Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Muromets throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ilya Muromets has been cut.
Muromets sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler is looking to clinch. #TD#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muromets looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Muromets is trying to improve his position.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muromets on the ground.
Muromets gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muromets tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Muromets moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Muromets wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Muromets keeps moving.
Muromets tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Muromets throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muromets trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Muromets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muromets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Muromets's legs - danger averted.#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.
Muromets looking to control.
Chandler looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muromets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muromets tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler throws a big counter combination but Muromets scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muromets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Muromets moved away.
Muromets fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muromets connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muromets fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muromets keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muromets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler. #T3#
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chandler is fighting to break Muromets's control of his arms but Muromets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muromets is trying to keep Chandler in close. #SUB2#
Muromets has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muromets wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Chandler won't allow Muromets to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Muromets is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throws a low kick but Muromets moves out of range easily.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
Chandler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muromets eats them both and turns towards Chandler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muromets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Lawson Chandler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Muromets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilya Muromets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Muromets missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muromets.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muromets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler throws a quick counter head kick but Muromets was just out of range.
Muromets with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Muromets is rocked!
Muromets bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Chandler comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Muromets falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Muromets was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawson Chandler!
Our winner, Lawson Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kha feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Kha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kha trying to control the position.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler pushing down on Kha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chandler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kha!
Chandler controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Chandler 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.#T3#
It looks like Chandler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Chandler rushes Kha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Kha.
Kha trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler pushes Kha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kha backwards. #T1#
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Chandler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kha's guard. #REVB#
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The adventures of Chandler the control monster continue. Boring.
Chandler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kha crumples to the floor! Chandler milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lawson Chandler!
After winning the bout, Lawson Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Chandler manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Chandler drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Chandler has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson. #TD2#
Nelson jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Nelson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T3#
Chandler controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chandler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!#T1#
Nelson is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Chandler is controlling the position.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Chandler prevents Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Chandler slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Nelson.
Chandler controlling from mount. #T3#
Nelson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Chandler controlling his opponent. #T4#
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler 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#
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Chandler gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Chandler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chandler doesn't defend quickly enough and Nelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Chandler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nelson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Chandler misses with a leg kick.
Hell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hell throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Hell misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Hell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Hell sees coming a mile off.
Hell misses with a looping left.
Chandler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hell misses.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chandler. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Chandler scores with a head kick. Hell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hell has been cut.
Chandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Hell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hell throws out a powerful jab.
Hell throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hell checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Hell is out of range.
Hell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Hell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hell slips under a jab from Chandler.
Hell moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Hell scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Hell missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hell throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range. #T2#
Hell throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Hell connects with a nice looking jab.
Hell scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
A jab from Hell misses.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Hell throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hell should have avoided that one.
Hell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Hell throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Hell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hell misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hell.
Hell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Hell is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Chandler throws a push kick but Hell slaps the foot to one side.
Hell is looking to counter punch.
Hell dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Hell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Hell.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Hell defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Hell takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Hell misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Hell tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#T4#
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Hell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hell works the jab nicely.
Chandler moves out of range as Hell strikes.
Hell throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hell looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler cracks Hell with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Hell is rocked!
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Hell.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Hell avoids nicely.
Hell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Hell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hell'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#
Hell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hell.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hell throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Hell misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Chandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hell throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Hell throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hell.
Nice uppercut lands for Hell. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Chandler lands.
A low kick from Hell misses #KD2#
and Chandler counters with a nice right hand that sends Hell toppling to the canvas! Hell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chandler finish him?!
Oh Hell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Chandler cracks Hell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chandler pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawson Chandler!
A victorious Lawson Chandler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Robbie Hell had this to say: 'Akkor is ï¿½n vagyok a legjobb! :)'.

