska wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Shalashaska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Late has passed into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shalashaska is not content to let Late control the position.
Shalashaska tries to buck Late off but Late is having none of it.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working.
Shalashaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Late misses with a combination #CL#
and Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Late is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Late wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shalashaska pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalashaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Shalashaska scores with a shoulder strike.
Shalashaska lands with a right to the head.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Shalashaska is controlling him.#T1#
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shalashaska lands a body punch.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shalashaska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Shalashaska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Shalashaska gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shalashaska passes to side control. #SUB#
Shalashaska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Shalashaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Late, who protects the arm well.
Late is looking to regain half guard here but Shalashaska keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shalashaska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Late is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shalashaska's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Shalashaska! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Late has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Shalashaska!
Post fight, Adam Shalashaska stared into the camera and said 'You're pretty good.'.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Meredith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meredith scores with a sloppy right hand. Late should have avoided that one.
Late throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meredith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Late thinking.
Late throws a series of punches but Meredith moves out of range.
Late walks into a jab.
Late misses with a jab, cross combination.
Late fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meredith misses with a body shot. #CL#
Meredith pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Meredith manages to break the clinch.
Late keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meredith lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Late moves out of range as Meredith strikes.
Late lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Meredith shoots in and gets a takedown into Late's guard.
Meredith looking to pass the guard.
Meredith wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #T1#
Meredith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Meredith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meredith wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Late wants to sweep here but Meredith controlling him for the moment.
Meredith postures up.
Late looking for a sweep. Not yet Late, not yet.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Late can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meredith controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meredith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Late is looking to stand up but Meredith isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Late or perhaps it was just good defense by Meredith, which made it look bad.
Late throws a body punch but Meredith moves out of range.
Late throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Meredith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meredith.
Meredith throws an elbow that misses.
Meredith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Late prevents a body shot from Meredith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meredith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meredith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late looking for a takedown. #BC#
Meredith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meredith cracks Late with a good jab.
Meredith lands a jab to Late's midsection.#T3#
Late misses with a takedown attempt - Meredith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ted Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late throws a series of punches but Meredith avoids them all with ease.
Meredith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Meredith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meredith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Meredith gets a clinch.
Late misses with the head strike.
Meredith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Meredith has him pressed against the cage.
Meredith lands with a left to the head.
Meredith trying to land knees to the body.
Late scores with a shot to the side of Meredith's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meredith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meredith is keeping busy.
Meredith connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Meredith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Meredith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Late throws a right hand that misses
and Meredith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meredith misses with a wild combination.
Late throws a big shot that misses.
Meredith throws a hook to the side of Late's head but Late sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meredith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Late misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Late drops Meredith with a beautiful combination! Meredith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Late is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Meredith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ted Meredith has been cut.
Meredith walks straight into a right hand from Late - that's dropped him! Late jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Meredith from any more punishment! Meredith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Damien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damien shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien throws a hook to the side of Late's head but Late sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Damien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Damien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Late connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Damien tumbling to the canvas! Late pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Damien was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Little Late!
After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Late gets a clinch. #BC2#
Late escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late throws out a powerful jab.
Moura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Late's waist but Late gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moura off to one side.
Late takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Late.
Moura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Late. No joy for Moura on that attempt.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbar Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Late punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Moura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Late quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Moura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Late doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moura. #SUB#
Late is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura. #T1#
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Late defends it.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moura working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Late's thigh. Late counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Late swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Moura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Late is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Late has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Late trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Late keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Late wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Late advances to half guard.
Late tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg. #T3#
Late controlling the action here.
Late wants to stand up but Moura is controlling the position.
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moura keeps working. #SUB#
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Late trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Late seems to be working for a kimura but Moura defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Late is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moura sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Late misses with a wild combination.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moura at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moura.
Late stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Late lands a left and a right that send Moura crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Moura is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aderbar Moura has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Moura crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Late!
During a confident post fight interview, Little Late thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Late darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Late not doing much here.
