Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Widforss.
Davdio Branko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss lands with a right hand.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown but Widforss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Branko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Widforss takes a swing at Branko's ribcage but misses.
Widforss throws a nice looking combination but Branko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Widforss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Widforss takes a swing at Branko's ribcage but misses.
Branko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Branko goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.#TD#
Branko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Branko manages to end up in side control.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Widforss is defending well.
Widforss tries to buck Branko off but Branko is having none of it.
Widforss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss is trying to control but Branko passes into side control!
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Widforss struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Widforss is defending well.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Widforss is defending well. #SUB#
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Widforss wants to control but Branko postures up.#SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Widforss, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Branko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Widforss!#SUB#
Branko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Widforss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widforss struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widforss is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Widforss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Widforss has his foot on Branko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branko works his way back into a safe position though.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Branko preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Branko gets a double leg takedown into Widforss's guard.#SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Widforss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Widforss defends it easily. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Widforss trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #T1#
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widforss is aware though and is defending well.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Widforss pushes his legs off easily.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
Widforss is in close to Branko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Branko has his foot on Widforss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widforss works his way back into a safe position though.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widforss is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Widforss connects with a couple of short punches.
Widforss passes Branko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko gets full guard.#SUB#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Branko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Widforss uses it to pass to side control.
Widforss cracks Branko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Branko gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widforss is trying to control the action in half guard but Branko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widforss pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Branko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Branko.#SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko. #TD#
Branko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Widforss has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branko pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard.
Widforss gets back to full guard.
Widforss trying to keep a closed guard but Branko is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Widforss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.#REVB##T1#
Widforss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widforss trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widforss is aware though and is defending well.
Widforss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Widforss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Branko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widforss's guard. #REVR#
Widforss trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Widforss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Widforss is defending the position.
Widforss missing with punches from the bottom.
Widforss is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Widforss is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widforss wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well. #SUB#
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widforss wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Branko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Widforss tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Branko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davdio Branko!

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Widforss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hassan. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss moves out of range as Hassan strikes.#T1#
Hassan is looking to slow Widforss down with leg kicks.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Widforss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.#CL#
Hassan has managed to clinch.
Hassan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hassan.
Widforss is trying to force a seperation but Hassan has the dominant position.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Hassan won't allow it.
Hassan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widforss.
Hassan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a knee to the body.
Widforss looks winded!
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hassan.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hassan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hassan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Hassan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Hassan. #T3#
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Widforss avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Hassan slows down the pace here.
Hassan avoiding damage.
Widforss letting Hassan take a breather here.
Hassan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hassan wants to stall.
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a nice knee to the body.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hassan to work.
Hassan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Widforss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hassan.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Widforss wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan jabs Widforss right on the nose. Widforss blinks but takes it well.
Hassan cracks Widforss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Widforss fails with the takedown.
Hassan throws a counter high kick but Widforss was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Hassan gets caught napping as Widforss dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Widforss stops Hassan from standing up.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss has his feet on Hassan's thighs here. He's pushed Hassan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hassan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Widforss on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Widforss throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King throws a hook but Widforss blocks it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King lands a nice hook to Widforss's body. Widforss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Widforss slips a straight right by King.
King takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Widforss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Widforss.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a right hand that Widforss ducks under and follows up with a left that Widforss also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Widforss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Widforss throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into half guard.
Widforss regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King wants to pass the guard but Widforss is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Widforss has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Widforss's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abarai's guard.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Widforss has gone for a leg lock! Abarai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Widforss's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Abarai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarai has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Widforss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abarai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up. #SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Widforss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Widforss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Widforss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Widforss's front leg but catches the back leg as Widforss tries to avoid it.
Widforss scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Widforss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abarai on his heels. He'll look to pass Abarai's guard now, I'm sure.
Widforss postures up in Abarai's guard and throws a big left but Abarai blocks it. #T1#
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.#SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abarai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abarai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abarai! #REVR##SU#
Abarai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Widforss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Widforss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abarai as he jumps to the side.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Abarai.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.#TD2#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abarai to regain full guard.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Abarai is pulling down on Widforss's head to control his posture.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Widforss is still trying to improve position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai tries to stand but Widforss is controlling from the bottom.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Widforss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Abarai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Widforss has time to react.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from Widforss.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Widforss misses.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Abarai lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai lands with an overhand left.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widforss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abarai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widforss somewhat.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Widforss slips a straight right by Abarai.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abarai connects with a jab.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Widforss scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai stuns Widforss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Abarai throws a wild body kick that Widforss sees coming a mile off.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Widforss's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Widforss.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.#TD2#
Widforss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abarai is just riding it out for now. Widforss eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abarai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss prevents Abarai from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Abarai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Abarai is having none of it.
Widforss prevents Abarai from improving his position.
Widforss wants to advance to full mount but Abarai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Abarai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Abarai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Abarai!#REVR#
Widforss trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abarai defends well.#SU#
Abarai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Widforss, up you get!
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Widforss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Widforss trying to control the action but Abarai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abarai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Abarai.
Renji Abarai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Abarai stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Widforss's head.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
Widforss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
Widforss moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widforss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Widforss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Widforss takes one on the button.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Widforss. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Widforss swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Widforss walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Widforss walks into a jab.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Abarai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Widforss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Abarai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!
Abarai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widforss is proving hard to escape from.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2##SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss looking to control. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abarai defends well.#SU#
Abarai gets to his feet. Widforss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai cracks Widforss with a good jab.
Widforss misses the jab.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Widforss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Widforss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Widforss darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Widforss into the cage.
A solid body kick from Abarai.
Widforss takes one on the button.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Widforss misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Widforss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai clobbers Widforss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.#T4#
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Widforss walks into a jab.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Widforss knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Widforss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Widforss should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Abarai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abarai 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Widforss moves out of range of the body kick.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Patriot lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patriot.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss connects with a nice looking jab.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patriot swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Patriot.
Patriot walks into a stiff left hand from Widforss.
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Widforss coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Patriot coming out on top.
Widforss throws an off balance right hand
and Patriot counters with a three punch combo that has Widforss backing up. Widforss nods at Patriot to acknowledge the strikes.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Patriot saw that one coming.
Patriot with a nice cross.#T1#
Widforss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patriot's hands.
Widforss throws an off balance right hand
and Patriot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patriot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patriot throws the kick towards the body but Widforss avoids it.
Widforss dodges the punch combination from Patriot.
Widforss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorgon Patriot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into Patriot's guard.
Patriot wants to stand up but Widforss is controlling him.
Patriot wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patriot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Patriot pulls Widforss in close to his closed guard and prevents Widforss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patriot wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Widforss postures up in Patriot's guard and throws a big left but Patriot blocks it.
Widforss is in close to Patriot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patriot controlling Widforss's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Patriot wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Patriot has Widforss pulled in close to control his posture.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Widforss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Widforss won't allow Patriot to sweep him here.
Widforss is fighting to break Patriot's control of his arms but Patriot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patriot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Patriot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patriot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patriot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patriot takes one on the button.
Widforss with a nice cross.#T4#
Widforss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patriot counters with a good, hard body kick but Widforss shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Patriot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patriot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widforss.
Widforss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Widforss.

Patriot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Patriot. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patriot but Patriot pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Patriot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Patriot is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Patriot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widforss throws a poor cross that misses
and Patriot counters with a nice uppercut.