Event: WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Tragedy as he checks the leg kick.
Tragedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
The fighters circling - Tragedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tragedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Tragedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Tragedy.
Tragedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
Tragedy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler tests Tragedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Chandler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tragedy is out of range.
Tragedy wants to slow Chandler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tragedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
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!
Tragedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tragedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Tragedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chandler throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Tragedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tragedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Tragedy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tragedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tragedy! #T2#
Chandler throws a leg kick but Tragedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tragedy throws a push kick but Chandler slaps the foot to one side.
Tragedy misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
A jab from Tragedy misses.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Tragedy manages to avoid it.
Tragedy lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands with a good body shot.
Tragedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Tragedy.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Tragedy moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tragedy misses with a body shot.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tragedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tragedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Tragedy lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tragedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Tragedy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tragedy scores with a body shot.
Tragedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Chandler seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tragedy shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Chandler is backing up but Tragedy catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Chandler covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tragedy Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
An out of breath Trage Tragedy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maldonado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Maldonado settles back down.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldonado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Chandler lands a big head kick that sends Maldonado tumbling to the mat! Chandler takes a step backwards and waves Maldonado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Maldonado is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Maldonado tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler slips a straight right by Maldonado.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado scores with a punch to the head.
Chandler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado. #T1#
Maldonado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Chandler lands a big right hand that sends Maldonado crashing to the mat! Chandler stays standing though and waves Maldonado back to his feet!
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Ralphie Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Maldonado moved out of range nicely.
Chandler steps in with a hook that catches Maldonado right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chandler follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maldonado looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawson Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Lawson Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Dickons swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
A nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Dickons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Dickons scores with a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Dickons advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Dickons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chandler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dickons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Dickons eventually gives up the hold.
Chandler wants to control but Dickons is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Chandler gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickons connects with a body shot.
Dickons throws a shot to the body.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickons doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler with the inside leg kick.
Dickons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
Dickons misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickons throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Chandler.#T4#
Dickons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dickons connects with a jab.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dickons loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickons.#TD#
Dickons dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is pulling down on Dickons's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickons, at least for the moment.
Dickons trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lawson Chandler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickons misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler misses with a body shot
and Dickons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Dickons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Dickons.
Dickons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Dickons digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Dickons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler jabs Dickons right on the nose. Dickons blinks but takes it well.
Chandler throws a lazy head kick
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons slips a straight right by Chandler.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickons scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dickons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dickons duly obliges.
Chandler checks a leg kick nicely.
Chandler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dickons.#ROC#Chandler is rocked!#TD#
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Chandler is on queer street and Dickons is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jovan Dickons!