Monferand is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monferand trying to control but Late postures up.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Late trying to control the action but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Late passes to side control.
Monferand can't do much from the bottom here.
Monferand is trying to escape the position but Late is controlling the position. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a combination #TD#
and Monferand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monferand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late wants to sweep here but Monferand controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Monferand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Late lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Monferand looking to control. #SUB#
Monferand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Late defends it easily.
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Late wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Late looking to pass the guard.
Late stopping the sweep attempt from Monferand.
Late slips nicely into half guard.
Monferand controlling the position well. #T3#
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monferand keeps working.
Late thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monferand is trying to control but can't.
Late stalling.
Late is trying to control. Monferand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to free his trapped foot but Monferand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monferand is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Late is working for a kimura but Monferand is defending it quite comfortably.
Monferand is doing well to control the position and prevent Late from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Late has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Late controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Late trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late dominated that round.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Late lands a jab.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Monferand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Late misses with a few strikes there.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Monferand counters with a shoot takedown. Late fights it but they end up in guard.

Late is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monferand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Late has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Late finds it's way through Monferand's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Monferand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monferand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a leg kick that misses.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late lands with a straight right. Monferand didn't see that one coming.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
Late tries to bum rush Monferand with a series of wild strikes but Monferand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Late pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monferand is out of range and Late settles back down.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Late is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late misses with a double jab #TD#
so Monferand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monferand trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Monferand looking to pass the guard.
Late being controlled here, momentarily.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Monferand is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Late seems keen to control Monferand's posture.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!#REVB#
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monferand has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Late has passed into side control.
Late happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a body punch #TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Late won't be happy with that.

Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Monferand takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Late scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.#SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to join him on the feet.
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Late throws a series of punches but Monferand avoids them all with ease.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Monferand feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
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!
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monferand attempts a counter takedown but Late avoids it well and moves away.
Late swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Late looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monferand is one step ahead there.
Monferand is looking to pass into half guard but Late pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Late is in guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard. #REVR#
Monferand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Late throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monferand works over Late with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Late misses.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a jab but it's blocked by Monferand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monferand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
Late cracks Monferand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Late misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Monferand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Late!

Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monferand is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Late is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Monferand.
Monferand winds up and cracks Late with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monferand with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monferand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Late is holding on to half guard well.
Monferand thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Late's head.
Monferand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Late trying to control from the bottom.
Late is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monferand scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Monferand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Monferand sits in half guard.
Late regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monferand.
Monferand scoring with some ground and pound.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!#REVB##SUB#
Monferand has his foot on Late's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Late works his way back into a safe position though.
Late advances to half guard.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Monferand wants to sweep but Late has passed to side control!
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Late is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Monferand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monferand wants to control but Late postures up.
Monferand tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Monferand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monferand. #TD2#
Late looking to score a takedown here. Monferand is defending well but Late drives through and ends up in Monferand's guard.#T4#
Monferand looking for a sweep. Not yet Monferand, not yet.
Joseph Monferand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late trying to control but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Monferand trying to keep a closed guard but Late is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand can't keep his opponent in guard - Late advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1##KD#
Late drops Wei with a beautiful combination! Wei stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Late is looking for the KO!#ROC#Wei is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zhang Wei has been cut.
Late throws an overhand right that has Wei reeling! Late follows up with more punches and Wei is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Late!
A very excited looking Little Late made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Zhang Wei spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know if I can keep on fighting after this one. I'm so sorry to my fans, I thought I would win, I'm sorry.'.

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White misses the jab.
Late tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
White throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late misses with a low kick.
White scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from White as Late shoots in.
Niko White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
White misses with an uppercut. Late saw that one coming.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Late counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Late to acknowledge the strikes.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Late tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niko White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White blocks a head kick by Late.
Late changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Late manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White misses with a looping right.
Late is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Late wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Late blocks a jab.#T2#
Late tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Late shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Late keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
A jab from White finds it's way through Late's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late throws a head kick that misses.
