Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich lands an overhand right.
Heydrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira needs to keep his hands up - Heydrich had a free shot at his head there.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Nogueira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nogueira misses with a double jab.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Nogueira .
Nogueira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
A head kick by Nogueira misses #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heydrich.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heydrich controls the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heydrich working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Nogueira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heydrich has picked Nogueira up and slammed him! Nogueira can't keep hold of the triangle and Heydrich manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nogueira is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Heydrich is staying tight to Nogueira 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heydrich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Heydrich trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira tries to bench press Heydrich off him but Heydrich keeps the position.
Heydrich works to advance to full mount. Nogueira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heydrich avoids the attempt from Nogueira to control.#T2#
Heydrich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nogueira wants to control but Heydrich is having none of it.
Heydrich controlling his opponent.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heydrich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Heydrich tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nogueira trying to control here. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heydrich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heydrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Heydrich 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.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heydrich trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Nogueira wants to control but Heydrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Heydrich has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heydrich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira gets full guard.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heydrich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heydrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich 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#
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Heydrich is avoiding it.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Heydrich flicks out a counter leg kick but Nogueira steps away.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heydrich walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira misses with a combination #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard.
Heydrich stands and throws Nogueira 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Heydrich scoring with punches and elbows.
Nogueira sneaks back into half guard.
Heydrich trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Heydrich is controlling well.
Heydrich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Heydrich slips a nice elbow through Nogueira 's hands, connecting with Nogueira 's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heydrich connects with a nice short shot to Nogueira 's temple.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Heydrich sits in half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control but Heydrich manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Nogueira tries to hold on but Heydrich postures up.
Heydrich prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Heydrich looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heydrich lands with some strikes.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Heydrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heydrich scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Heydrich is controlling well.
Heydrich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich is thwarting Nogueira 's attempts to control the position.
Heydrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heydrich trying to mount his opponent but Nogueira defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heydrich content to control rather than advance.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Heydrich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heydrich is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Heydrich has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Heydrich working Nogueira over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Nogueira .
Left hook, right uppercut from Nogueira .
Anderson Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Heydrich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Heydrich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heydrich controls the pace.
Heydrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nogueira 's head.
Nogueira controls Heydrich momentarily but Heydrich frees himself. #SUB#
Heydrich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nogueira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heydrich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nogueira pulls down on the head and he's put Heydrich to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Nogueira !

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Heydrich throws a head kick but Sup moves out of range.
Sup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heydrich swings for the body but Sup moves out of range.
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sup circles away.
Sup misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Sup misses with a straight right.
Sup throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Sup lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup throws a series of punches but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sup at a distance.
Sup moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heydrich misses with a head kick.
Sup tries to clinch up.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heydrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sup stuffs the takedown attempt from Heydrich. Heydrich gets slowly back to his feet.
Sup lands a body shot.
Sup throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heydrich somewhat.
Karel Sup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but Sup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sup counter with a right hand.
Sup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Sup.
Sup slips a jab from Heydrich.
Sup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a leg kick but Sup sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sup appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sup looking to score a takedown here. Heydrich is defending well but Sup drives through and ends up in Heydrich's guard.
Sup looking to sit in guard and control but Heydrich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sup seems keen to control Heydrich's posture.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sup looking for a sweep. Not yet Sup, not yet. #T3#
Sup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heydrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Sup is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heydrich tries to roll over but Sup keeps him under control.
Sup is keen to just control but Heydrich is a slippery customer.
Sup lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sup drops an elbow to the side of Heydrich's head.
Heydrich trying to control here.
Sup is nestled in close to Heydrich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heydrich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heydrich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sup.
Heydrich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sup postures up in Heydrich's guard and throws a big left but Heydrich blocks it.
Sup is looking to work some ground and pound but Heydrich has wrist control.
Sup stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Sup chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sup manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heydrich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sup rather than just go for the knockout.
Heydrich misses with a straight right.
Sup throws a big shot that misses.
Sup throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heydrich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the body
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heydrich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sup to score with a decent uppercut.
Heydrich throws a poor cross that misses
and Sup counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heydrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Sup. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup works the jab nicely.
Karel Sup is winning the standup battle so far.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Sup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sup misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sup blocks it well.#T1#
Sup takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sup paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sup quickly recovers to half guard.
Heydrich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heydrich trying to control the action but Sup is working from the bottom.
Sup wants to get back to full guard.
Heydrich wants to control but Sup is keeping him busy.
Sup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heydrich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heydrich's back!
Sup throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Heydrich!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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!
Sup misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Sup throwing sloppy strikes.
Heydrich is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sup off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sup landing with strikes.
Sup scores with strikes from the back.
Sup throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Heydrich!
Heydrich can't escape the position.
Heydrich covers up after that shot from Sup.
Sup punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sup throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sup is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sup gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sup gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sup apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3#
Sup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heydrichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Sup.
A nice side step and Heydrich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heydrich walks into a straight right hand from Sup.
Heydrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sup swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sup connects with a body shot.
Sup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but Sup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sup tries to avoid it but Heydrich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sup to the ground. Sup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karel Sup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Sup swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Sup scores with a hook.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Sup doesn't manage to clinch there - Heydrich circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sup lands a nice shot to the body.
Sup misses with a looping right.#CL#
Sup moves into the clinch.
Sup swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Sup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sup manages to end up in side control.
Sup scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heydrich to see if he's OK.
Heydrich dodges the ground and pound from Sup.
Heydrich is trying to get back to half guard.
Sup has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Sup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sup 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.

Karel Sup dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Heydrich takes one to the side of the head.
Sup misses with a hook.
Heydrich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sup counters by clinching up.
Sup with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Sup misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heydrich.
Heydrich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sup scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Sup gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sup controlling the action here.#T1#
Sup trying to control from half guard but Heydrich is working away.
Sup lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karel Sup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sup not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Sup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heydrich is staying active underneath Sup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sup working over Heydrich with some ground and pound. Heydrich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
Sup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich gets full guard.
Heydrich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sup works over Heydrich with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Heydrich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sup keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heydrich's head.
Sup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sup stays in close to Heydrich's body and controls the position.
Sup connects with a couple of short punches.
Sup throws a strike but Heydrich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heydrich postures up.
Sup wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Heydrich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heydrich preventing the sweep.
Heydrich is fighting to break Sup's control of his arms but Sup is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Heydrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sup trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Sup catches Heydrich right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sup. Heydrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel Sup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heydrich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Sup!

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Heydrich.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Vieira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Vieira gets caught napping as Heydrich dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain 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.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heydrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich forces his way into half guard.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SU2#
Heydrich stands up from half guard.
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Vieira with a jab.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Heydrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vieira defends well and Heydrich ends up having to push Vieira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Heydrich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heydrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich misses with a head shot. Vieira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Heydrich is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich 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.#T3#
Heydrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Heydrich postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Heydrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Heydrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heydrich's hands.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heydrich throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heydrich. Heydrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira did well to prevent Heydrich getting side control.
Vieira is staying active underneath Heydrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Heydrich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heydrich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Heydrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heydrich off to one side.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Heydrich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
And Heydrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Vieira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heydrich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich pushes Vieira away with a front kick.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heydrich.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.#T2#
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorlan Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Vieira lands.
A low kick lands for Heydrich.
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
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!
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vieira defends it well.#T3#
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira feints a jab promting Heydrich to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heydrich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heydrich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heydrich fails with the takedown.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich blocks a jab.#T4#
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vieira can pounce on him.
Heydrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Heydrich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.