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Chandler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Philippe is out of range.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chandler slips a jab from Philippe.
Chandler throws a counter high kick but Philippe was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chandler.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws the left hand but Philippe avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a leg kick.
Chandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Philippe.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Philippe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Philippe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Philippe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Philippe does no damage.
Philippe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Philippe throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler motions for Philippe to come forward. Chandler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philippe.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Philippe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Philippe is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Philippe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Philippe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler takes one on the button.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Philippe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler misses the jab.#T3#
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Philippe misses with a hook to the body
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Philippe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Philippe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philippe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler thows a body kick. Philippe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Philippe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Philippe slips under a jab.
Philippe throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Chandler lands the left hand.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Philippe. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philippe. Philippe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philippe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chandler. Philippe shrugs it off though.
Chandler tests Philippe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Chandler slams his shin into Philippe's torso.
Philippe moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.
Philippe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Philippe is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Philippe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chandler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Philippe - the referee stops the clock and Chandler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Philippe. Chandler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chandler lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philippe stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philippe thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Philippe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Philippe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chandler has got the better of the exchanges.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Philippe counter with a right hand.
Chandler lands a head shot.#CUT#The cut above Peguero Jean Philippe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Philippe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler is looking for a counter combo.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Philippe off the cage and back into range.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Philippe counters with a left to the body.
Philippe misses with an uppercut
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Philippe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Philippe is out of range.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Philippe ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chandler clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe gave a mention to Pound Town INC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gage to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Gage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Gage is now in Chandler's guard.#SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Gage wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T1#
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Gage is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Gage is really struggling to control Chandler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler misses with a hook.
As Chandler tries to get set, Gage tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Chandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.#T2#
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chandler flicks out a counter leg kick but Gage steps away.
Gage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!#TD#
Gage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Gage is now in Chandler's guard.
Gage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass. #T3#
Gage won't allow Chandler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gage's guard. #REVB#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle here but Chandler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Oscar Gage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Gage with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Gage. #T1#
Chandler thumps Gage with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gage blocks the leg kick.
Gage tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range.
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Gage throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Gage throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
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!
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gage.
Gage darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Gage into the cage.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler fails to pull guard.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gage blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
Nice cross by Gage.#T3##TD#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage trying to control the pace.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Chandler looking to control.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler is trying to keep Gage in close.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler 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 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#
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Gage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Chandler.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Gage avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Gage finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Chandler. #TD#
Gage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chandler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura but Chandler is defending well. #T1#
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage in the domination position with Chandler hanging on.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.#SUB#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Gage has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage wants to improve his position but instead Chandler has moved into half guard.
Chandler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gage is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chandler keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Chandler tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gage is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gage 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Paa does it's job there.
Paa misses with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Paa shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.#CL#
Paa clinches. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.#CL#
Paa drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Paa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Chandler has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Chandler wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa gets back to half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Paa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chandler passes into side control!
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Paa is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Paa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Paa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paa trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa tries to break free.
Paa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off.
Chandler keeps control of the position easily here as Paa tries to buck him off.
Paa just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Paa is really stuck here.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
Paa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chandler.
Paa is in bad spot here. #T2#
Chandler biding his time, controlling Paa.
Chandler gets his hands free as Paa looks to control.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Chandler.
Paa is trying to break free.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off. #T3#
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chandler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Paa tries to roll but Chandler sticks to his back.
Lawson Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paa prevents Chandler from getting a body triangle.
Paa trying to control the hands but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Paa gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler wants to control but Paa postures up.#SUB#
Paa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chandler being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler holds on to Paa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Paa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chandler's legs. #T1##SUB#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chandler, who protects the arm well.
Chandler is trying to control Paa's posture but Paa avoids it. #SUB#
Paa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chandler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paa's guard! Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chandler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paa is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Paa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler controlling from mount.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Paa is looking to improve his position but Chandler isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawson Chandler.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Chandler!
Lawson Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Emu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emu.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws a big counter combination but Emu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Emu throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Emu gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Emu manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Emu wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Emu advances to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emu is working away from the top position though.
Emu wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chandler.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler seems keen to control Emu's posture.
Emu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Emu tries to pass. #T3#
Chandler trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Emu counters with a takedown into side control.
Emu trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Emu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chandler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chandler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Emu trying to control the position but Chandler is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Emu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chandler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Emu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler defending well as Emu loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Chandler misses its target.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Emu moves away and avoids it.
Chandler misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Emu counters with a shoot takedown. Chandler fights it but they end up in guard.
Chandler controls Emu momentarily but Emu frees himself.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Emu throws a strike but Chandler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emu for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Emu is trying to keep Chandler in close. #SUB2#
Emu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chandler trying to control the position.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emu passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emu wants to free his trapped foot but Chandler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chandler trying to control here.
Chandler won't allow Emu to pass to mount.
Chandler is not content to let Emu control the position.
Emu is just content to waste time from the top position. Chandler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Emu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler is pulling down on Emu's head. It's preventing any offense from Emu, at least for the moment.
Emu trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Emu throws a big elbow that misses.
Emu preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler slips a jab from Emu.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emu throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Emu walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Emu throws a leg kick that misses.
Emu dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emu can pounce on him.
Emu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emu flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu 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.
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#
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler throws a jab when Emu was well out of range.
Emu slips a jab from Chandler.
Emu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emu.#TD2#
Emu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chandler's guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emu controls the pace.
Lawson Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##SUB2#
Emu drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Emu off! Emu jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Chandler looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emu won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Emu postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Emu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emu content to control rather than advance.
Chandler trying to control here. #T2#
Well, if Emu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Emu seems content to control.
Let's hope that Emu 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.
Emu works his way into side control. #T3#
Chandler tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Emu wants to control for a moment but Chandler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Emu trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Limu Emu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emu not doing much here.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Emu has control of the leg.
Emu not doing much here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler cracks Emu with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Chandler misses
letting Emu counter with a right hand.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
Kopel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kopel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chandler engages and cracks Kopel with a massive lead left hook - Kopel tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chandler is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawson Chandler!
A relieved looking Lawson Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Delly misses with a hook.
Zakuma feints and then cracks Delly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delly down.
Zakuma lands with a right hand.
Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delly.
Delly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delly throws a poor cross that misses
and Zakuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zakuma counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Zakuma lands a big head kick that sends Delly tumbling to the mat! Zakuma takes a step backwards and waves Delly back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plum Delly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delly throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Delly! Zakuma lets Delly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Delly is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zakuma.
Delly is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakuma finish him?
Delly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delly throws a nice looking combination but Zakuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delly seems to have recovered his senses.
Delly misses with a combination
and Zakuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delly.
Delly swings widly with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Delly off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Zakuma follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Delly was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
After winning the bout, Sikreth Zakuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPGC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023