White misses with a body shot. #T3#
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Late fails to land with a series of punches.
White is looking to counter punch.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Late with a poor takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Late keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Late throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throwing a counter right hand but Late manages to avoid it.
Late throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Late counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Late clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Late is trying to stall.
Late is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
White slows down the pace here.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Late.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Late steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Late dodges the punch combination from White.
Late tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White throws a hook but Late blocks it.
White wants to clinch
and Late makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late wants to clinch.#T1#
Late tries to clinch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
White gets a clinch.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by White. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Late's head and hops out.
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Late wants to clinch.#T2#
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Late on that attempt.
Late tries to clinch up
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Late does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.
Late throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Late tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niko White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.#CL2#
Late moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Late jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Late tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Late is looking for a takedown.
Late is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Late is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White lands a right hand.
Niko White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Late looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Late is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Late is breathing heavily.
White misses with some punches.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Late clinches with his opponent.
Late fails to pull guard.
Late jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Late can't break the clinch.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Late backwards.
White lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White. #T1#
White cracks Late with a nice body shot.
Late has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Niko White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
White leaning against his opponent.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Late has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Late takes a shot to the head.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
White tries to work over Late's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
White pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niko White is winning the standup battle so far.
White cracks Late with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Late is rocked!#T2#
White throws a series of punches but Late avoids them all with ease.
Late shapes to counter with a head kick.
White lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
White closes the distance and clinches.
White scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Late's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
A bit of stalling here from White.
A shot in the inside from White.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Late is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Late up against the cage.
Late is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late letting White take a breather here.
White misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Niko White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White keeps control of Late as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White keeps control of Late as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Late is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White cracks Late with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Late's head back.
Late throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.
Late misses with a combination
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
White jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Late misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko White!
Niko White really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that X-Treme Clothingâ„¢ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Late throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Late drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wilson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Late should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wilson has tightened it up now! Late 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 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Wilson!
A less than humble Wade Wilson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bai as he avoids it easily.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bai tries to clinch up but Late circles away and keeps his distance.
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bai on the side of the head.
Late tries to land a body kick
letting Bai counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Bai misses with a double jab.
Bai lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Bai pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Bai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Late is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai trying to stall but Late improves his position. #T1#
Late tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Late goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai has Late pushed against the cage.
Bai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai misses with a body kick.
Late moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Late jabs Bai to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bai moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bai pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Late looking for a takedown.
Late tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Late is keeping busy.
Maybe Bai would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bai is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Late prevents a body shot from Bai.
Bai has a couple of punches blocked by Late.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai trying to control the position but instead, Late has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bai into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late tries to clinch up but Bai circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Bai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
Late blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Late tries to throw a body punch but Bai avoids it by throwing Late back against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bai gets underhooks to prevent Late's takedown attempt. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Bai.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late throws a head kick that Bai semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bai tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Late tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bai smiles and moves away.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Late.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's time! Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Bai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bai sets himself, and Late steps forward looking for the clinch! Bai avoids it this time.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late misses with a body kick.
Bai with a nice calf kick.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Bai tries to clinch but Late moves out of range.
Late tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bai tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but Bai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bai lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Late tries to counter it with a takedown but Bai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Late wants to clinch.
Bai blocks a head kick by Late.
Bai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Bai is looking to clinch but Late is avoiding it.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Bai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
Bai working aggressively here.
Late jumps guard but Bai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Late blocks an uppercut.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
A short left from Bai. #T2#
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bai.
Li Bai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bai is pushing Late up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Bai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bai lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bai wants to stall. #T3#
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Late feints and as Bai raises his hands in defense, Late changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Late decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bai, up you get!
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bai defends it nicely.
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li Bai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Late is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bai wants to clinch up but Late keeps it at a distance.
Late pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bai misses the target.#T4#
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Late walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Bai forces Late back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Late tries to pull guard but Bai won't allow it.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Bai tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Bai back against the cage.
Bai cracks Late with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Late fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bai prevents it.