Vieira has one foot on Heydrich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vieira stalks Heydrich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heydrich's face. Heydrich staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Heydrich feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Heydrich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vieira has Heydrich pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Heydrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Heydrich shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira stuns Heydrich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3##KD#
Vieira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heydrich sprawling to the canvas! Heydrich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vieira finish him?! #CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
A very excited looking Jorlan Vieira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Crazyhorse works the jab nicely.
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Crazyhorse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heydrich to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Crazyhorse trying to keep a closed guard but Heydrich is proving a slippery customer.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Crazyhorse is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crazyhorse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heydrich defends it easily.#SUB#
Crazyhorse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heydrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Crazyhorse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Crazyhorse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heydrich defends it easily.
Crazyhorse has momentary wrist control but Heydrich slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Heydrich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazyhorse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heydrich has managed to get both his arms back between Crazyhorse's legs - danger averted.
Heydrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crazyhorse trying to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crazyhorse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heydrich is one step ahead there.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Heydrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heydrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heydrich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crazyhorse trying to keep a closed guard but Heydrich is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Crazyhorse misses its target.
Heydrich thuds a left hand into Crazyhorse's body.
Crazyhorse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Heydrich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crazyhorse on his heels. He'll look to pass Crazyhorse's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Crazyhorse is looking for a triangle here but Heydrich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Crazyhorse stops Heydrich from passing to mount.
Heydrich remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Crazyhorse wants to control but Heydrich postures up.
Heydrich advances to full mount.
Heydrich scoring with strikes but Crazyhorse is staying in there.
Crazyhorse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heydrich controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Heydrich connects with a massive shot to the dome!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heydrich working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazyhorse regains half guard.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Crazyhorse dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Heydrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heydrich looks for the body kick but Crazyhorse saw that one coming.
It looked like Crazyhorse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crazyhorse missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Crazyhorse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Heydrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich looking to sit in guard and control but Crazyhorse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crazyhorse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Crazyhorse has gone for a leg lock! Heydrich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crazyhorse's guard.#REVB#
Crazyhorse keeping moving, preventing Heydrich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazyhorse has control of Heydrich's left arm, preventing Heydrich from doing any damage. #SUB#
Crazyhorse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heydrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Crazyhorse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Heydrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazyhorse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heydrich trying to control but Crazyhorse is working from the bottom.
Heydrich postures up. #SUB#
Crazyhorse has his foot on Heydrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heydrich works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Crazyhorse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crazyhorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Crazyhorse is looking for a triangle here but Heydrich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazyhorse tries to bench press Heydrich off him but Heydrich keeps the position.
Heydrich working the ground and pound from side control.
Crazyhorse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heydrich off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Crazyhorse is looking for the choke from the back position but Heydrich is controlling his hands well.
Heydrich is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crazyhorse off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Crazyhorse keeps control of the position easily here as Heydrich tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Crazyhorse working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Heydrich is trying to break free. #SUB#
Crazyhorse is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heydrich is defending well though. Crazyhorse let's go of the attempt for now.
Crazyhorse trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Crazyhorse is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heydrich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heydrich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Heydrich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse throws a big counter combination but Heydrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heydrich lands a right hook to the body.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Heydrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Good shot there by Crazyhorse.
Heydrich fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Crazyhorse.#T1#
Crazyhorse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James Crazyhorse is winning the standup battle so far.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse lands with a kick to the temple. Heydrich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Heydrich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crazyhorse pinned against the cage. Crazyhorse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crazyhorse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James Crazyhorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich dives in and grabs Crazyhorse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crazyhorse pushes down on Heydrich's head and hops out.
Crazyhorse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crazyhorse scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heydrich doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James Crazyhorse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazyhorse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heydrich on the side of the head.
Crazyhorse throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
Heydrich slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Heydrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crazyhorse digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
Crazyhorse scores with a push kick.
Heydrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse. #T3#
Heydrich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heydrich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crazyhorse cracks Heydrich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heydrich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Crazyhorse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heydrich circles away quickly and effectively.
Heydrich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crazyhorse loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.
Heydrich slips a jab from Crazyhorse.#T4#
Heydrich shoots in and drives through. Crazyhorse sprawls well.
Crazyhorse throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heydrich is defended easily by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heydrich.
Crazyhorse lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heydrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Crazyhorse, which made it look bad.
Crazyhorse lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crazyhorse 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!
A relieved looking James Crazyhorse 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: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Motts misses.
Heydrich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Motts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich clobbers Motts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich lands a jab to the head.
Heydrich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heydrich.#T1#
Heydrich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts lands a glancing blow to the side of Heydrich's head.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
A jab from Motts does it's job there.
Motts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a shot to the body.
Heydrich loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Heydrich.#T2#
Motts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Motts clinches.
Motts lands a body punch.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Heydrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Heydrich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Heydrich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heydrich. Heydrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Heydrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Heydrich scores with a push kick.
Heydrich misses the jab.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Motts connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Heydrich lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Heydrich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heydrich trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heydrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Motts as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Motts lands a big right hand that sends Heydrich crashing to the mat! Motts stays standing though and waves Heydrich back to his feet!
A big right from Motts misses.
Heydrich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heydrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich scores with a body shot.
Heydrich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Motts finds it's way round the side to connect with Heydrich's head. #CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Motts is looking to clinch but Heydrich is avoiding it.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heydrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heydrich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
A countering left hand to the body from Heydrich misses.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heydrich moves away.
Motts misses with a hook.
Heydrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heydrich shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by Heydrich.
Heydrich lands with an uppercut that bounces Motts off the cage and back into range.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich feints a counter leg kick.
Heydrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##KD#
Motts drops Heydrich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Heydrich looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Heydrich throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heydrich cracks Svyatogor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Heydrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svyatogor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
Heydrich misses with a looping left.#T1#
Heydrich throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Heydrich throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Svyatogor's head.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heydrich.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Heydrich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svyatogor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up but Heydrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Heydrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Heydrich seems unphased.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svyatogor blocks the body kick.
Heydrich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Heydrich. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Svyatogor rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svyatogor throws a sloppy body shot
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heydrich momentarily. #CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heydrich thows a body kick. Svyatogor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Svyatogor scores with a jab. Heydrich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Svyatogor sizes up Heydrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heydrich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor throws a sloppy body shot
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Heydrich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Svyatogor has got the better of the exchanges.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Svyatogor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heydrich misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bowy misses the body punch
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowy throws a right and a left that Heydrich avoids nicely.
Bowy checks a leg kick.
Bowy cracks Heydrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heydrich's head.
Bowy misses with a right hand
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
Bowy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowy moves away from the strike by Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Bowy scores with a head kick. #T1#
Bowy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Bowy.
Heydrich keeps Bowy at a distance using the push kick.
Heydrich swings widly with a right hand
and Bowy counters with a series of strikes. Heydrich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heydrich lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Bowy misses with a head kick.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowy missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Bowy throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Bowy connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heydrich, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Bowy coming out on top.#CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Bowy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowy.
Heydrich digs a good body shot into Bowy's ribs.
Heydrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heydrich lands a body shot.
Whack! Heydrich lands a heavy head kick that drops Bowy. The ref tackles Heydrich to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bowy was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, 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: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Takeishi.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Takeishi shoots for a takedown but Heydrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Heydrich misses.
Takeishi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heydrich defends well and Takeishi ends up having to push Heydrich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takeishi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heydrich is looking to control Takeishi's arms but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heydrich has his back to the cage. #BC#
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heydrich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Takeishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hook but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi tries for a takedown but Heydrich circles away easily
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi with a poor takedown
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Heydrich does it's job there.
Heydrich lands with a nice body kick.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt - Heydrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Nice uppercut there from Heydrich.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heydrich pinned against the cage. Heydrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeishi fails with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt.
Heydrich thinks about the counter body kick.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Heydrich.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Takeishi misses with the combination.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takeishi is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heydrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeishi somewhat.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heydrich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Heydrich tests Takeishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich digs a good hook to Takeishi's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takeishi throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Takeishi only half commits.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Takeishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heydrich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Takeishi avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi shoots in and drives through. Heydrich sprawls well.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but Heydrich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.#T1#
Takeishi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
Takeishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heydrich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heydrich stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