175 cm
20 yrs
159 lbs

203 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Kersikov

Zakuma

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sikreth Zakuma!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zakuma rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Zakuma successfully pulls guard.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Zakuma is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zakuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakuma is retaining full guard.
Zakuma working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kersikov passes Zakuma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Zakuma is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakuma keeps working.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Zakuma defends it. #T2#
Zakuma is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakuma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zakuma gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Zakuma has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zakuma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zakuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Zakuma 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.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zakuma is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zakuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Zakuma defending well.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.
Zakuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zakuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Zakuma wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zakuma is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T6#
Zakuma is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Zakuma tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Zakuma trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Zakuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zakuma.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control but Zakuma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zakuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zakuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Zakuma
Zakuma trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Zakuma wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T8#
Zakuma is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zakuma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov looking to control. #T9#
Zakuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zakuma is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zakuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zakuma. #T10#
Zakuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Zakuma is keeping busy.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Zakuma sits in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Zakuma is looking for a kimura here.
Zakuma is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zakuma is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Zakuma seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zakuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.#T13#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Zakuma from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zakuma has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Zakuma
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Zakuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Zakuma
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zakuma wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Sikreth Zakuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023

203 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

175 cm
20 yrs
159 lbs

Zakuma

Kersikov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sikreth Zakuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Zakuma is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Zakuma's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zakuma (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakuma is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zakuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zakuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Zakuma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakuma is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Zakuma is looking to improve his position.
Zakuma wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Zakuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zakuma tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zakuma is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Zakuma tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but Zakuma wriggling away.
Zakuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from getting the reversal.
Zakuma tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zakuma working to try and regain half guard.
Zakuma is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Zakuma (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Zakuma wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the position.#T4#
Kersikov gets his hands free as Zakuma looks to control.
Zakuma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov tries to take his opponent's back but Zakuma turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zakuma (2) vs (8) Kersikov#SUB#
Zakuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zakuma (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Zakuma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Zakuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Zakuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zakuma wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T6#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Zakuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakuma regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Zakuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Zakuma wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zakuma working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Zakuma is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Zakuma keeps moving.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Zakuma looking to control.
Zakuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zakuma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Zakuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position but Zakuma is working away. #T9#
Zakuma tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Zakuma tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zakuma is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zakuma (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Zakuma to control.
Zakuma is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zakuma to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Zakuma (2) vs (18) Kersikov
Zakuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov. #T11#
Zakuma is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zakuma wants to escape the position.
Zakuma wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Zakuma is in bad spot here.
Zakuma is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Zakuma looks to control.
Kersikov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T12#
Zakuma tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zakuma.
Zakuma is trying to break free.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov not allowing Zakuma to control his hands. #T13#
Kersikov controls the action.
Zakuma trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Zakuma can't escape the position.
Kersikov is looking to control Zakuma but Zakuma is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zakuma.
Zakuma is in bad spot here.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Zakuma is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakuma just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Nykolai Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPGC 1.5
Date: Dec 25, 2022