Patriot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Patriot manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gorgon Patriot is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Patriot misses.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Patriot defends it well.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Patriot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patriot throwing a counter right hand but Widforss manages to avoid it.#TD#
Patriot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patriot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patriot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Widforss is trying to keep Patriot in close.
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet.
Widforss trying to control the position.
Patriot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Patriot wants to control from the top but Widforss keeps moving.
Patriot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Patriot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Widforss for as long as he can get away with.
Widforss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patriot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patriot holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Patriot manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gorgon Patriot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patriot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Patriot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Widforss.
Widforss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on Patriot's shoulder, as Patriot tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A nice combination there by Patriot. #TD2#
Widforss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Patriot to the ground. Widforss is now in Patriot's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patriot trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Patriot wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patriot working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patriot holds on and takes a little breather.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
Patriot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Widforss cracks Patriot with a solid left hand.#T3#
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patriot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Widforss postures up in Patriot's guard and throws a big left but Patriot blocks it.
Widforss won't allow Patriot to sweep him here.
Patriot trying to control the position.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patriot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Patriot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patriot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patriot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patriot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet. #SUB2#
Patriot avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Patriot trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Patriot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patriot has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Patriot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widforss swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patriot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss working for a triangle but Patriot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Widforss working for a triangle but Patriot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Patriot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Patriot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Patriot.
Widforss dips to his left and cracks Patriot with an uppercut!
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patriot!
Widforss misses with the ground and pound.
Patriot is trying to get back to his feet.
Widforss trying to control the position but Patriot is working away.
Patriot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Widforss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Widforss working away.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Widforss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Patriot tries to buck Widforss off but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss trying to control the action but Patriot is working from the bottom.
Patriot tries to buck Widforss off but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss in side control, throwing shots but Patriot defends.
Patriot sneaks back into half guard.
Patriot wants to get back to full guard.
Patriot is trying to stand.
Patriot wants to control but Widforss is keeping busy.
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patriot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patriot trying to hold on to Widforss's head to control him but Widforss postures up.
Widforss throwing shots but Patriot is blocking nicely.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patriot trying to control from the bottom.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Patriot is defending well.
Patriot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Patriot is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Patriot taking some punishment here, with Widforss in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patriot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patriot trying to control but Widforss postures up.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patriot taking some punishment here, with Widforss in his half guard.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patriot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Patriot wants to get back to full guard.
Patriot is working hard here to advance position.
Widforss throwing shots but Patriot is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Widforss.
Widforss throwing shots but Patriot is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions.
Patriot is looking to escape.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patriot is concentrating on defense, preventing Widforss from advancing position.
Patriot regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widforss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patriot trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Patriot has wrist control.
Patriot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patriot is looking to stand up but Widforss isn't so interested in that idea.
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
Patriot pulls Widforss in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patriot 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Patriot!
Gorgon Patriot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Widforss as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Widforss won't allow Dilbrandt to sweep him here.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Widforss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widforss, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Widforss working a defensive guard but Dilbrandt passes into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widforss gets back to full guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dilbrandt is looking to stand up but Widforss won't let him.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Dilbrandt postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for a guillotine here but Dilbrandt defends easily. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Dilbrandt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Widforss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dilbrandt's half guard.
Dilbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position here. #T3#
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss is fighting to break Dilbrandt's control of his arms but Dilbrandt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt! #REVR#
Widforss is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Widforss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Widforss looks to move to half guard but instead Dilbrandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widforss working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Widforss should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dilbrandt did well to prevent Widforss getting side control.

Dilbrandt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Widforss keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Widforss. #T1##BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Widforss checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Widforss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Widforss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Widforss down.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Widforss checks the leg kick.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss lands a jab.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Widforss misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.#T3#
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet. #SUB2#
Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dilbrandt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dilbrandt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss is trying to hold Dilbrandt in close to prevent damage but Dilbrandt has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt 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#
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Widforss blocks a jab.#TD2#
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.
Widforss preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt! #REVR#
Widforss is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Dilbrandt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Widforss is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself well to prevent Widforss advancing to mount.
Widforss prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Widforss is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dilbrandt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dilbrandt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widforss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dilbrandt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
Widforss is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
A very excited looking David Dilbrandt 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: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Widforss.
Nice uppercut lands for Widforss. That snapped Catch Wrestler's head back.
Widforss slips a jab from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler thuds his right hand into Widforss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Widforss lands an overhand right.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Widforss moves away #TD2#
and Widforss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Widforss in close.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler 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.
Widforss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Widforss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Widforss pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catch Wrestler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widforss managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Widforss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Catch Wrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catch Wrestler scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catch Wrestler defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widforss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catch Wrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Catch Wrestler is fighting to break Widforss's control of his arms but Widforss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widforss working a defensive guard but Catch Wrestler manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Widforss takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Widforss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widforss wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler looks up at the clock and then as Widforss takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Catch Wrestler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Catch Wrestler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Widforss regains half guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Catch Wrestler working the head and body with strikes.
Widforss has hold of Catch Wrestler's hands but Catch Wrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss is trying to control but Catch Wrestler passes into side control!
Catch Wrestler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Widforss's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widforss connects with a single shot there.
Widforss leaves Catch Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Catch Wrestler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Catch Wrestler won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Widforss passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Widforss postures up. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Catch Wrestler moves into full guard. #T2#
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Widforss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Catch Wrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Widforss wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Catch Wrestler stands up over Widforss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Widforss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catch Wrestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Widforss is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is controlling the pace.
Widforss won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
Widforss tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
Widforss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Catch Wrestler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Catch Wrestler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Catch Wrestler prevents Widforss from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB#
Catch Wrestler working for a guillotine from mount but Widforss is in no mood to give up.
Catch Wrestler scoring with strikes but Widforss is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Catch Wrestler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Widforss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Catch Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Widforss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catch Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Widforss misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Widforss won't be happy with that.
Widforss is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Widforss but he's now mounted!
Catch Wrestler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Widforss's face.
Catch Wrestler lands a big elbow.
Catch Wrestler working Widforss over with strikes here.
Catch Wrestler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Widforss hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Catch Wrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Widforss taking shots to the head.
Widforss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler breaks from Widforss's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Widforss 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.
Catch Wrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Widforss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Widforss is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widforss is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Catch Wrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Widforss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Catch Wrestler drops an elbow to the side of Widforss's head.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Widforss missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Widforss trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Widforss tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Widforss throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Widforss gets back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Widforss wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widforss won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
Widforss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
Catch Wrestler working the head and body with strikes.
Widforss is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Widforss's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Catch Wrestler landing shots from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Widforss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Widforss lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Widforss has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Sloppy strikes there by Widforss.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Dilbrandt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dilbrandt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dilbrandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Widforss trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dilbrandt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Dilbrandt.
Widforss is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Widforss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilbrandt wants to stand but Widforss has his arm trapped.
Widforss tries to buck Dilbrandt off but Dilbrandt is having none of it.#T3##SU#
Dilbrandt stands up and beckons Widforss to his feet.