The referee calls for Bai to work.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bai walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Bai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Late pushes Bai up against the cage in a clinch.
Late trying to control the position but instead, Bai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Late into the cage.
Bai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Late's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Bai.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Bai is struggling to control the position.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bai wants to stall.
Bai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Late. #T1#
Late is looking to break free of the clinch but Bai has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bai misses with a punch to the body.
Late is trying to pull guard but Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Bai slowing the pace effectively.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Bai tries to tie him up.
Bai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bai.
Bai looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Bai.
Bai is looking to clinch.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Late paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bai as he jumps to the side.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.#CL#
Bai darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Late.
Bai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Late wants a takedown but no success here.
Late is looking to control Bai's arms but Bai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Late has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Bai - that landed with a thud.
Bai is looking to control Late's arms but Late gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bai has his back to the cage.
Bai can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Late being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bai lands with a light punch inside.
Bai controlling the action here for a moment.
Bai swings wildly with an uppercut but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bai presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bai.
Late tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Late is trying to break the clinch but Bai is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Bai.
Bai has Late pressed against the cage.
Bai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bai.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bai lands a shot to the body.
Li Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bai throws a head punch that misses.
Late fails to pull guard.
Late being controlled against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bai.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bai, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Bai!
Li Bai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Late shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to hold on to Late's head to control him but Late postures up.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Late is sitting in close to Lee's body. Lee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Late is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Late is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryker Lee!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Marmot darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.#BC2#
Marmot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marmot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Late.
We've been told by Late's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Marmot gets a clinch.
Late jumps guard but Marmot stands there with Late around his waist. Late gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marmot has Late pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1##BC2#
Marmot breaks the clinch.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marmot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Late was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marmot .
Late tries to counter by clinching up but Marmot breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Marmot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Marmot wants the takedown. Late is fighting it off but Marmot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Late's guard against the cage.
Late is looking to stand back up but Marmot counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Late. #REVR#
Late on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Late tries to get out of the position.
Late is looking for a sweep. Marmot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Late moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Late wants to stand up but Marmot is controlling him.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Late keeping full guard, as Marmot tries to pass.
Marmot trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Late 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.
Late can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmot controls the pace.
Late knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marmot on the ground.#T3#
Late throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Late wants to sweep but no luck.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Marmot is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Late is defended easily by Marmot .
Marmot misses with a double jab
and Late counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Marmot misses with a kick to the body.
Marmot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Late counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marmot swivels and escapes.
Marmot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marmot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Late tries a low kick but Marmot avoids it.
Marmot thinks about the counter body kick.
Marmot throws a head kick but Late moves out of range. #CL2#
Marmot rushes Late and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marmot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marmot as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marmot is defended easily by Late.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Marmot follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mason Marmot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marmot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Late defends well and Marmot ends up having to push Late into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marmot shoots in for a double leg but Late sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marmot .
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marmot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marmot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Late avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Late tries to keep at a distance but Marmot has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marmot is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Late breaks the clinch.
Marmot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Marmot tries to get set, Late tries to push him back and clinch up but Marmot manages to avoid the attempt.
Marmot throws a jab but it's blocked by Late.
Marmot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late dives in and grabs Marmot 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marmot pushes down on Late's head and hops out.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Marmot pushes him off.
Late sets himself, and Marmot steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Marmot tries to clinch
and Marmot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.#CL#
Late closes the distance and pushes Marmot back into the cage.
Late wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Late is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marmot is keeping busy.
Late tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marmot walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Late throws a wild body kick that Marmot sees coming a mile off.
Late closes the distance but Marmot moves to the side #TD2#
and Marmot counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Marmot wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #SUB#
Late is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marmot is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Late looking to control.
Marmot forces his way into half guard.
Marmot passes into side control, despite Late's attempt to control the position.
Marmot wants to stand but Late has his arm trapped.
Marmot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late is looking for a sweep.#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.
Marmot tries to stand but Late is controlling his head.
Marmot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marmot working the body and head with strikes.