203 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

170 cm
20 yrs
140 lbs

Zakuma

Kersikov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sikreth Zakuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zakuma darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the ropes.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zakuma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zakuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Kersikov is trying to trip Zakuma. He has hold of a leg but Zakuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zakuma (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Zakuma wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zakuma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Zakuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zakuma is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakuma wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakuma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Zakuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakuma is holding on for now.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Zakuma gets back to full guard. #T2#
Zakuma keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Zakuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard. #T3#
Zakuma is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Zakuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Zakuma is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Zakuma is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Zakuma is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T4#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Zakuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Kersikov is staying tight to Zakuma's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zakuma is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Zakuma is working away.
You can see the frustration on Zakuma's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Zakuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zakuma is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Zakuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakuma is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Zakuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Zakuma 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.
Zakuma looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Zakuma trying to control from the bottom.
Zakuma is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Zakuma is defending well.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Zakuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zakuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Zakuma wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Zakuma is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Zakuma tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Zakuma wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Zakuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Zakuma regains half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Zakuma's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Zakuma is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Zakuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakuma is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakuma keeps working.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.#T11#
Kersikov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (14) Kersikov
Zakuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zakuma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zakuma (0) vs (16) Kersikov
Zakuma tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T12#
Kersikov tries to control but Zakuma wriggling away.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Zakuma is squirming around nicely.
Zakuma tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Zakuma is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Zakuma is trying to escape the mount.
Zakuma is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Zakuma gets back to half guard.
Zakuma is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zakuma is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (19) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakuma looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zakuma (0) vs (21) Kersikov
Zakuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 465: Le Delma VS Warc Rimin
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Zakuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zakuma on the side of the head.
Zakuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zakuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ slips a jab from Zakuma.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakuma.
Zakuma lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Zakuma punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Zakuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ scores with the left hand. Zakuma knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zakuma.
We've been hearing reports that Zakuma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zakuma. Those never looked like landing.
Zakuma defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Christ misses. #T1#
Christ throws a hook to the side of Zakuma's head but Zakuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Zakuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zakuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christ's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakuma throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zakuma. That's going to slow Christ down.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Zakuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zakuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Zakuma coming out on top.
Zakuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Zakuma tried to score with a low kick but Christ checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Zakuma misses with a wild combination.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Zakuma's shoulder, as Zakuma tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zakuma.#T2#
Zakuma is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Zakuma.
Zakuma catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zakuma scores with a jab to the head.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakuma connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Jon Christ's cut even more.
Nice shot by Christ.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zakuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Zakuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zakuma tried to score with a low kick but Christ checks it.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Zakuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zakuma.
Zakuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zakuma throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zakuma misses with a straight right.
Zakuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Zakuma misses with a body shot.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ throws a right hand that Zakuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Zakuma also avoids with ease.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakuma.
Zakuma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Zakuma misses its intended target.
Zakuma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Christ swings for the body but Zakuma moves out of range.
Zakuma throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Zakuma is rocked!
Christ throws a pinpoint strike between Zakuma's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Zakuma crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Christ scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Christ!
Jon Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022