Widforss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Widforss gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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Widforss tries to advance to mount but Dilbrandt instead regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Widforss is trying for a kimura here. Dilbrandt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widforss wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dilbrandt has Widforss up against the cage in a clinch.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses. #T1#
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt leaning against his opponent.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Widforss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Widforss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Widforss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Widforss lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Widforss.#T2#
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Widforss pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widforss throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Widforss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt wants to stand and escape but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilbrandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Widforss up and slammed him! Widforss can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Dilbrandt decides to stand back up.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a single leg into guard. Dilbrandt didn't expect that.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss trying to move into half guard but instead Dilbrandt has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Widforss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dilbrandt continues to stall.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt pushing down on Widforss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilbrandt prevents Widforss from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Widforss blocks a jab.
Donk. Widforss catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.

Dilbrandt has his feet on Widforss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Widforss lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Widforss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dilbrandt to the ground. Widforss is now in Dilbrandt's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Widforss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Dilbrandt.
Widforss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt presses Widforss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Widforss or not.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyres Widforss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Widforss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Widforss. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Widforss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dilbrandt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dilbrandt.
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Widforss is breathing heavily.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to break free.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Widforss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Widforss stops Dilbrandt from standing up.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David Dilbrandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!#REVR#
Dilbrandt slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Widforss.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tests Widforss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt works Widforss's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Widforss shoots and misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Widforss throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Widforss misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up.
Widforss wants a takedown.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Widforss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Widforss with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Widforss is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a big head kick but Widforss shrugs it off.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Widforss gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

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

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

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Widforss slips the punch.
Hassan leaves Widforss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Widforss lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss checks a leg kick.
Widforss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hassan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Widforss misses with an uppercut
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Widforss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Widforss misses.
Widforss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hassan.#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Widforss seems content to control.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Hassan is trying to stand. #T3##ES#
Hassan kicks Widforss off and gets back to his feet.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassan tries to kick Widforss off but Widforss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working.
Hassan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widforss is stalling here. Hassan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widforss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hassan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4##SU#
Hassan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
A big left from Widforss misses.
It looked like Hassan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widforss showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Hassan is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Widforss with a jab.#CL#
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Widforss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Widforss jumps guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Widforss tries to circle away but Hassan has him pinned against the cage.
Hassan stalling in the clinch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Hassan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hassan.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hassan.
A short body shot lands from Hassan as the two fighters clinch.
Hassan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
A short right from Hassan on the inside.
Widforss misses with some punches.
Hassan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss. #T2#
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Widforss scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss slips a jab from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Hassan and Widforss are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hassan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Widforss into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hassan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Widforss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golovkin. Golovkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golovkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Widforss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Widforss jumps guard but Golovkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Widforss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Widforss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyres Widforss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Widforss walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin.
Widforss scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Widforss throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Widforss swats away the attempt to clinch by Golovkin.#CL2#
Golovkin gets a clinch.
Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golovkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Widforss jumps guard but Golovkin stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Widforss gets a takedown into half guard.

Golovkin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but Widforss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
Widforss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Widforss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Widforss tries to pull guard but Golovkin won't allow it.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Widforss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin cracks Widforss with a nice body shot.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Widforss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Golovkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Widforss has had enough of the clinch but Golovkin keeps him there for the moment.
Widforss wants to get back to striking at distance but Golovkin won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.
Widforss goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Widforss off the cage and back into range.#T4##CL2#
Golovkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Widforss can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin keeps control of Widforss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Widforss goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Golovkin has managed to clinch.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Widforss lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Golovkin clinches.
Widforss is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Widforss is looking for a takedown.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golovkin.
A short right from Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golovkin pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyres Widforss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Golovkin instigates a clinch. #T1#
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
A short uppercut from Golovkin.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Widforss throws a head punch that misses.
Widforss blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Golovkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Widforss off balance momentarily.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##CL2#
Golovkin clinches.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.
Widforss is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Widforss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Golovkin has closed the distance and engaged Widforss in a clinch.
Widforss blocking some punches.
Widforss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Widforss misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Widforss.
Widforss tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Widforss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Golovkin.
Widforss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Widforss is trying to break free.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Widforss jumps guard but Golovkin stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widforss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Golovkin.
Golovkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Widforss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Golovkin.#TD#
Widforss closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Golovkin's guard.#SUB#
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vadim Golovkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Golovkin pushes Widforss off and gets back to his feet.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Golovkin. #T4#
Golovkin throws a leg kick which misses Widforss's front leg but catches the back leg as Widforss tries to avoid it.
Jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Golovkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Widforss.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss is looking for a takedown.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Golovkin.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Widforss is rocked!
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side.
Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Widforss tries to counter with a takedown but Golovkin is quick to defend against it.
Widforss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin blocks a jab.#CL2#
Golovkin has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.
Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Golovkin lands a body punch.
Widforss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Oh Widforss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Golovkin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Widforss takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Widforss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Widforss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Golovkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyres Widforss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golovkin to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a big right hand that drops Widforss! The killer instinct kicks in and Golovkin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Golovkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Golovkin!
Our winner, Vadim Golovkin, 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: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Widforss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomez to the mat! Gomez manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. #SUB#
Widforss drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Widforss off! Widforss jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez has his hands on Widforss's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Widforss trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Widforss passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widforss thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Widforss is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widforss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widforss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though. #T3#
Widforss prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Gomez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomez 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.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widforss passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomez is controlling Widforss's trapped leg to prevent Widforss from advancing to side control.
Gomez is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Widforss is really struggling to control Gomez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Widforss wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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#
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Widforss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.#TD#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into Gomez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Widforss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Widforss seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gomez has recovered full guard.
Widforss stops Gomez from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widforss passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.#SUB#
Widforss is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
Widforss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss works his way into side control.
Gomez is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Widforss controls the position.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Widforss asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Widforss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Widforss working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Widforss misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
The strikes coming from Widforss are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Widforss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is not content to let Widforss control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Widforss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Gomez.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez wants to counter with a clinch but Widforss pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Widforss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Widforss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Widforss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss slips under a jab from Gomez.
Pedro Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Widforss didn't see that one coming.
Gomez throws a nice head kick!
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widforss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Widforss.
Gomez throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.#TD#
Widforss gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widforss trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Widforss takes a little break here. Gomez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Widforss controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Widforss trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Widforss content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Widforss'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.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widforss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez is being controlled here.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Widforss tries to advance to mount but can't.
Widforss working away.
Widforss controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Widforss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widforss 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Widforss throws a shot to the body.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus throws a quick counter head kick but Widforss was just out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcus's guard.

Marcus pushes Widforss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Marcus instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Widforss wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Widforss tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Widforss back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus works on Widforss's body with a couple of short punches.
Widforss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Widforss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marcus throws a head kick that Widforss semi-blocks.
Marcus takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Marcus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
Widforss lands a nice looking body shot.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Marcus gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss connects with the punch.#T3#
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range. #TD2#
Widforss dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Marcus is keeping the position.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus pulls Widforss in close to his closed guard and prevents Widforss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcus keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Marcus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Widforss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Widforss being controlled here momentarily.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcus is keeping the position for now.
Marcus 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.
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss advances to half guard.
Marcus is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcus tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Widforss is trying to control. Marcus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcus wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #SUB2#
Marcus is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marcus! #T3#
Marcus is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for a guillotine from mount but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus tries to reverse the position but Widforss maintains control.#SUB2#
Widforss looking to secure an arm triangle but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widforss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcus is looking to escape.
Widforss throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Widforss misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marcus gets back to half guard.
Widforss throws a strike but Marcus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marcus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcus trying to control the position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marcus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widforss's guard! Nice work there by Marcus!