Late can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marmot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marmot is looking to take a break and control but Late 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.

Mason Marmot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marmot defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Marmot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late thuds a left hand into Marmot 's body.
Late tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marmot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marmot wants it to stay on the feet.
Marmot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marmot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late throws a head kick that misses.
Marmot has his takedown stuffed
and Late counters with a three punch combo that has Marmot backing up. Marmot nods at Late to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Late has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Marmot counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Late has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marmot after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Marmot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Late gets a clinch.
Late drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marmot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Late has Marmot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marmot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Marmot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Late pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marmot shoots in for a double leg but Late sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Marmot pushes him off.
Late throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Late moves into the clinch.
Late dodges an elbow strike from Marmot .
Late managing to block the knees to the body from Marmot .
Marmot tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Marmot back against the cage.
Marmot tries for a takedown but Late manages to get underhooks.
Late jumps guard but Marmot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Marmot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Late blocks a head kick by Marmot .
Marmot swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Late.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Late wants to clinch.
Late scores with a head kick. #T4#
Marmot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Marmot circles away. #TD2#
Late tries to sprawl but Marmot drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Late has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marmot is on him like a limpet, forcing Late back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Marmot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marmot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Late tries to land a knee to the head but Marmot blocks with his arms.
Marmot wants to take the fight to the mat but Late manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Marmot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Late tries a knee to the head but Marmot blocks it.
Late fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marmot 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marmot !
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neel sprawls and moves away.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Late swats away the attempt to clinch by Neel .
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Neel misses.
Late tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neel defends well and Late ends up having to push Neel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Late escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Late sets himself, and Neel steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Neel misses with a takedown attempt
and Late counters with a three punch combo that has Neel backing up. Neel nods at Late to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late throws a head kick that misses.
Late has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Neel .
Neel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Neel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Late misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Neel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Late throws a body shot but no joy.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Neel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Neel .
Neel misses with a takedown
and Late counters with a two punch combo.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neel as he avoids it easily.
Neel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Late sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neel somewhat.#T2#
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neel swivels and escapes.
Late uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neel .
Late keeps the fight on the outside.
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neel throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Late half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neel sprawls well. Neel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Late gets slowly back to his feet.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Late drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Neel has his feet on Late's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
A slow jab from Late misses its intended target.
Neel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Late dives in for a single leg takedown but Neel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Neel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Late tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Late misses with some punches.
Neel blocks an elbow strike.
Late tries to land a knee to the head but Neel blocks with his arms.
Neel lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neel avoids the head kick by Late. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Late. No joy for Neel on that attempt.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neel moves away.
Neel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neel looks winded!#CL#
Late forces Neel back against the cage and clinches.
Late tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neel smiles and moves away. #CL#
Late clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neel dives in for a single leg takedown but Late sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Neel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Late defends it nicely.
Late seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Neel is looking to clinch.
Neel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Late wants it to stay on the feet.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Neel .#CL#
Late pushes Neel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neel prevents the takedown attempt.
Late stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Neel is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neel wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Late closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Late digs a right hand into Neel 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neel 's gas tank.
Neel is breathing heavily.
Late digs a right hand underneath Neel 's ribcage. Neel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Late avoiding damage. #TD#
Late jumps into guard, dragging Neel to the mat. #ES#
Late pushes Neel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Neel tries to keep at a distance but Late has taken the fight into the clinch.
Late pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neel but Neel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neel darts in looking for a takedown but Late gets double underhooks and turns Neel into the cage.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Neel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neel lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Neel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Late postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Late content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Late decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Late drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Late lands a couple of elbows.
Late has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Late scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Little Late overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Late showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Late stands up and waves to Neel to follow him. #T4##CL#
Late clinches. #TD#
Late decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Late has his foot on Neel 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neel works his way back into a safe position though.
Late throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Late on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Late tries to get out of the position.
Late controlling Neel 's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Neel is looking to clinch. #CL#
Late drives through and clinches with Neel against the cage.