#R1#
Penn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Zakuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn Jr.
A left lands for Zakuma.
Penn Jr throws a right hand that Zakuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Zakuma also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Zakuma misses its intended target.
Penn Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Penn Jr thuds his right hand into Zakuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zakuma lands an overhand right.
Penn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zakuma! But no joy.
Penn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Zakuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Penn Jr moves into range and clinches up with Zakuma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn Jr.
Zakuma lands with a light punch inside.
Zakuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn Jr misses with the head strike.
Penn Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zakuma avoiding damage as Penn Jr throws knees to the body.
Zakuma blocks a body shot from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr blocks a body shot from Zakuma.
Penn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn Jr working aggressively here. #T1#
Zakuma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Zakuma breaks from the clinch.
Zakuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Zakuma breaks away and moves out of range.
Penn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn Jr.
Jab from Zakuma.
Penn Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakuma.
Penn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakuma.
Zakuma throws a shot to the body.
Penn Jr tries to clinch up.
Penn Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Zakuma circles away.
Penn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Penn Jr.
Steel Penn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakuma misses with a looping left.
Penn Jr throws a series of punches but Zakuma moves out of range.
Zakuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn Jr throws a right hand that Zakuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Zakuma also avoids with ease.
Zakuma slips a jab and a cross from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr tries to clinch up but Zakuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn Jr misses with a body shot. #T2#
Zakuma throws a head kick but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Zakuma.
Penn Jr lands with a straight right. Zakuma didn't see that one coming.
Penn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Penn Jr.
Zakuma lands a jab to Penn Jr's midsection.
Penn Jr throws a right and a left that Zakuma avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zakuma misses the target.
Penn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zakuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Zakuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakuma.
Penn Jr is looking to clinch but Zakuma is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Zakuma.
Penn Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Penn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Penn Jr is rocked!
Zakuma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Penn Jr.
Oh Penn Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakuma fakes the body blow, causing Penn Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Penn Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 84
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zakuma misses the target.
Thrane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Zakuma walks into a stiff left hand from Thrane.
Zakuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrane.
Thrane is looking to counter punch.
Zakuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thrane swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane misses with a body punch
and Zakuma counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Thrane. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakuma looks to throw the jab but Thrane is out of range.
Zakuma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zakuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Thrane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakuma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrane throws an overhand right that lands on Zakuma's shoulder, as Zakuma tries to avoid the shot.
Zakuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zakuma looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zakuma slips a jab and a cross from Thrane.
Zakuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Zakuma misses with the combination. #T2#
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a left to the body.
Zakuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakuma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zakuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Zakuma is rocked!
Thrane plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Zakuma to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Zakuma just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JÃ¸rgen Thrane!
A very excited looking JÃ¸rgen Thrane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Saari works over Zakuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Saari scores with a body shot.
Saari scores with a shot to the body.
Zakuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zakuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari throws a hook but Zakuma avoids it easily.
Zakuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari throws out a counter right but Zakuma avoids it with no problem.
Saari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Saari.
Saari looks to land a right hand but Zakuma moved out of range.
Zakuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saari's head backwards.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saari throws a one two combo. #T1#
Saari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Zakuma drops Saari with a beautiful combination! Saari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zakuma is looking for the KO!#ROC#Saari is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari swings for the body but Zakuma moves out of range.
Saari is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakuma finish him?
Zakuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari seems to have recovered his senses.
Saari looks to throw the jab but Zakuma is out of range.
Zakuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Saari finds it's way through Zakuma's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Zakuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Zakuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Zakuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
Zakuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari misses with a combination
and Zakuma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Saari dodges the punch combination from Zakuma.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Saari.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zakuma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakuma is just out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Zakuma avoids nicely.
Zakuma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3##KD#
Zakuma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saari sprawling to the canvas! Saari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zakuma finish him?!
Saari throws a lazy right hand but Zakuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saari misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a nice right hand that sends Saari toppling to the canvas! Saari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zakuma finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakuma slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari misses with a hook.
It looked like Zakuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saari.
Saari swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Zakuma lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Aleksi Saari's cut even more.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakuma is just out of range.
Zakuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Zakuma misses with a straight left.
Zakuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saari manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Saari scores with a four punch combination!
Zakuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saari misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Zakuma lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakuma moves away.#T4#
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakuma.
Zakuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Zakuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saari.
Saari with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Zakuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari throws a poor cross that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saari thinking.
Saari looks winded!#KD#
Zakuma drops Saari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saari looks back up at him and smiles so Zakuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Saari misses with a hook
and Zakuma counters with a right hand to the body.
Zakuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zakuma lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saari falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zakuma dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Our winner, Sikreth Zakuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Aleksi Saari spoke after the fight, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose - Covington & Takeda
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Bibi coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
Bibi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bibi misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakuma as he connects with a hook.
Zakuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bibi on the side of the head.
Zakuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bibi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bibi misses with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a straight right hand.
Zakuma misses with a jab to the body
letting Bibi counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bibi misses with a straight left.
Zakuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bibi misses with an uppercut
and Zakuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bibi thinking.
Zakuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bibi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zakuma connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Bibi has been cut.#KD2#
Zakuma cracks Bibi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bibi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zakuma finish him? #ROC2#Bibi is rocked!
Bibi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zakuma counters with a huge left! Bibi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zakuma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bibi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zakuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Christmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Dosh misses with a double jab
and Zakuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dosh throws a head kick that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Dosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mahk Dosh has been cut.
Dosh throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dosh! Zakuma lets Dosh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dosh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dosh misses with a double jab #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a nice right hand that sends Dosh toppling to the canvas! Dosh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zakuma finish him?!
Dosh is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakuma finish him?
Zakuma ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dosh out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Backam vs Reece
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Zakuma works Macmillan's body with a nice hook.
Macmillan moves forwards but Zakuma connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Arran Macmillan has been cut.
Zakuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Macmillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zakuma connects with the punch.
Zakuma fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Macmillan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Macmillan looks to clinch but Zakuma throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Macmillan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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