Marcus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marcus slips under a jab.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Widforss lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Widforss misses the body punch #KD#
and Marcus counters with a crisp one two that drops Widforss! Marcus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Widforss to his feet! Widforss is in big trouble!#ROC#Widforss is rocked!
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Marcus.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Widforss, as that shot connected.
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!
Marcus avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a head kick. That will keep Widforss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Marcus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcus's head.
Marcus cracks a nice hook into Widforss's ribs.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Widforss misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Widforss is trying to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling him.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries to circle away but Marcus has him pinned against the cage.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
A short right from Marcus on the inside.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcus just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus stalls.
A right hand to the body from Marcus. #T4#
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widforss.
Marcus lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss jumps guard but Marcus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus stalling.
Marcus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marcus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Widforss connects with a single shot there.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Christ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Widforss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is trying to stand.
Widforss wants to free his trapped foot but Christ is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Christ is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Widforss stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Widforss passes to full mount!
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Christ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Widforss.
Christ is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Widforss unloads with some shots from mount but Christ bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Christ is trying to stand.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Widforss fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Christ really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Widforss has hold of Christ's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Christ manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Widforss thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Widforss punching from mount but Christ doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Christ is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Widforss has control of Christ's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Christ regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Christ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Widforss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Christ is trying to stand up.
Christ is squirming around, avoiding Widforss's attempts to control the action.
Christ is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Widforss with good strikes from the mount here!
Christ's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Widforss wants to control the pace but Christ is squirming around nicely.
Widforss is looking to work his way around to Christ's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Christ is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Widforss looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Widforss seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Christ is holding on tight. #T4#
Widforss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christ wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Widforss thowing shots but they're missing.
Christ wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Widforss unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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#
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Widforss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Widforss shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss dives in and grabs Christ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Jeryl Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt - Christ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Widforss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Widforss.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Christ avoids it easily.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Christ.
Widforss walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christ.
Widforss takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss prevents Christ from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christ is looking to stand up but Widforss isn't so interested in that idea.
Widforss is pushing down on Christ's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christ is fighting to maintain full guard but Widforss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christ knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christ is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christ tries to kick Widforss off but Widforss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well. #T3#
Christ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Widforss is controlling him
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christ knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Widforss is controlling him
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widforss on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Widforss scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ tries to land a front kick but Widforss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Widforss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.#T4#
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Widforss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Widforss lands.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Widforss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christ tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Widforss is in Christ's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Christ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Christ!#REVR#
Christ won't allow Widforss to sweep him here.
Widforss has a closed guard, preventing Christ from standing up.
Christ has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeryl Christ will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christ defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Christ into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christ slips a jab from Widforss.
Widforss punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Widforss swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Widforss lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Widforss drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christ wants to stand but Widforss is controlling the position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Widforss passes into half guard.
Widforss stops Christ from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Christ is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Widforss is controlling him #SUB2#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Widforss is controlling him
Widforss tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
Christ is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Widforss wants to free his trapped foot but Christ is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Widforss 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ is trying to stand.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christ avoids it really well and circles away.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
Jeryl Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Widforss is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Widforss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Widforss asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Christ is not content to let Widforss control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widforss tries to advance to mount but Christ denies him.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Widforss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christ is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christ pushes Widforss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Widforss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Widforss seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widforss working the head and body with strikes.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widforss 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Kingman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingman throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Donk. Widforss catches Kingman right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Kingman - just one landing.
Kingman misses with a hook. Widforss ducked under it nicely.
Widforss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widforss jabs Kingman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Widforss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kingman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Widforss is in Kingman's guard.#SUB2#
Kingman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widforss defends well.
Widforss postures up and lands a big shot to Kingman's brow.
Widforss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kingman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Kingman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Kingman is keeping the position.
Widforss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingman's head.#T1#
Kingman striking from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss stands up over Kingman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Widforss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widforss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingman's head.
Widforss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kingman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Widforss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingman's guard.
Kingman won't allow Widforss to pass to mount.
Widforss lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Kingman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Kingman is defending well.
Nice strikes from Widforss there.
Widforss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widforss content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Kingman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Widforss trying to control the pace.
Widforss is keen to just control but Kingman is a slippery customer.
Widforss lands with a punch from half guard.
Kingman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Widforss is stalling in the full guard.
Widforss trying to control but Kingman is working from the bottom.
Widforss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss chips away with some ground and pound.
Widforss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Widforss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Widforss slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingman keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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#
Kingman throws a right hand that Widforss ducks under and follows up with a left that Widforss also avoids with ease.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingman looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss throws a shot to the body.
Widforss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingman can do to turn this around?
Widforss walks into a jab.
Widforss takes a swing at Kingman's ribcage but misses.
Kingman misses with a straight right. #TD#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Kingman is working away.
Kingman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kingman.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Kingman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widforss's best efforts.
Widforss wants to pass to mount but Kingman is defending the position.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Kingman is working away.
Kingman is pressing down on Widforss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Widforss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kingman working for a triangle but Widforss defends it easily.
Widforss cracks Kingman with a solid left hand.
Widforss controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Kingman keeps moving.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingman is retaining full guard.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Widforss slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kingman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingman's guard.
Kingman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingman wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #SUB#
Widforss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kingman is just riding it out for now. Widforss eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Widforss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kingman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Widforss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Widforss moves forwards but Soldic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widforss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soldic to score with a decent uppercut.
Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Soldic lunges at Widforss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Widforss's hand.
Soldic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Widforss is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Widforss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soldic on the side of the head.
Soldic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Soldic. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soldic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soldic sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Widforss controlling the action here.
Soldic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Widforss in particular looking to stall.
Soldic moves into full guard.
Soldic keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
Soldic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soldic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soldic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Widforss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soldic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soldic is working hard here to advance position.
Soldic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soldic gets full guard.
Widforss won't allow Soldic to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back looking for a leg! Soldic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soldic manages to kick Widforss off! Widforss jumps back into Soldic's guard.
Soldic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Soldic connects with a crisp jab.
Soldic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soldic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
Widforss thuds a left hand into Soldic's body.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Widforss misses with a jab to the body
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Soldic misses. #T4#
A good leg kick by Soldic.
Widforss dodges the punch combination from Soldic.
Soldic misses with a wild body shot.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Soldic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss dodges the punch combination from Soldic.
Sime Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic throws a head kick that misses.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Widforss's shoulder, as Widforss tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic tries to land a leg kick but Widforss saw it coming and moves away.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soldic doesn't seem bothered though.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Soldic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soldic lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Soldic's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Soldic.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Widforss gets a double leg takedown into Soldic's guard.
Soldic working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sime Soldic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widforss stuns Soldic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Widforss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sime Soldic is winning the standup battle so far.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soldic defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Soldic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soldic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soldic scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Soldic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soldic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Widforss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soldic gets full guard.#T1#
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soldic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soldic wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
Soldic has control of Widforss's left arm, preventing Widforss from doing any damage.
Soldic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widforss trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Widforss is pushing down on Soldic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soldic is fighting to maintain full guard but Widforss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Widforss is looking to pass Soldic's guard but actually Soldic recovers to full guard.
Widforss trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Widforss won't allow Soldic to sweep him here.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
Soldic trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soldic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soldic wants to hit a sweep here but Widforss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soldic there! #T3#
Widforss throwing strikes here but Soldic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soldic blocking the ground and pound.