and Heydrich counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takeishi! He's just covering up as Heydrich starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
An out of breath Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Heydrich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Heydrich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch #TD#
and Heydrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunnarsson's guard.
Heydrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich isn't so interested in that idea.
Heydrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heydrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Heydrich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Heydrich are getting through and doing damage.
Even with his hooks in, Heydrich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Heydrich misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich thows a strike but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gunnarsson as he ends up in Heydrich 's guard!
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich won't let him. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Heydrich sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabs at Heydrich's body.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Gunnarsson forces Heydrich back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #T3#
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Heydrich from controlling successfully.
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heydrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely. #T4#
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #ES2#
Gunnarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Heydrich avoids it well. #T1#
Gunnarsson jabs Heydrich right on the nose. Heydrich blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Heydrich sees coming a mile off.
Heydrich moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich tries to counter with a takedown but Gunnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich looks to land a strike but Gunnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich throws an elbow that misses. Gunnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heydrich's guard. Nice move by Gunnarsson!#REVB#
Gunnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Heydrich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up#TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Gunnarsson fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Heydrich throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gunnarsson tries to stand but Heydrich is controlling from the bottom.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from Heydrich's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Heydrich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Heydrich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Heydrich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oliva scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
Heydrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heydrich blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.#T1#
Oliva throws a low kick but Heydrich avoids it.
Heydrich flicks out a counter leg kick but Oliva steps away.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Heydrich checks it.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Heydrich thinks about the counter body kick.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Heydrich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heydrich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva tries a low kick but Heydrich avoids it.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heydrich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Heydrich blocks the low kick.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Heydrich blocks the low kick.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Heydrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Heydrich tries to avoid it.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Heydrich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeydrich.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Heydrich moves out of range easily.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliva.
Heydrich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Heydrich.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Heydrich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Heydrich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heydrich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oliva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heydrich's head.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body
and Heydrich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with the body kick
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliva!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Oliva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
Oliva is looking for a sweep. Heydrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliva wants to control but Heydrich is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Heydrich.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Heydrich sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heydrich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heydrich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oliva throws a body kick that misses
and Heydrich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Heydrich checks it.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Heydrich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a body kick.
Oliva thows a body kick. Heydrich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Heydrich's legs.
Oliva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeydrich.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.
Heydrich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Heydrich checks it.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heydrich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heydrich is able to avoid easily.
Heydrich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Heydrich's legs.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Oliva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heydrich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heydrich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
You can see that Heydrich has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heydrich is able to avoid easily.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Oliva thumps Heydrich with a low kick.
A low kick from Oliva misses
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heydrich checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Heydrich.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heydrich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Heydrich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heydrich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva throws a leg kick
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva lands a high kick!
Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva 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.
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oliva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heydrich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Heydrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Oliva looks to land a body kick but Heydrich moved away.
Heydrich avoids the head kick by Oliva. #T1#
Oliva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliva won't be happy with that.
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heydrich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heydrich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Heydrich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Heydrich working away.
Heydrich trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Heydrich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Heydrich looks up at the clock and then as Oliva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heydrich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heydrich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heydrich working the ground and pound from side control.
Heydrich working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Heydrich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heydrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Heydrich has control of the leg.
Oliva manages to get to full guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Heydrich postures up and lands a big shot to Oliva's brow.
Oliva is pulling down on Heydrich's head. It's preventing any offense from Heydrich, at least for the moment.
Heydrich is working Oliva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heydrich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Heydrich is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva striking off his back but it's not causing Heydrich any problems.
Heydrich preventing the sweep.
Heydrich postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it.
Heydrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heydrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva wants to improve his position but instead Heydrich has moved into half guard.
Oliva gets full guard.
Oliva 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.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heydrich lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Oliva.
Heydrich working some strikes from top position.
Heydrich won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
Oliva is adopting a defensive guard.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heydrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heydrich postures up.
Oliva managing to control the position.
Heydrich cracks Oliva with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Heydrich controlling him for the moment.
Heydrich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heydrich cracks Oliva with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Sampson tries to clinch
and Heydrich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Sampson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampson throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Heydrich unleashes a big counter combination but Sampson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Sampson's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sampson scores with the left hand. Heydrich knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sampson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sampson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Heydrich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Heydrich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Sampson throws a leg kick which misses Heydrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Heydrich tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sampson throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Sampson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sampson throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Sampson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Sampson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Heydrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
Sampson scores with a leg kick.
Sampson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
Sampson throws a chopping leg kick but Heydrich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
Heydrich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sampson with a body shot.
Heydrich circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson lands a glancing blow to the side of Heydrich's head.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Sampson lands with a nice body kick.
Heydrich walks into a jab.
Sampson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sampson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson lands a nice hook to Heydrich's body. Heydrich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson misses with a hook
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Sampson does it's job there.
Sampson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson throws a low kick but Heydrich avoids it.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich defending well as Sampson loads up on a big left hand.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heydrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Heydrich slows the pace down in half guard.
Sampson is staying active underneath Heydrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heydrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heydrich 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.
Sampson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Sampson connects with the punch.
A lazy body kick from Sampson
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Sampson instigates a clinch.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Heydrich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sampson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?#CL#
Sampson clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Heydrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heydrich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
Sampson tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sampson.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
Heydrich tries to pull guard but Sampson holds him up against the cage and eventually Heydrich drops back down to his feet.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Heydrich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sampson misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Heydrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sampson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sampson misses the jab.
Sampson tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Sampson lands a jab to Heydrich's midsection.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Heydrich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heydrich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Sampson lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Sampson connects with a solid leg kick.
Heydrich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson cracks Heydrich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Sampson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Sampson misses.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Heydrich blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich throws a big counter head kick but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich checks a low kick from Sampson.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Heydrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heydrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sampson throws a leg kick which misses Heydrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Heydrich tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Heydrich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Sampson misses.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sampson throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson scores with a jab to the head.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson is looking to slow Heydrich down with leg kicks.
Sampson lands the left hand.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sampson. That's going to slow Heydrich down.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands a head shot.
Heydrich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range and Sampson settles back down.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Heydrich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sampson misses with a jab to the body
and Heydrich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sampson's knee momentarily.
Sampson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson throws a hook but Heydrich blocks it.
As Sampson backs off Heydrich throws a huge counter combo but Sampson manages to avoid it all.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampson 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.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sampson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sampson throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson jabs at Heydrich's body.#T3#
Heydrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sampson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampson.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sampson closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich fails to pull guard. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Heydrich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sampson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sampson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sampson pushes Heydrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Sampson.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson had his way with Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich in that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson connects with a single shot there.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich blocks the body kick.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampson.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Sampson misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heydrich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sampson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson is looking to slow Heydrich down with leg kicks.
Heydrich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Sampson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heydrich jumps guard but Sampson stands there with Heydrich around his waist. Heydrich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heydrich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
Sampson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heydrich's efforts to push away.
Heydrich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sampson as Heydrich tries to tie him up.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Heydrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Heydrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Heydrich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Heydrich 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.
Douglas Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sampson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heydrich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heydrich won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich postures up.
Sampson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heydrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson wants to hit a sweep here but Heydrich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sampson there!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