Neel wants to stall.
Neel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Late just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neel tries to break the clinch but Late is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Neel 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Late.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Late slows down the pace here. #T1##TD#
Late gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Late wants to pass to mount but Neel is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SU#
Late stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Neel to get to his feet.
Neel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Late tries to clinch but Neel is having none of it.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Late looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Neel !
Neel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Neel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Late stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neel as he avoids it easily.
Late tries for a takedown but Neel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Neel goes for a double leg but Late avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Late continues to drive forward.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch but Neel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Late goes for a double leg but Neel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neel continues to drive forward.
Neel is looking for the big counter here.#T4##BC#
Late breaks the clinch. #TD#
Late closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Neel quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Late decides to return to a standing position.
Neel blocks a head kick by Late.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Late shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neel wants to stand back up but Late manages to pass into side control.
Jeff Neel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Late is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neel can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Late looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Late 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Late!
After winning the bout, Little Late thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Late throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balestrin misses with a left hand
and Late counters with a left and a right that stings Balestrin.
Late gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balestrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late with a poor takedown #CL#
and Balestrin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balestrin lands with a left to the head.
Late throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Balestrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balestrin lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balestrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
Late tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balestrin avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balestrin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balestrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
Balestrin lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Balestrin lands an uppercut.
Late is trying to pull guard but Balestrin has him pressed against the cage.
Julio Balestrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Balestrin can't find room to land a body shot as Late controls the action.
Late tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balestrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Balestrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lates head.
Balestrin lands with a light punch inside.
Balestrin lands with a left to the head.
Balestrin lands with a short shot to the head.
Balestrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
Balestrin digs a right hand underneath Late's ribcage. Late let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balestrin works on Late's body with a couple of short punches.
Late looks winded!
Late takes a shot to the head.
Late's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balestrin effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Nice body punch from Balestrin - that landed with a thud.
Balestrin avoids the elbow strike from Late, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Balestrin as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Balestrin.
Balestrin presses Late against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balestrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Balestrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balestrin scores with a hook to the body.
Balestrin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balestrin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Balestrin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balestrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Balestrin. #T3#
A hook to the body from Balestrin.
A left hand lands to the body for Balestrin.
Balestrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
Balestrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balestrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Balestrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Balestrin.
Balestrin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Late.
Balestrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Balestrin pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balestrin lands with a short shot to the head.
Balestrin digs a right hand underneath Late's ribcage. Late let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Balestrin.
Balestrin pushes Late back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balestrin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balestrin stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Balestrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lates head.
A short body shot lands from Balestrin as the two fighters clinch.
Balestrin scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Balestrin lands a body punch.
Balestrin lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Balestrin.
Balestrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balestrin lands with a right to the head.
Balestrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balestrin.
We've been informed that Late has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Balestrin. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Balestrin works on Late's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balestrin lands with a light punch inside.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Balestrin finish him?
Balestrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balestrin lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Balestrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Balestrin stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Balestrin clinches.
Balestrin lands with a right to the head.
Balestrin digs a right hand underneath Late's ribcage. Late let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balestrin.
Balestrin avoiding damage.
Late tries to pull guard but Balestrin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balestrin.
Balestrin is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Balestrin.
Balestrin digs a right hand into Late's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Late's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Balestrin.
Late is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Balestrin. #T1#
A short right from Balestrin.
Balestrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balestrin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balestrin lands a shot to the body.
Balestrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Balestrin stalling against the cage.
Balestrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balestrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Late's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balestrin lands a body punch.
Balestrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Balestrin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balestrin scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
Balestrin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balestrin pushes Late against the cage. Balestrin is working some dirty boxing. Balestrin pushes off with a quick right hook! Late goes down! Late tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Balestrin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Balestrin!
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Gallahad shoots and misses
letting Late counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gallahad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Late!#SUB#
Gallahad in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Late is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
A very excited looking Auric Gallahad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Late manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Late shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Late wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Williams has his feet on Late's thighs here. He's pushed Late 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! Late screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

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