Soldic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soldic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a guillotine from mount but Soldic frees his head quite easily.
Soldic wants to control but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss trying to control but Soldic is having none of it. #T4#
Soldic tries to lock up and control but Widforss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Widforss working for a submission but Soldic is keeping him at bay.
Soldic blocking the ground and pound.
Widforss dominating with strikes here.
Widforss punching from mount but Soldic doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Widforss looking to secure an arm triangle but Soldic defends it well. #SUB2#
Widforss working for a guillotine from mount but Soldic is in no mood to give up.
Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Widforss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Widforss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Widforss cracks Soldic with a big elbow.
Soldic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Widforss off and has taken his back!
Widforss manages to reverse the position and now he's in Soldic's guard. Nice work there by Widforss.
Widforss trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Soldic.
Widforss advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Soldic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soldic is trying to control Widforss's posture but Widforss avoids it. #T1#
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Soldic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soldic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widforss's guard! Nice work there by Soldic!
Soldic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soldic 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.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Soldic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Widforss's guard.
Soldic trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldic won't allow Widforss to sweep him here.
Soldic wants to control from the top but Widforss keeps moving.
Soldic postures up.
Soldic preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soldic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widforss swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soldic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soldic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Soldic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Widforss's guard.
Soldic wants to take a breather but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widforss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soldic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Widforss keeping moving, preventing Soldic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Widforss is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soldic rolls with it to try and escape but Widforss cranks on the arm and Soldic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Saputra closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Saputra pulls guard.
Widforss cracks Saputra with a solid left hand.
Widforss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Saputra.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saputra is adopting a defensive guard.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Saputra looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra can't keep his opponent in guard - Widforss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saputra actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Saputra taking some punishment here, with Widforss in his half guard. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Saputra is defending well.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saputra is not content to let Widforss control the position.#SUB2#
Saputra actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Saputra makes his way to full guard, as Widforss worked for a kimura.
Widforss trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widforss works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Saputra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saputra tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg.
Widforss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Saputra is having none of it.
Saputra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widforss 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.
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saputra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saputra moves into full guard. #T3#
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Widforss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saputra, who protects the arm well.
Saputra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Widforss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Widforss is trying to control. Saputra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Widforss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saputra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widforss.
Saputra wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #T4#
Widforss trying to pass the guard but Saputra defending well.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widforss is keen to just control but Saputra is a slippery customer.
Widforss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss drops an elbow to the side of Saputra's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
That's time! Widforss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saputra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Widforss gets tackled into the cage by Saputra. Saputra maintains the clinch.
Widforss throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Saputra working a defensive guard here.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Saputra has his foot on Widforss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widforss works his way back into a safe position though.
Widforss content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Saputra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Widforss manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Widforss is trying to control the position but Saputra postures up.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard.
Saputra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Widforss's guard.
Widforss manages to get to full guard.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard.
Widforss punching from the bottom - just letting Saputra know he's still in a fight. #SUB#
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Saputra passes into half guard. #T2#
Saputra moves nicely into side control.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Saputra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Widforss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saputra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Saputra with the ground and pound but Widforss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saputra wants to control from the top but Widforss keeps moving.
Saputra postures up. #SUB#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saputra won't allow Widforss to sweep him here.
Widforss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saputra.
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet.
Widforss controls Saputra momentarily but Saputra frees himself.
Saputra content to stall in guard here.
Saputra advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard but Saputra has mounted him!#SUB2#
Saputra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Widforss tries to lock up and control but Saputra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss tries to hold on but Saputra pushes him away.
Saputra thowing shots but they're missing.
Saputra wants to control the pace but Widforss is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Widforss tries to keep at a distance but Saputra has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss landing with the ground and pound.
Widforss stays in close to Saputra's body and controls the position.
Saputra trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra can't keep his opponent in guard - Widforss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saputra gets full guard.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saputra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saputra is looking to sweep but instead, Widforss has passed into half guard.
Widforss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saputra keeping control of the position.
Saputra is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Saputra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widforss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saputra manages to get to full guard.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Saputra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss landing a few strikes.
Widforss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Widforss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widforss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widforss controls the position. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Saputra is defending well. #T3#
Saputra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss working the head with strikes.
Saputra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Widforss is refusing to be controlled, as Saputra sits in half guard.
Saputra passes to full mount!
Widforss regains half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Saputra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widforss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widforss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widforss! #REVR##SUB#
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyres Widforss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saputra wants to control but Widforss postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss tries to move to mount but Saputra blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Widforss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saputra some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widforss 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: Bellicose XI
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Slice throws a hook to the side of Widforss's head but Widforss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widforss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Widforss seems unphased.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Widforss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Slice lands.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Widforss.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widforss.
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Slice there.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Widforss's head.#T1#
Slice misses with a hook.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice leaves Widforss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Slice throws a hook but Widforss blocks it.
Widforss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice defends it well.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Widforss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Widforss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Widforss checks a low kick from Slice.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Widforss lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slice misses the jab.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Slice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Slice misses.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widforss somewhat.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice digs a good hook to Widforss's body. #T3#
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.
Slice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slice pushes Widforss off looking to stand but Widforss dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss stops Slice from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Slice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Widforss prevents Slice from improving his position.
Widforss stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widforss.
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomew Slice will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice misses with a hook. Widforss ducked under it nicely.
Slice with a hook.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Widforss moves out of range easily.
Widforss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Slice shoots in and bounces Widforss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice defends well.#SUB2#
Slice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slice has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Widforss working a defensive guard here.
Slice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widforss is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Slice gets to his feet. Widforss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widforss slips a straight right by Slice.
Widforss lands a jab to Slice's midsection.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Widforss prevents Slice from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Widforss trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Widforss won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widforss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Widforss prevents Slice from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widforss throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Widforss lands a head shot.
Bartholomew Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice. #T3##TD2#
Widforss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Slice explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Widforss digs a good hook to Slice's body.
Widforss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!#TD2#
Widforss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slice was covering up waiting for the punch and Widforss finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slice manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Widforss wants to break free but Slice has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?#BC#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Widforss.
Widforss lands with a good body shot.
Widforss darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Widforss into the cage. #T4#
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Widforss takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Slice.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice defends it well.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Slice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Widforss's head backwards.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Slice lands the left hand.
Widforss shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Widforss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Widforss punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Slice cracks Widforss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Slice dominated that second 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. 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#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Widforss with a nice cross.#TD2#
Widforss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slice on his heels. He'll look to pass Slice's guard now, I'm sure.
Widforss stops Slice from standing up. #ES#
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slice scores with a one two! Widforss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice walks into a jab.
Widforss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slice works Widforss's body with a nice hook.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Widforss.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Widforss throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Widforss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Widforss moves out of range of the leg kick from Slice.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss lands a nice hook to Slice's body. Slice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slice!
Slice wants to control but Widforss postures up.#SUB2#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Slice is defending well. #SUB2#
Widforss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Widforss tries to score with some ground and pound. Slice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Widforss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slice, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Slice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Widforss has hold of Slice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Slice seems comfortable defending it but Widforss has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Slice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Slice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Widforss couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KnockOut was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but KnockOut moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from KnockOut.
KnockOut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Widforss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts KnockOut, as that shot connected.
KnockOut throws a big shot that misses.