192 cm
26 yrs
235 lbs

181 cm
29 yrs
200 lbs

Heydrich

Clay

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Clay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clay rushes Heydrich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Heydrich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Heydrich is working hard here to advance position.
Heydrich working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich wants to control the position but Clay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Heydrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay is pressing down on Heydrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heydrich is holding on for now.
Heydrich wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well. #SUB#
Heydrich actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Heydrich tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heydrich is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Heydrich tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay is pressing down on Heydrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heydrich is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heydrich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heydrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay preventing the sweep. #T4#
Clay trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Clay won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Heydrich keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Heydrich is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily. #T5#
Heydrich controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Heydrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heydrich keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay preventing the sweep. #T6#
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Clay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heydrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Heydrich wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Heydrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (0) vs (3) Clay
Heydrich is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Heydrich struggling a bit here.
Heydrich looking for a sweep but Clay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Heydrich (0) vs (5) Clay
Heydrich is trying to escape the mount.
Clay wants to control the pace but Heydrich is squirming around nicely.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Heydrich tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Heydrich gets back to half guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Heydrich wants to control but Clay is keeping busy.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Heydrich moves into full guard.
Heydrich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heydrich pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Heydrich keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass. #T11#
Heydrich is looking to sweep but instead, Clay has passed into half guard.
Clay is thwarting Heydrich's attempts to control the position.
Clay wants to control but Heydrich is keeping him busy.
Heydrich tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Heydrich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heydrich (4) vs (5) Clay
Heydrich not allowing Clay to control his hands.
Heydrich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T12#
Clay is in bad spot here. #T13#
Heydrich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Heydrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clay turns into Heydrich and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heydrich (4) vs (7) Clay
Heydrich wants to control the position but Clay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Heydrich is working away.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heydrich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay 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. #T14#
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich pulls Clay in to control the position.
Heydrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (4) vs (10) Clay
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