KnockOut lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
KnockOut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
KnockOut is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KnockOut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
KnockOut looking to control.
KnockOut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but KnockOut has wrist control.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss won't allow KnockOut to sweep him here.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but KnockOut blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice uppercut lands for KnockOut. That snapped Widforss's head back.
Widforss throws a lazy uppercut
and KnockOut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss has his takedown stuffed
and KnockOut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KnockOut slips a jab from Widforss.
KnockOut misses with a few strikes there.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from KnockOut.
Widforss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between KnockOut's hands.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt
letting KnockOut counter with a right hand.
Widforss swings widly with a right hand
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Widforss misses.
KnockOut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by KnockOut. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Widforss misses with a straight left.
A cross from KnockOut lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by KnockOut, which made it look bad.
Mike KnockOut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces KnockOut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
KnockOut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KnockOut pulls Widforss in close to prevent any damage.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Widforss postures up and lands a big shot to KnockOut's brow.
KnockOut is pulling down on Widforss's head. It's preventing any offense from Widforss, at least for the moment.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KnockOut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss throws a strike but KnockOut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Widforss wants to sweep here but KnockOut controlling him for the moment.
KnockOut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widforss is trying to control the position but KnockOut postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike KnockOut 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#
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KnockOut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Widforss needs to keep his hands up - KnockOut had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by KnockOut.
It looked like KnockOut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Widforss avoids a punch combination nicely.
KnockOut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
KnockOut misses with a series of wild punches.
KnockOut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widforss.
KnockOut throwing a counter right hand but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Mike KnockOut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
Widforss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike KnockOut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
KnockOut throws a combination that misses
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
KnockOut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KnockOut lands a glancing blow to the side of Widforss's head.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. KnockOut quickly recovers to half guard.
Widforss lands with a punch from half guard.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
KnockOut has hold of Widforss's hands but Widforss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
KnockOut wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
KnockOut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed KnockOut's head.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing KnockOut to regain full guard. #SUB#
KnockOut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widforss is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
KnockOut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KnockOut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KnockOut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
KnockOut seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. KnockOut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by KnockOut!#REVR#
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
KnockOut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Widforss is trying to control the position but KnockOut postures up.
KnockOut is stalling in the full guard.
Widforss looking to hit a scissor sweep but KnockOut is one step ahead there. #T3#
KnockOut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
KnockOut continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
KnockOut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Widforss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KnockOut throws a right and a left that both miss.#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.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.
KnockOut slips a straight right by Widforss.
KnockOut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KnockOut defends well and Widforss ends up having to push KnockOut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mike KnockOut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
KnockOut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Widforss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for KnockOut.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KnockOut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KnockOut connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss swings for the body but KnockOut moves out of range.
KnockOut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - KnockOut scores with a four punch combination!
KnockOut fails to land with a series of punches.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KnockOut manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike KnockOut dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss tries to move into range but KnockOut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Widforss misses.
KnockOut appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
KnockOut is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widforss scores with a couple of nice shots.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
KnockOut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a head shot. KnockOut uses the momentum to regain guard.
KnockOut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Widforss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KnockOut's head.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. KnockOut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by KnockOut!#REVR#
KnockOut stopping the sweep attempt from Widforss.
KnockOut stops Widforss from standing up.
KnockOut trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
KnockOut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
KnockOut prevents Widforss from getting back to his feet.
KnockOut preventing the sweep.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
KnockOut is stalling in the full guard.
Widforss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KnockOut's guard. #REVB#
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but KnockOut has wrist control.
KnockOut is trying to control the position but Widforss postures up.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. KnockOut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by KnockOut!#REVR#
KnockOut content to stall in guard here.
KnockOut wanted to stand there but Widforss had control of the position. #T3#
Widforss keeping moving, preventing KnockOut from controlling successfully.
Widforss wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Widforss throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
KnockOut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mike KnockOut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KnockOut has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widforss slips under a jab from KnockOut.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and KnockOut counters with a series of strikes. Widforss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Widforss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
KnockOut moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces KnockOut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KnockOut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Widforss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and KnockOut dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KnockOut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and KnockOut dives into side control.
KnockOut staying calm.

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 Mike KnockOut.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KnockOut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike KnockOut!
Our winner, Mike KnockOut, 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: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Milani misses.
Widforss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milani counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Milani coming out on top.
Widforss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Widforss with a poor takedown
and Milani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Milani misses.
Milani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widforss misses with a takedown
and Milani counters with a right hand to the body.
Dumuzid Milani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Widforss gets the takedown into side control.
Widforss wants to control but Milani is keeping him busy.
Widforss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Milani is avoiding damage well.
Milani is looking to regain half guard here but Widforss keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Milani manages to get back to half guard.
Milani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Widforss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milani defending well though.
Widforss working Milani over with strikes.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widforss stops Milani from getting back to his feet.
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Milani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milani wants to control but Widforss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Widforss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milani defending well though. #T2#
Widforss controlling the action here.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milani keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Milani is trying to maintain the position but Widforss is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
It looked like Milani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Widforss gets a double leg takedown into Milani's guard.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Milani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Widforss is controlling him. #T3#
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Milani wants to stand but Widforss is controlling the position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Milani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss throws the left hand but Milani avoids the punch easily.
Milani throws out a powerful jab.
Widforss has his takedown stuffed
and Milani counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Milani.
Dumuzid Milani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milani avoids it really well and circles away.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milani.
Milani misses with a wild body shot.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Milani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Widforss misses.
Milani looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Milani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milani.
Milani misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Milani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milani defends it well.
Milani scores with a nice head shot.
Widforss walks into a straight right hand from Milani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milani sprawls well. Milani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet.
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Milani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Milani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Widforsss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milani cracks a nice hook into Widforss's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Milani scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Milani misses its intended target.
Widforss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Milani misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss looks for a takedown but Milani sprawls well.
Widforss moves out of range as Milani strikes.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Milani avoids it easily.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milani is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Widforss missing with a left hand there. Milani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Milani as he connects with a hook.
Milani looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Milani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Widforss to score with a decent uppercut.
Widforss swings for the body but Milani moves out of range.
Dumuzid Milani is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Milani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Milani's guard.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Milani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Milani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Milani!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Milani stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Milani misses its intended target.
Widforss walks into a jab.
Widforss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Widforss under the eye.
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Milani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dumuzid Milani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widforss somewhat.
Milani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?#T3#
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss with a poor takedown
and Milani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milani ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss shoots and misses
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Widforss on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milani.
Widforss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milani can pounce on him.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Milani scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milani scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Widforss is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Milani.
Widforss is still on wobbly legs! Can Milani finish him?
A swing and a miss from Milani.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milani defends it well.
Milani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Milani. Those never looked like landing. #T4##KD#
Milani drops his shoulder and cracks Widforss with a huge uppercut! Widforss goes down! Can Milani finish him?
Milani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Widforss is trying to keep Milani in close. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a triangle but Milani pushes his legs off easily.
Widforss seems to have recovered his senses.
Milani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Milani trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Milani decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Widforss, up you get!
Widforss swings widly with a right hand
and Milani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Widforss thinking.
Widforss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dumuzid Milani dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Milani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a body punch
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss throws a hook but Milani blocks it.
Milani throwing a counter right hand but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Milani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milani swings for the body but Widforss moves out of range.