192 cm
26 yrs
235 lbs

183 cm
45 yrs
203 lbs

Heydrich

Salvador

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heydrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvador somewhat.#TD#
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salvador looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heydrich (4) vs (0) Salvador
Heydrich 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 Salvador's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salvador is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Salvador might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heydrich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Salvador's face as Heydrich controls the position. #T1#
A control attempt from Salvador but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Heydrich (6) vs (0) Salvador
Heydrich content just to control the position here.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salvador keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heydrich controlling the pace for now.
Salvador stops Heydrich from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Salvador can't escape the position.
Salvador looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Heydrich (9) vs (0) Salvador
Salvador tries to escape but Heydrich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Heydrich controlling from the back.
Heydrich is hanging on to Salvador's back as he tries to escape.
Salvador just trying to survive but Heydrich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Salvador rolls, trying to escape but Heydrich keeps control of the position.
Heydrich biding his time, controlling Salvador.
Salvador is trying to break free. #T3#
Salvador tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvador really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salvador sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heydrich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvador is looking for a sweep. Heydrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador trying to control but Heydrich postures up. #T4#
Salvador moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heydrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvador controls Heydrich momentarily but Heydrich frees himself. #SUB2#
Salvador has his foot on Heydrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heydrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvador wants to sweep here but Heydrich controlling him for the moment.
Salvador looking to control. #T5##SUB2#
Salvador is looking for a triangle here but Heydrich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (12) vs (0) Salvador
Salvador is looking to regain half guard here but Heydrich keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Heydrich stalls from top position.
Salvador tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Salvador looks to move to half guard but instead Heydrich has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Heydrich (14) vs (0) Salvador
Salvador keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heydrich content just to control the position here.
Heydrich manages to capitalize on a mistake by Salvador to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Heydrich (17) vs (0) Salvador
Salvador controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Salvador just trying to survive but Heydrich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Salvador tries to escape but Heydrich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Salvador right now.
Heydrich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvador is really stuck here.
Salvador is still trying to improve position.
Heydrich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salvador.
Salvador tries to escape but Heydrich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Salvador keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvador trying to control the hands but Heydrich breaks the grip. #T8#
Heydrich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salvador.
Salvador is really stuck here.
Good control from Heydrich.
Salvador tries to roll but Heydrich sticks to his back.
Heydrich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Salvador is in bad spot here. #T10#
Salvador is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Salvador rolls, trying to escape but Heydrich keeps control of the position.
Heydrich biding his time, controlling Salvador. #T11#
Heydrich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvador for as long as he can get away with.
Heydrich is not going to allow Salvador to sit and survive in this position.
Salvador tries to escape but Heydrich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Heydrich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Heydrich.
I really don't envy Salvador right now.
Heydrich controlling the position well here. Salvador rolled but Heydrich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T12#
Salvador trying to control the hands but Heydrich breaks the grip.
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.
Salvador is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Salvador rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Salvador regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salvador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heydrich advances to half guard.
Heydrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Salvador actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Well, if Heydrich 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.
Salvador moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvador wants to improve his position but instead Heydrich has moved into half guard.
Salvador is trying to maintain the position but Heydrich is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Heydrich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Salvador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heydrich passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (20) vs (0) Salvador#T14#
Salvador tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heydrich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvador's legs.
Salvador tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvador looking for a sweep but Heydrich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Heydrich (22) vs (0) Salvador
Salvador tries to reverse the position but Heydrich maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heydrich takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, 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: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Creole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Creole.
Creole throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Creole is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Creole parries the strikes from Heydrich easily there. Heydrich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Creole to escape.
Heydrich scoring with punches and elbows.
Heydrich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Creole to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich scoring with punches from side control.
Creole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heydrich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heydrich is working Creole over with some ground and pound from side control.
Creole is trying to improve his position.
Heydrich lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Heydrich. #T1#
Heydrich throws an elbow but Creole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Heydrich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Creole to see if he's OK.
Creole taking a bit of punishment here - Heydrich scoring with strikes.
Heydrich scores with punches from side control.
Creole is trying to get back to half guard.
Heydrich cracks Creole with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Creole is looking to regain half guard here but Heydrich keeps moving and retains side control.
Creole managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heydrich.
Creole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heydrich's best efforts.#T2#
Creole is looking for a sweep. Heydrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heydrich is nestled in close to Creole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Creole is trying to control but can't.
Creole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Creole is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich lands strikes from half guard.
Heydrich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cope's, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heydrich is looking to advance position but Creole won't allow it.
Heydrich working Creole over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heydrich with the ground and pound but Creole uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Creole working a defensive guard here.
Creole has Heydrich pulled in close to control his posture.
Creole 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.
Heydrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heydrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creole controls Heydrich momentarily but Heydrich frees himself.
Creole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heydrich is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heydrich working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Heydrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Creole is trying to control the position but Heydrich postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Creole should have avoided that one.
Heydrich shoots and misses
and Creole counters with a nice uppercut.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Creole is out of range.
Creole throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
Heydrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creole defends well and Heydrich ends up having to push Creole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Creole is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Creole dodges the ground and pound from Heydrich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heydrich slips a jab from Creole.#CL2#
Heydrich moves into the clinch.#BC#
Creole breaks the clinch.
Creole misses with a few strikes there.
Creole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Creole is looking to counter punch.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Creole moved out of range nicely.
Creole is looking to counter the offense by Heydrich and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Heydrich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creole, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Heydrich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Creole uses from the top position.
Heydrich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Creole trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Creole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Heydrich wants to sweep here but Creole controlling him for the moment.
Creole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creole is in close to Heydrich's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Creole preventing the sweep.
Creole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Heydrich moves into the clinch.#BC#
Creole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Creole tries to keep at a distance but Heydrich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Heydrich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Creole's guard.
Creole wants to sweep but no luck.
Creole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Creole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Creole throws a couple of heel strikes.
Creole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heydrich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Creole gets full guard.
Creole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich cracks Creole with a solid left hand.#T4#
Creole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heydrich throws a strike but Creole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Creole trying to control the position from guard on top but Heydrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich controlling the position.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Creole controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Creole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Creole misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heydrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Creole taking some punishment here, with Heydrich in his half guard.
Creole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Creole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heydrich's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heydrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creole defends well.
Creole throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Creole won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Creole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heydrich keeping moving, preventing Creole from controlling successfully.
Creole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Creole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Creole trying to control the action but Heydrich is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Creole looking to control but instead Heydrich has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Creole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Creole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heydrich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creole trying to pass the guard but Heydrich defending well.
Cajun Creole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creole is trying to control the action in half guard but Heydrich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Creole not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Heydrich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Creole is just content to waste time from the top position. Heydrich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Creole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Creole throwing strikes but missing.
Creole trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Creole won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Creole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Creole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heydrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creole trying to control the position from guard on top but Heydrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heydrich wants to clinch.
Heydrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creole circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Creole's leg. Creole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creole throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cajun Creole.
I think Heydrich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
A very excited looking Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich 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: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Van ThÃ¼ringen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heydrich's head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich. #TD2#
Heydrich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van ThÃ¼ringen!
Van ThÃ¼ringen defending against the ground and pound.
Van ThÃ¼ringen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van ThÃ¼ringen tries to get out of the position.
Heydrich wants to control but Van ThÃ¼ringen is keeping him busy.
Heydrich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heydrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is pushing Heydrich's head away, looking to escape. Heydrich manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich lands an elbow.
Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Heydrich throws a strike aimed at the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it well.#T1#
Heydrich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Heydrich cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heydrich working his ground and pound in the gym.
Van ThÃ¼ringen parries the strikes from Heydrich easily there. Heydrich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van ThÃ¼ringen to escape.
Heydrich throws a strike aimed at the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it well.
Van ThÃ¼ringen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heydrich.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Heydrich throws a strike aimed at the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it well.
An elbow from Heydrich crashes against the mat.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Heydrich.#T2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heydrich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Heydrich prevents Van ThÃ¼ringen from escaping the position.
Heydrich misses with the ground and pound.
Heydrich landing strikes.
Heydrich throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van ThÃ¼ringen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heydrich lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Van ThÃ¼ringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heydrich working over Van ThÃ¼ringen with some ground and pound. Van ThÃ¼ringen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van ThÃ¼ringen taking some punishment here, with Heydrich in his half guard.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van ThÃ¼ringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heydrich looks to land a strike but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heydrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Heydrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heydrich connects with a couple of short punches.
Heydrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head.
Heydrich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van ThÃ¼ringen wants to stand but Heydrich is controlling the position.
Heydrich postures up in Van ThÃ¼ringen's guard and throws a big left but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a nice shot to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen wants to land a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Van ThÃ¼ringen fights it but they end up in guard.
Heydrich is in close to Van ThÃ¼ringen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heydrich postures up and lands a big shot to Van ThÃ¼ringen's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich lands a couple of digs.
Heydrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Heydrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head.
Heydrich postures up in Van ThÃ¼ringen's guard and throws a big left but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks it.
Heydrich postures up in Van ThÃ¼ringen's guard and throws a big left but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks it.
Heydrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heydrich stands up over Van ThÃ¼ringen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Van ThÃ¼ringen has wrist control.
Heydrich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Heydrich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van ThÃ¼ringen has momentary wrist control but Heydrich slips an elbow through the middle.
Heydrich prevents Van ThÃ¼ringen from getting back to his feet.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heydrich with a nice head shot there.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Heydrich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Heydrich trying to control but Van ThÃ¼ringen is working from the bottom.
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Van ThÃ¼ringen has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heydrich tries a low kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.
Heydrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heydrich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.#TD2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen gets caught flat footed, as Heydrich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks nicely. #T4#
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich working some strikes from top position.
Heydrich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van ThÃ¼ringen's head.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich prevents Van ThÃ¼ringen from getting back to his feet.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heydrich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heydrich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a straight left.
Heydrich misses with a low kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses the target.
Heydrich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van ThÃ¼ringen defends it well.#TD2#
Heydrich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van ThÃ¼ringen!
Check out the look on Heydrich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Heydrich scoring with punches from side control.
Heydrich throws an elbow but Van ThÃ¼ringen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen dodges the ground and pound from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Heydrich working the ground and pound.
Heydrich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heydrich lands a few punches from side control.
Van ThÃ¼ringen dodges the ground and pound from Heydrich.
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Heydrich. #T2#
Heydrich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van ThÃ¼ringen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heydrich cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with a big elbow.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heydrich misses with the ground and pound.
Heydrich working the body and head with strikes.
Heydrich cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heydrich in side control, throwing shots but Van ThÃ¼ringen defends.
Heydrich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Heydrich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Van ThÃ¼ringen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Heydrich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
An out of breath Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Heydrich misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Heydrich 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Sup cracks Heydrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sup digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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 jab from Heydrich finds it's way through Sup's defenses. #TD2#
Heydrich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sup was covering up waiting for the punch and Heydrich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heydrich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heydrich is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heydrich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sup throws a big right hand that misses.
Heydrich is controlling Sup's posture.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heydrich is pulling down on Sup's head to control his posture.
Sup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sup slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Heydrich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Heydrich managing to control the position.
Sup cracks Heydrich with a solid left hand.
Heydrich pulls Sup in close to prevent any damage.
Sup is looking to work some ground and pound but Heydrich has wrist control.
Sup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sup tries to free his leg and advance position but Heydrich is retaining full guard.
Sup postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Heydrich managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Heydrich digs a good body shot into Sup's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Sup does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Sup moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heydrich.
Sup fails to land with a series of punches.
Heydrich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sup's head.
Sup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Sup.
Heydrich tries to land a front kick but Sup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heydrich throws a hook but Sup avoids it easily.
Sup appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heydrich doesn't manage to clinch there - Sup circles away.
Heydrich walks into a jab.
Donk. Sup catches Heydrich right on the button with a cross.
Heydrich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sup misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sup counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heydrich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Heydrich throws a big shot that misses.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
and Sup counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sup moves away.
Sup shoots in for a takedown but Heydrich shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Heydrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sup thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Sup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heydrich as he avoids it easily.
Heydrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sup circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Heydrich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heydrich wants to clinch.
Sup bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sup.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Sup moved out of range nicely.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range. #TD2#
Sup gets caught napping as Heydrich dives in and scores a takedown. Sup manages to retain guard.
Sup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heydrich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heydrich is fighting to break Sup's control of his arms but Sup is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Heydrich won't allow Sup to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Sup has momentary wrist control but Heydrich slips an elbow through the middle.
Sup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heydrich is one step ahead there. #T1#
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heydrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Sup.
Heydrich is working Sup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Heydrich preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
Heydrich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sup will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Heydrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Sup.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heydrich lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heydrich lands in his opponent's guard.
Sup 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.
Sup has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Sup scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Karel Sup is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Heydrich.
Heydrich slips under a jab.
Heydrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Sup shoots in and drives through. Heydrich sprawls well.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sup tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heydrich wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Heydrich pushes Sup up against the cage in a clinch.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sup to keep the fight standing.
Sup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heydrich lands a hook that snaps the head of Sup backwards.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heydrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sup or not.
Sup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Heydrich jumps guard and drags Sup to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sup scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sup makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##ES2#
Heydrich kicks Sup off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.
Sup was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sup throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Sup takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Heydrich does no damage.
Heydrich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sup swinging wildly here.
Heydrich wants to slow Sup down by chopping away at his legs.
Sup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sup fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Sup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sup quickly recovers to half guard.