Milani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Widforss looks to move away, Milani throws a big counter combo but Widforss just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Widforss on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milani.
Widforss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Milani to score with a decent uppercut.
Widforss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Widforss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Milani kicks Widforss off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Widforss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Widforss's shoulder, as Widforss tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss takes a swing at Milani's ribcage but misses.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milani as he jumps to the side.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milani.
Widforss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Milani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Milani finds it's way round the side to connect with Widforss's head.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milani is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milani.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Milani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Milani misses its intended target.
Milani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milani avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss has his takedown stuffed
and Milani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dumuzid Milani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Widforss lands in his opponent's guard.
Milani controlling Widforss's posture.
Milani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milani is controlling Widforss's posture.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Milani is retaining full guard.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Milani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Milani!#REVR#
Widforss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Widforss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU#
Widforss is working an open guard so Milani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Widforss looks for a takedown but Milani sprawls well.
Widforss lands a lovely overhand right.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Milani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Widforss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Milani lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Milani finds it's way through Widforss's defenses.
Widforss tries to move into range but Milani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Widforss's head.
Dumuzid Milani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani lands a jab to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumuzid Milani!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yi misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Yi is having none of it.
Yi tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg.
Yi gets full guard.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Yi is pulling down on Widforss's head. It's preventing any offense from Widforss, at least for the moment.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yi is pulling down on Widforss's head to control his posture.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Yi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yi looking to control.
Yi wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widforss's best efforts.
Widforss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss is keen to just control but Yi is a slippery customer.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Widforss throwing shots but Yi is blocking nicely.
Widforss is trying to control. Yi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
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. Widforss connects with a nice short shot to Yi's temple.
Widforss is keen to just control but Yi is a slippery customer.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widforss is trying to control. Yi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yi is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yi is doing well to control the position and prevent Widforss from advancing to side control.
Yi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widforss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yi trying to control the position here.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
Widforss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi wants to sweep here but Widforss controlling him for the moment.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seok Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Yi moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Widforss.
You can see the frustration on Yi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yi is thwarting Widforss's attempts to control the position.
Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi prevents Widforss from improving his position.
Widforss is trying to control but Yi manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Yi saw that one coming.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi blocks a jab.
Widforss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Yi sends Widforss crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yi is motioning to the referee to let Widforss up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Widforss slips under a jab from Yi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Yi misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yi!
Widforss fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yi sneaks back into half guard.
Yi trying to control but Widforss postures up.
Yi wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Yi is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yi is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Widforss throwing shots but Yi is blocking nicely. #T1#
Yi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving.
Widforss won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Widforss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Widforss passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Yi gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi pulls Widforss in to control the position. #T2#
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Widforss trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Widforss controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Widforss's shoulder, as Widforss tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Widforss momentarily. #T3##TD2#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yi is looking to improve his position.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yi is refusing to be controlled, as Widforss sits in half guard.
Yi is holding on to half guard well.
Widforss blocks the strikes from Yi.
Yi gets full guard.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Yi 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#
Yi is thwarting Widforss's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Widforss trying to control from the bottom.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard.
Yi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widforss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yi moves nicely into side control.
Yi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seok Yi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yi lands with a shot to the body.
Yi throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Widforss feints and as Yi raises his hands in defense, Widforss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yi's head.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yi 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##T1#
Yi is looking to stall here but Widforss recovers full guard.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widforss keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi is pushing down on Widforss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widforss is fighting to maintain full guard but Yi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yi thows a huge punch but Widforss dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yi prevents Widforss from improving his position.
Yi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yi tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Yi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yi thowing shots but they're missing.
Yi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Yi continues to stall.
Yi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Yi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Widforss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Widforss wants to hold on but Yi pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Widforss tries to lock up and control but Yi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Widforss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widforss is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Seok Yi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Widforss to counter with a crisp jab.
Magby Mahrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Widforss as he avoids it easily.
Mahrez shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but Mahrez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Mahrez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Widforss avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahrez somewhat.
A nice combination there by Widforss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahrez's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahrez shoots and misses
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss scores with a body shot.
Widforss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Mahrez slips under a jab.#T1#
Mahrez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahrez.
Mahrez darts in looking for a takedown but Widforss gets double underhooks and turns Mahrez into the cage.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Widforss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahrez misses with a takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss throws a body punch but Mahrez moves out of range.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Widforss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but Mahrez persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Widforss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrez moves away.
Mahrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widforss cracks Mahrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and Mahrez ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Widforss throws a looping overhand right but Mahrez ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Widforss finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Nice sprawl there from Widforss as Mahrez shoots in.
Mahrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahrez somewhat.
Widforss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahrez.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Mahrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Widforss's corner calls for a 1-2. Widforss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Widforss lands.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrez has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Widforss misses the target.
Mahrez darts in looking for a takedown but Widforss gets double underhooks and turns Mahrez into the cage.
Mahrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Widforss, as that shot connected.
Widforss thuds a left hand into Mahrez's body.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Mahrez blocks a jab.
Widforss feints a jab promting Mahrez to slip. Widforss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Widforss lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrez shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahrez shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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#
Mahrez shoots in and drives through. Widforss sprawls well.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahrez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but Mahrez slips the punch.
Mahrez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahrez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Widforss is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mahrez.
Widforss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahrez.
Widforss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Widforss misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widforss sprawls well. Widforss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahrez gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Widforss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mahrez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Widforss has got the better of the exchanges.
Mahrez misses with a takedown
and Widforss counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss throws a hook but Mahrez blocks it.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrez.
Widforss throws a jab when Mahrez was well out of range.
Widforss lands with a hook. Mahrez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Mahrez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Widforss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrez's head.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
Mahrez shoots and misses
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez ducks right into an uppercut from Widforss.
Mahrez avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss's corner calls for a 1-2. Widforss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahrez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.#T3#
Mahrez shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Mahrez moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Mahrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Widforss circles away.
Widforss connects with a body shot.
Mahrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Widforss pinned against the cage. Widforss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Widforss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Widforss cracks Mahrez with an open hand slap.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Widforss enables Mahrez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Widforss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Widforss is wriggling around but Mahrez manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVR#
Widforss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Widforss wants to stand and escape but Mahrez is having none of it.
Widforss wants to sweep here but Mahrez controlling him for the moment.
Widforss seems keen to control Mahrez's posture.
Mahrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss 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.
Mahrez stops Widforss from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mahrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Widforss sprawls well initially but Mahrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mahrez is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss moves into full guard.
Widforss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahrez's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Mahrez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Widforss distracts Mahrez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Widforss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahrez has wrist control.
Widforss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahrez's head.#SUB2#
Mahrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widforss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widforss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Widforss is sitting in close to Mahrez's body. Mahrez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Widforss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Widforss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mahrez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magby Mahrez!

Event: SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Widforss to the mat! Widforss manages to get full guard.
McKenna pushes down on Widforss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Widforss won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1##SUB2#
McKenna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Widforss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Widforss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widforss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKenna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKenna tries to move to mount but Widforss blocks the move with his legs.
Widforss holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily.
McKenna has knee on belly momentarily but Widforss bucks him off and regains half guard.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna is trying to control. Widforss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Widforss is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
McKenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a nice body shot.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Donte McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna looks for a takedown but Widforss sprawls well.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna looks winded!