Sup kicks off Heydrich and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
That's time! Sup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sup shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Heydrich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Heydrich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heydrich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heydrich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heydrich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sup walks into a left hand.
Sup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Sup is looking to counter punch.
It looks like Sup has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sup sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Sup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heydrich trying to control the action but Sup is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sup manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heydrich lands a couple of elbows.
Heydrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sup wants to sweep but no luck.
Heydrich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sup working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Sup has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heydrich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A nice combination there by Sup.
A nice combination there by Sup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heydrich.
Sup takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sup's head.
Sup slips a jab from Heydrich.
Sup moves out of range of the body kick from Heydrich.
Sup shoots in looking for a takedown but Heydrich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Sup moves out of range.
Heydrich lands with a shot to the body.
Heydrich gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Sup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Heydrich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heydrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Sup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich avoiding damage as Sup throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sup backwards. #TD2#
Heydrich jumps into guard, dragging Sup to the mat.
Heydrich managing to control the position.
Sup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sup throws a strike but Heydrich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Heydrich preventing the sweep.
Sup wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heydrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Sup is rocked!
Sup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Sup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
I think Heydrich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, 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: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Douglas connects with a right hand. Heydrich shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Douglas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
Heydrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heydrich tries to clinch up.
Heydrich throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heydrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Heydrich has Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.#T1#
Heydrich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heydrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heydrich misses with a body punch.
Heydrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Heydrich pulls guard successfully.
Heydrich wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Heydrich, up you get! #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heydrich.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas cracks Heydrich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Heydrich's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.#CL2#
Douglas gets tackled into the cage by Heydrich. Heydrich maintains the clinch.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heydrich in his tracks.
Heydrich is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.#T3#
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas. #CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Douglas lands a jab to the head.
Heydrich throws a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Heydrich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas with a nice cross.
Heydrich misses the jab.
A big right from Heydrich misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Douglas misses its target.
Douglas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.#CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Douglas as Heydrich shoots in.
Douglas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Douglas misses. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Douglas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arthur Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a body kick that misses.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Heydrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heydrich counters with a body kick.
Arthur Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Heydrich throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arthur Douglas!
After winning the bout, Arthur Douglas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Seanoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heydrich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heydrich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seanoa.
Nice jab there from Seanoa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seanoa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heydrich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heydrich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seanoa. #CL#
Seanoa clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Seanoa gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Heydrich kicks off Seanoa and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seanoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seanoa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heydrich keeps the fight on the outside.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seanoa.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seanoa has a takedown stuffed.
Seanoa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seanoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heydrich feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Heydrich rushes Seanoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a hook to the body.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heydrich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seanoa misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seanoas head.
Heydrich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seanoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heydrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heydrich misses with some punches.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
Seanoa blocks an uppercut.
Seanoa jumps guard but Heydrich stands there with Seanoa around his waist. Seanoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seanoa lands a shot to the body.
Seanoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heydrich tries a body shot but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
Seanoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seanoa blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Seanoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heydrich to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seanoa's elbow.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
Seanoa throws a head punch that misses.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seanoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heydrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heydrich misses with a takedown attempt - Seanoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Seanoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Seanoa.
Heydrich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heydrich misses with a straight right. #CL#
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Seanoa.
Heydrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seanoa or not.
Heydrich misses with some punches.
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seanoa's elbow.
Heydrich misses with the head strike. #T3#
Seanoa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seanoa backwards.
Heydrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seanoa tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Seanoa back against the cage.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Seanoa.
Heydrich tries to work over Seanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heydrich tries to work over Seanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seanoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seanoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seanoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heydrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Seanoa manages to pull guard.
Heydrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seanoa's head.#SUB#
Seanoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heydrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Seanoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Seanoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heydrich is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Seanoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heydrich passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seanoa taking some punishment here, with Heydrich in his half guard.
Seanoa is looking to control Heydrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seanoa avoid being mounted?
Seanoa is looking for a sweep. Heydrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heydrich lands with a punch from half guard.
Heydrich working over Seanoa with some ground and pound. Seanoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heydrich throws a hook to the side of Seanoa's head but Seanoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Seanoa misses.
Seanoa blocks a head kick by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seanoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches.
Seanoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seanoa can't find room to land a body shot as Heydrich controls the action.
Seanoa lands with a short shot to the head.
Seanoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Seanoa pushes Heydrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seanoa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa digs a right hand into Heydrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heydrich's gas tank.
Seanoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuufo Seanoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seanoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seanoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seanoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heydrich or not.
Heydrich is breathing heavily.
Seanoa digs a right hand into Heydrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heydrich's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seanoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heydrichs head. #CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seanoa.
Seanoa pushes Heydrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Seanoa.
Heydrich blocks a body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa presses Heydrich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seanoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seanoa wants a takedown but no success here.
Seanoa misses with a body punch.
Seanoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seanoa tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Seanoa back against the cage.
Seanoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heydrich misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seanoa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seanoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Seanoa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Seanoa - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Seanoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heydrich uses from the top position. #SUB#
Seanoa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Heydrich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Seanoa has tightened it up now! Heydrich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nuufo Seanoa!
A very excited looking Nuufo Seanoa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Prometheus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Prometheus throws a series of punches but Heydrich avoids them all with ease.
Heydrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prometheus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prometheus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
Heydrich throws a good cross that connects.
Prometheus slips a straight right by Heydrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heydrich counters with a leg kick.
Prometheus throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Prometheus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Heydrich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prometheus doesn't seem phased though.
Prometheus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heydrich throws out the jab. #T1#
Heydrich takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prometheus misses with a body kick.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Heydrich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prometheus's guard.
Heydrich told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Prometheus pulls Heydrich in close to his closed guard and prevents Heydrich from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prometheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prometheus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heydrich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Heydrich cracks Prometheus with a solid left hand.
Prometheus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Heydrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich scores with a head kick.
Prometheus looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Heydrich tries to clinch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Prometheus coming out on top.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prometheus throws a good cross that connects.
Heydrich thuds a left hand into Prometheus's body.
Heydrich connects with an inside leg kick.
Prometheus keeps Heydrich at a distance using the push kick.
Heydrich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prometheus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Prometheus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prometheus moves away.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prometheus throws out the jab. #T4#
Prometheus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich scores with a head kick. Prometheus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Prometheus jabs Heydrich right on the nose. Heydrich blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heydrich circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prometheus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heydrich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Prometheus.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heydrich moves out of range as Prometheus strikes.
Heydrich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heydrich!
Prometheus slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich'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#
Prometheus slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Heydrich defending well as Prometheus loads up on a big left hand.
Heydrich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heydrich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heydrich throws a head kick but Prometheus moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Prometheus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Heydrich misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Prometheus misses the target.
Prometheus scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prometheus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heydrich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heydrich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prometheus.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Prometheus missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Prometheus misses with a body shot
and Heydrich counters with a nice leg kick.
Heydrich throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Prometheus misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heydrich, as that shot connected.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heydrich looks to land a right hand but Prometheus moved out of range.
Prometheus throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Prometheus misses with a lunging right hand
and Heydrich counters with a low kick, right behind Prometheus 's knee.
Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prometheus.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Prometheus misses with a body kick.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Prometheus throws a right hand that Heydrich ducks under and follows up with a left that Heydrich also avoids with ease.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the body.
Prometheus throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Heydrich drives through with a takedown into Prometheus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prometheus looking for a sweep. Not yet Prometheus, not yet.
Prometheus seems keen to control Heydrich's posture.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heydrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prometheus pulls Heydrich in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Heydrich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heydrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prometheus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice jab there from Heydrich.
Some wild striking there from Heydrich.
Prometheus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heydrich is looking to clinch.
Prometheus is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prometheus did well to prevent Heydrich getting side control.#T4#
Heydrich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prometheus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Heydrich.
Heydrich won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Prometheus keeps moving.
Heydrich throws a strike but Prometheus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Prometheus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heydrich holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Heydrich throws a body kick that misses.
Heydrich cracks Prometheus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heydrich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prometheus misses with the combination.
Prometheus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heydrich's sensitive parts.
Heydrich avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Heydrich.
Prometheus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prometheus lands a lovely overhand right.
Heydrich blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##TD2#
Heydrich dives in and scores a takedown into Prometheus's guard.
Prometheus pulls Heydrich in close to prevent any damage.
Heydrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prometheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Prometheus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heydrich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prometheus is controlling him. #T2#
Prometheus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heydrich managing to control the position.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prometheus controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Heydrich keeping full guard, as Prometheus tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heydrich!
Heydrich scores with the left hand. Prometheus knows he should have avoided that one.
Prometheus avoids the head kick by Heydrich.
Heydrich moves out of range as Prometheus strikes.
Good exchange - Heydrich coming out on top.
Prometheus cracks Heydrich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Prometheus!
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Heydrich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prometheus's guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus stops Heydrich from standing up.
Heydrich has Prometheus pulled in close to control his posture.
Prometheus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prometheus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich has Prometheus pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Well Heydrich 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
A very excited looking Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich 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: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Heydrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Heydrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich throws a nice looking combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Tamburello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Tamburello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Heydrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich throws a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello connects with a right hand. Heydrich shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Heydrich misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamburello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tamburello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heydrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heydrich moves away.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tamburello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Heydrich.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tamburello misses the target.#CL2#
Heydrich gets a clinch.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heydrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich tries to throw a body punch but Tamburello avoids it by throwing Heydrich back against the cage.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Heydrich controls the action.
Heydrich misses with a body punch.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Heydrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heydrich lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tamburello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heydrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Heydrich.
A frustrated look appears on Tamburello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heydrich connects with a single shot there.
Heydrich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tamburello's head.
Tamburello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heydrich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Heydrich looks to move away, Tamburello throws a big counter combo but Heydrich just gets out of the way.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamburello was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Tamburello avoids the head kick by Heydrich.
A little feinted left hand from Tamburello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Heydrich - just one landing.
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!
Tamburello misses with a looping left.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Heydrich. #CL2#
Heydrich closes the distance and clinches.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heydrich digs a right hand into Tamburello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamburello's gas tank.
Heydrich lands a left hand.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Heydrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Heydrich tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamburello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamburello throws a big counter combination but Heydrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Tamburello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heydrich tries to land a front kick but Tamburello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Heydrich lands with a hook. Tamburello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Heydrich lands with a good body shot.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heydrich at a distance.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamburello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heydrich to score with a decent uppercut.
Heydrich falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tamburello counter with a right hand.
Heydrich swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Heydrich takes a swing at Tamburello's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tamburello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamburello swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Chris Tamburello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heydrich scores with a 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!
Heydrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamburello's head.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Tamburello moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Heydrich misses.
Tamburello lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamburello throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Tamburello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
Heydrich lands a head kick. Tamburello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tamburello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Heydrich is looking to slow Tamburello down with leg kicks.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello moves out of range as Heydrich throws a body kick.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.#CL2#
Heydrich clinches up with Tamburello and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Heydrich on the inside. #T4#
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heydrich tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heydrich cracks Tamburello with a nice body shot.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich has him pressed against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Tamburello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Heydrich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heydrich scores with a hook.
Tamburello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tamburello sizes up Heydrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to clinch there but Tamburello circles away.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heydrich.#T1#
A big left from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Tamburello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
and Tamburello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello slips under a jab from Heydrich.
Tamburello tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heydrich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heydrich swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Heydrich tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
Heydrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamburello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tamburello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamburello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heydrich throws a good cross that connects.
Heydrich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamburello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamburello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Heydrich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heydrich thumps Tamburello with a low kick.
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamburello lands a head shot.
Heydrich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heydrich lands with an overhand left.
Heydrich misses with a head kick.
Tamburello lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it. #T4#
Heydrich connects with a body shot.
Heydrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Tamburello should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a thumping low kick.
Heydrich with a nice calf kick.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Heydrich clinches with his opponent.
Tamburello avoiding damage.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Chris Tamburello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Heydrich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heydrich 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, 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: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Heydrich lands a jab to Mihaljevic's midsection.
Heydrich keeps the fight on the outside.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
Heydrich throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mihaljevic to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses.
Mihaljevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mihaljevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich thuds his right hand into Mihaljevic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heydrich jabs Mihaljevic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mihaljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Mihaljevic finds it's target.
Mihaljevic throws a push kick but Heydrich slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Mihaljevic's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heydrich throws a good cross that connects.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heydrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaljevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
Heydrich moves out of range as Mihaljevic throws a body kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Heydrich.
Mihaljevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heydrich on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaljevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihaljevic ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heydrich throws a push kick but Mihaljevic slaps the foot to one side.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic scores with a nice right hand.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heydrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut. Mihaljevic saw that one coming.
Heydrich drops his hands momentarily and Mihaljevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mihaljevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heydrich slips a jab and a cross from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich cracks Mihaljevic with a good jab.
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!
Mihaljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Heydrich walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Mihaljevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Mihaljevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heydrich scores with a leg kick.
Heydrich moves out of range as Mihaljevic throws a body kick.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaljevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mihaljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Heydrich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihaljevic in his tracks.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heydrich throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
Heydrich lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice combination. Heydrich backs away looking to recover.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.#T3#
Mihaljevic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a hook to the body. Mihaljevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Heydrich gets tackled into the cage by Mihaljevic. Mihaljevic maintains the clinch.
Mihaljevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heydrich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Mihaljevic avoids the damage to the body.
Heydrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Heydrich has double underhooks.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Heydrich has double underhooks.
Heydrich lands a right hand.
Mihaljevic managing to block the knees to the body from Heydrich. #BC#
Mihaljevic breaks from the clinch.
Mihaljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaljevic moves away.
Heydrich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich cracks Mihaljevic with an open hand slap.
Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice body punch.
Mihaljevic wants to clinch
and Heydrich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mihaljevic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heydrich's head backwards.
Heydrich throws a body kick that misses.
Heydrich lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaljevic off balance momentarily.
Heydrich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heydrich looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaljevic is just out of range.
Heydrich looks to land a right hand but Mihaljevic moved out of range.
It looked like Mihaljevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heydrich scores with a nice head shot.
Mihaljevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Mihaljevic is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Mihaljevic.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
Vedran Mihaljevic is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Mihaljevic.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
A left lands for Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Heydrich counters with a left and a right that stings Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands a two punch combo.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
Heydrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaljevic's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heydrich with a nice calf kick.
Heydrich connects with a body shot that sends Mihaljevic's belly button to the back.
Heydrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mihaljevic misses with a combination
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Jab by Heydrich.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaljevic throws a one two combo.
Heydrich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heydrich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heydrich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.#CL#
Mihaljevic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heydrich, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Heydrich.
A frustrated look appears on Mihaljevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heydrich.
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!
Heydrich lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaljevic backwards.
Heydrich lands a shoulder strike.
Mihaljevic is trying to push Heydrich away but Heydrich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heydrich lands a shot to the body.
Heydrich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mihaljevic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heydrich can turn it around.
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich lands a left hand.
Mihaljevic managing to block the knees to the body from Heydrich. #T2#
Heydrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaljevic avoids it.
Heydrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaljevic avoids it.
Mihaljevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mihaljevic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heydrich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaljevic backwards.
Heydrich lands with a short shot to the head.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mihaljevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heydrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mihaljevic.
A frustrated look appears on Mihaljevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihaljevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Heydrich.
Mihaljevic is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich is controlling him.#BC#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihaljevic scores with a hook.
Mihaljevic throws a leg kick that misses.
Mihaljevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heydrich finds it's way round the side to connect with Mihaljevic's head.
Vedran Mihaljevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heydrich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mihaljevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Heydrich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
Heydrich moves out of range of the body kick from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich delivers a nice body kick.
Heydrich throws a front kick that sends Mihaljevic stumbling back into the cage.
Mihaljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
A jab from Mihaljevic finds it's way through Heydrich's defenses.
Heydrich lands a body shot.
Heydrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heydrich delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Heydrich as he checks the leg kick.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaljevic.
Heydrich cracks Mihaljevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mihaljevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Heydrich defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Heydrich scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Heydrich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mihaljevic doesn't seem phased though.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mihaljevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heydrich to score with a decent uppercut.
Heydrich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaljevic moves away.
Heydrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaljevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich dodges the punch combination from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Heydrich. That snapped Mihaljevic's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws a hook but Mihaljevic avoids it easily.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Heydrich. Beautiful body shot.
Heydrich throws a shot to the body.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mihaljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heydrich lands a high kick!
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
Mihaljevic takes one on the button.
Mihaljevic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaljevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Mihaljevic throws a chopping leg kick but Heydrich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heydrich lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses.
A head kick from Heydrich lands but Mihaljevic takes it in his stride.
Heydrich scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick from Heydrich lands but Mihaljevic takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heydrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heydrich looks to land a right hand but Mihaljevic moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Heydrich there.#T2#
Mihaljevic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heydrich back to the cage. Mihaljevic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mihaljevic motions for Heydrich to come forward. Mihaljevic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
Mihaljevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heydrich thumps Mihaljevic with a low kick.
Heydrich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heydrich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mihaljevic at a distance.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Mihaljevic catches Heydrich right on the button with a cross.
Mihaljevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Heydrich.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaljevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heydrich.#T3#
Heydrich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mihaljevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heydrich lands a front kick.
Mihaljevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a looping left.
Heydrich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heydrich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mihaljevic lunges at Heydrich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heydrich's hand.
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
Heydrich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaljevic has time to react.
Heydrich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mihaljevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heydrich lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mihaljevic. Heydrich shrugs it off though. #T4#
Mihaljevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mihaljevic ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
Mihaljevic scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mihaljevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vedran Mihaljevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Heydrich.
A head kick misses from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic needs to keep his hands up - Heydrich had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heydrich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mihaljevic - the referee stops the clock and Heydrich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mihaljevic. Heydrich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mihaljevic misses with a looping right.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaljevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mihaljevic really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heydrich 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 87
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Bigalow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Bigalow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Bigalow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heydrich doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Bigalow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heydrich under the eye.
Bigalow misses the jab.
Heydrich throwing a counter right hand but Bigalow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Bigalow.
Bigalow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bigalow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigalow.#T1#
Bigalow looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigalow throws out the jab.
Heydrich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bigalow just manages to avoid it.
Bigalow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bigalow connects with a body shot.
Bigalow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigalow scores with a shot to the body.
Bigalow missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigalow throws a big shot that misses.
Bigalow throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Bigalow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bigalow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bigalow lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Heydrich. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigalow lands a head shot.
Heydrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bigalow misses.
Bigalow throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bigalow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bigalow duly obliges.
Heydrich thows a leg kick but Bigalow checks it
and Bigalow counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Bigalow's leg. Bigalow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bigalow throws a big shot that misses.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Bigalow.
Heydrich jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bigalow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bigalow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heydrich on the side of the head. #CUT2#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is getting worse.
Bigalow misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Bigalow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigalow.
Bowser Bigalow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich misses the jab.
Bigalow scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigalow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Heydrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich misses with a two punch combination.
Bigalow throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigalow misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bowser Bigalow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Bigalow's leg. Bigalow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowser Bigalow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigalow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heydrich.
Heydrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigalow misses with a looping right.
Bigalow slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Bigalow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bigalow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws a hook but Bigalow avoids it easily.
Bigalow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bigalow moves out of range as Heydrich strikes.
Bigalow misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bigalow slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Heydrich works Bigalow's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a looping overhand right but Bigalow ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich needs to keep his hands up - Bigalow had a free shot at his head there.
Bigalow defending well as Heydrich loads up on a big left hand.
Heydrich tries to move into range but Bigalow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Bigalow moves out of range.
Heydrich lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Bigalow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bigalow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bigalow misses with a wild combination.
Bigalow misses with a hook to the body
and Heydrich counters with a low kick, right behind Bigalow 's knee.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
Bigalow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bigalow throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Heydrich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heydrich walks into a stiff left hand from Bigalow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigalow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Bigalow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
Bigalow looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigalow throws out the jab.
Bigalow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Heydrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Heydrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Heydrich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bigalow misses with a straight right. #T4#
Heydrich throws a hook but Bigalow avoids it easily.
Heydrich lands a lovely overhand right.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Heydrich misses.
Bigalow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bigalow fails to land with a series of punches.
Bigalow just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigalow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Heydrich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bowser Bigalow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Heydrich throws a lazy body kick
and Bigalow counters with a right hand to the body.
Bigalow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bigalow swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Heydrich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bigalow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Bigalow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bigalow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heydrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich takes a swing at Bigalow's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich throws a head kick but Bigalow moves out of range.
Bigalow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Heydrich drops his hands momentarily and Bigalow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bigalow throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Bigalow catches Heydrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heydrich misses with a right hand
enabling Bigalow to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich dips to his left and cracks Bigalow with an uppercut!
Heydrich swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heydrich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Heydrich wants to clinch up but Bigalow keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Bigalow misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Heydrich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bigalow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Heydrich moves in looking to clinch but Bigalow pushes him off.
Bigalow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heydrich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Bigalow moves out of range.
Bigalow throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Bigalow looks to move away, Heydrich throws a big counter combo but Bigalow just gets out of the way.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Bigalow.
Bigalow keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigalow thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bigalow throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigalow looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bigalow.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigalow misses the target.
Bigalow throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.#CL#
Heydrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigalow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heydrich has him pressed against the cage.
Heydrich lands with a short shot to the head.
Bigalow prevents a body shot from Heydrich.
I was talking to Heydrich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heydrich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A hook to the body from Bigalow.
Heydrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bigalow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Heydrich.
Heydrich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bigalow on the inside.
Heydrich trying to land knees to the body.
Heydrich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigalow backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigalow is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich has him pressed against the cage.
Bigalow tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
Bigalow takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heydrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigalow throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Heydrich fails to land.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowser Bigalow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bowser Bigalow.
I've got Bigalow 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Baker throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Heydrich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heydrich throws out a powerful jab.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Heydrich drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Baker prevents a body shot from Heydrich.
Still in the clinch, Heydrich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Heydrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heydrich is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heydrich.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heydrich after a bit of a struggle.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heydrich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Baker.
Heydrich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heydrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Heydrich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Steve Baker has been cut.#T1##BC#
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Heydrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Baker looks to move away, Heydrich throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baker looks winded!
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heydrich avoids it really well and circles away.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Heydrich throws a big shot that misses.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heydrich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Heydrich gets a clinch.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heydrich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heydrich lands a body shot.
I was talking to Heydrich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heydrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Heydrich landing knees to the body. #BC#
Heydrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heydrich.
Heydrich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Heydrich digs a good hook to Baker's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Heydrich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heydrich throws a one two combo.
Heydrich takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Heydrich. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heydrich is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Heydrich circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick there by Heydrich.
Heydrich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Heydrich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heydrich misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heydrich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heydrich.
Heydrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heydrich moves away.
Heydrich is looking for a counter combo.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heydrich but Heydrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heydrich throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Heydrich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Heydrich throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Heydrich works the jab nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Steve Baker's cut even more.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with the combination.
Steve Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heydrich.
Heydrich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heydrich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Heydrich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Heydrich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Baker.#T2#
Baker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Heydrich.#CUT#The cut above Steve Baker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Baker is rocked!#T3#
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baker really felt that one!
Baker is breathing heavily.
Heydrich misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Heydrich is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Heydrich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker throwing shots but Heydrich is blocking nicely.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Heydrich is defending well.
Heydrich is positioning himself well to prevent Baker advancing to mount.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heydrich is trying is best to control the position here.
Heydrich wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Heydrich throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
A combination from Heydrich does no damage.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heydrich on the side of the head.
Heydrich looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Baker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker goes for a double leg but Heydrich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heydrich continues to drive forward.
Heydrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Heydrich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heydrich takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Heydrich counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Heydrich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#Steve Baker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heydrich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Heydrich counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Baker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
A very excited looking Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich 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: Bellicose - Kanud vs Rock
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Schmico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range and Schmico settles back down.
Heydrich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmico.
Heydrich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmico lands an overhand right.
Heydrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmico.
Schmico misses with a wild body shot.
Schmico misses with a leg kick
and Schmico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmico shoots in looking for a takedown. Heydrich tries to sprawl out of it but Schmico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heydrich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heydrich tries to avoid it but Schmico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heydrich to the ground. Heydrich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heydrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmico feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Schmico backs off Heydrich throws a huge counter combo but Schmico manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Schmico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Heydrich is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Heydrich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmico passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heydrich!
Schmico breaks from Heydrich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schmico wants to control the pace but Heydrich is squirming around nicely.
Heydrich tries to hold on but Schmico pushes him away. #T2#
Schmico lands with some strikes.
Schmico throwing strikes here but Heydrich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schmico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Heydrich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Heydrich! #SUB#
Heydrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Schmico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heydrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Schmico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Schmico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Schmico has his foot on Heydrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heydrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Heydrich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schmico's guard.#SUB#
Schmico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Schmico has an active guard here but Heydrich has managed to pass into half guard.
Schmico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heydrich trying to mount his opponent but Schmico defends it. #SUB#
Schmico looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schmico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heydrich is thwarting Schmico's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrico Schmico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schmico tries to close the distance and clinch but Heydrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredrico Schmico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmico dives in and grabs Heydrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heydrich pushes down on Schmico's head and hops out.
Schmico backing away here, and Heydrich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schmico takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Schmico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heydrich as he jumps to the side.
Schmico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heydrich is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Schmico has managed to clinch.
Schmico is trying to drag Heydrich to the mat but Heydrich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Heydrich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmico takes a shot to the head.
Schmico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heydrich just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Heydrich manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Schmico throws a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmico fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Heydrich gets a clinch.
Schmico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heydrich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heydrich lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmico backwards.
Heydrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmico.
A short right from Heydrich on the inside.
Schmico avoiding damage as Heydrich throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heydrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Schmico.
Schmico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Schmico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heydrich blocks a leg kick.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Heydrich moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmico.
Schmico misses with a leg kick
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmico throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Schmico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmico shoots in but Heydrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schmico slips under a jab.
Schmico tries to counter with a takedown but Heydrich is quick to defend against it.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Schmico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schmico tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Schmico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heydrich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Heydrich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Heydrich clinches.
Schmico misses with the head strike.
Schmico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heydrich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmico backwards. #T3#
Schmico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heydrich walks away with a smile on his face. Schmico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Heydrich as Schmico shoots in.
Schmico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmico.
Heydrich tries to clinch there but Schmico circles away.
Schmico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heydrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmico throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmico is defended easily by Heydrich.
Heydrich is looking for the big counter here.
Schmico misses with a hook to the body
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heydrich checks it well.
Heydrich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Schmico fails with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmico dives in and grabs Heydrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heydrich pushes down on Schmico's head and hops out.
Heydrich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heydrich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heydrich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Schmico moves out of range as Heydrich strikes.
Schmico moves out of range of the body kick from Heydrich.
Schmico shoots in for a double leg but Heydrich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heydrich is able to avoid easily.
Schmico tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Heydrich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Schmico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heydrich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schmico with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heydrich unleashes a big counter combination but Schmico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmico tries to clinch up.
Schmico tries to clinch there but Heydrich circles away.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Schmico is having none of it.
A low kick from Schmico is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a left to the body.
Heydrich throws a hook but Schmico avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmico misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico tries for a takedown but Heydrich circles away easily
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmico was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Schmico lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heydrich throws a head kick but Schmico moves out of range. #T1#
Schmico tries to work over Heydrich's front leg with a kick but Heydrich checks it.
Schmico shoots for a takedown but Heydrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heydrich misses with a body kick.
Schmico shoots in and drives through. Heydrich sprawls well.
Heydrich throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Heydrich.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Schmico is out of range.
Schmico fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmico misses with a takedown
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmico dives in for a single leg takedown but Heydrich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmico is defending well for now.
Heydrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmico avoids it.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Schmico.
Schmico tries to pull guard but Heydrich won't allow it. #T2#
Schmico tries to pull guard but Heydrich holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmico drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Heydrich.
A shot in the inside from Heydrich.
Schmico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmico misses with a punch to the body.
Heydrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Schmico manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Schmico working for a triangle but Heydrich defends it easily.
Heydrich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heydrich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Schmico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heydrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Heydrich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schmico is proving hard to escape from.
Schmico doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heydrich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heydrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmico swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schmico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heydrich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schmico's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmico is looking to clinch.
Schmico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heydrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmico ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
Schmico looks to clinch
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmico swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schmico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heydrich's waist but Heydrich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmico off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmico or perhaps it was just good defense by Heydrich, which made it look bad.
Schmico misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heydrich can pounce on him.
Schmico throws a leg kick
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmico.
Heydrich throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heydrich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Onbekend B moves away from the strike by Demetre. #KD#
Onbekend B drops Demetre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Demetre looks back up at him and smiles so Onbekend B waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Demetre has been cut.
Onbekend B knocks out Demetre with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Onbekend B before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Onbekend B picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nog Onbekend B!

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