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss cracks McKenna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Widforss swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Widforss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widforss misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Widforss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenna.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
Widforss connects with a jab.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.#T1#
Widforss looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad. #T2#
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Widforss scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Widforss misses the target.#T3#
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Widforss defends it well.
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
McKenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenna somewhat.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Widforss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss missing with a left hand there. McKenna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Widforss.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Widforss's waist but Widforss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
McKenna with a poor takedown
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna defending well as Widforss loads up on a big left hand.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyres Widforss is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses the jab.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. McKenna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for McKenna on that attempt.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
Widforss tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a left to the body.
Donte McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widforss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from McKenna misses.
McKenna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Widforss.
McKenna slips under a jab from Widforss.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna misses with an uppercut
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Widforss - just one landing.
McKenna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Widforss does it's job there.
Widforss punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and McKenna ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenna throws a leg kick
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss lands a body shot.
Widforss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Widforss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Widforss lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna takes one to the chin there.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
A left lands for Widforss.
Widforss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss sizes up McKenna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Says waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Says.
Says throws a series of punches but Widforss moves out of range. #TD#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Says avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widforss.
Widforss thows a huge punch but Says dodges it nicely.
Widforss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Says on the ground.
Widforss tries to pass to full mount but Says defends it.
Says wants to control but Widforss is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss working over Says with some ground and pound. Says looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Says is refusing to be controlled, as Widforss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss thows an elbow strike that misses. Says gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Widforss doesn't seem too bothered but Says quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Widforss is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Widforss really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Says!
Our winner, Simon Says, 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: SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira tries to clinch but Widforss moves away
and Widforss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widforss works over Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira moves to clinch but Widforss breaks away
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Widforss. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Widforss pushes him off.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
Widforss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliveira's head.
Widforss cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widforss lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Widforss keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Widforss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Widforss scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widforss sprawls well. Widforss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Widforss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widforss lands with a straight right. Oliveira didn't see that one coming.
Widforss scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Widforss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliveira tries to clinch
and Widforss counters with a right hand to the body.
Widforss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Widforss connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Widforss. Beautiful body shot.
Widforss lands with a nice body punch.
Widforss scores with a body shot. #T3#
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Widforss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Widforss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Widforss finish him?
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a crisp right that sends Oliveira to the canvas! Widforss follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Olives counters with a three punch combo that has Widforss backing up. Widforss nods at Olives to acknowledge the strikes.
Olives has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Olives keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olives changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olives looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives. 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.
Widforss looks to land a combination but Olives avoids it well.
Olives slips a straight right by Widforss.
Olives drops down looking for a counter takedown but Widforss sprawls and moves away.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Widforss looks to move away, Olives throws a big counter combo but Widforss just gets out of the way.
Widforss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olives changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olives or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad.
Olives displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
Widforss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olives on the side of the head.
Widforss fails to land with a series of punches.
Olives fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Olives's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Widforss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olives scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Olives with that takedown attempt.
Olives on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Olives shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
Widforss throws out a counter right but Olives avoids it with no problem.
Widforss swings for the body but Olives moves out of range.
Widforss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for Olives on that attempt.
Widforss has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Widforss scores with a four punch combination!
Olives shoots for a double leg takedown but Widforss sprawls well. He's pushed Olives's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Widforss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Widforss scores with a three punch combo!
Olives takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Widforss lands a glancing blow to the side of Olives's head.
Widforss cracks Olives with a good jab.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Widforss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olives.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Olives or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad.
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olives doesn't manage to clinch there - Widforss circles away.
Widforss cracks Olives with a good jab.
Olives walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
That's time! Olives's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Olives.
Olives keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Widforss scores with a shot to the body.
Widforss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widforss throws a hook but Olives blocks it.
Widforss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olives looks for a takedown but Widforss sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olives has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olives gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Widforss.#T1#
Widforss misses with a right hand
and Olives counters with a left and a right that stings Widforss.
Widforss swings widly with a right hand
and Olives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charlie Olives is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Olives closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. Olives pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Widforss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widforss swings for the body but Olives moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olives is defended easily by Widforss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olives slips a jab and a cross from Widforss. #T2#
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Olives saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Widforss.
Widforss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olives counters with a straight right hand.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Olives on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olives.
Olives changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widforss with a hook.
Olives showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Olives shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olives doesn't seem bothered though.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Olives might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Olives ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olives dodges the punch combination from Widforss.
Widforss tries to bum rush Olives with a series of wild strikes but Olives uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olives throws a big counter combination but Widforss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Widforss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olives.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Olives is just out of range.
Olives changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widforss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olives in his tracks.
Olives takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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#
Widforss jabs at Olives's body.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olives appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Widforss cracks Olives with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Widforss misses.
Widforss misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws a nice looking combination but Olives bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Olives appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Olives keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Olives will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Widforss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Widforss throws a body punch but Olives moves out of range.
Nice shot by Widforss.
Widforss punishes Olives's body with a nice straight punch.
Olives fails to land the takedown.
Olives dives in and grabs Widforss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Widforss pushes down on Olives's head and hops out.
Widforss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olives with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Olives. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Widforss slaps away a takedown attempt from Olives, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olives tries to counter with a takedown but Widforss is quick to defend against it.
Olives staying out of range there.
Olives attempts a counter takedown but Widforss avoids it well and moves away.
Olives throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Widforss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olives circles away quickly and effectively.
Olives tries to counter with a takedown but Widforss is quick to defend against it.
Olives on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Olives has closed the distance and engaged Widforss in a clinch.
Olives keeps control of Widforss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Olives is working for takedown but Widforss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olives has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Widforss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Olives. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Widforss prevents the takedown attempt.
Widforss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olives wants a takedown. #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.
A right hand to the body from Widforss. #BC2#
Widforss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olives uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olives moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Widforss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olives slips under a jab.
Olives feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss jabs at Olives's body.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olives.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Widforss 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Widforss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bednarski.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
Widforss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bednarski defends it nicely.
Bednarski wants to slow Widforss down by chopping away at his legs.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanislaw Bednarski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Bednarski throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a single leg into guard. Bednarski didn't expect that.
Bednarski is looking to stand up but Widforss isn't so interested in that idea.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Bednarski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Bednarski!#REVR#
Widforss trying to keep a closed guard but Bednarski is proving a slippery customer.
Bednarski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Widforss 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.#SU#
Bednarski stands and steps away. Widforss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Bednarski is just out of range.
Bednarski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Widforss.
Stanislaw Bednarski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Bednarski is just out of range.
Bednarski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Widforss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bednarski is breathing heavily.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bednarski manages to avoid it.
Stanislaw Bednarski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Widforss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bednarski sneaks out the side door and pushes Widforss away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bednarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Widforss.
Bednarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Widforss. #T2#
Widforss throws a jab when Bednarski was well out of range.
Widforss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bednarski's waist but Bednarski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widforss off to one side.
Bednarski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bednarski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Widforss misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Widforss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bednarski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Widforss throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bednarski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Widforss winds up and cracks Bednarski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Widforss working Bednarski over with strikes.
Widforss throws a strike but Bednarski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bednarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bednarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Widforss prevents Bednarski from getting back to his feet.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bednarski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bednarski wants to stand and escape but Widforss is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Widforss trying to control but Bednarski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bednarski did well to prevent Widforss getting side control.
Widforss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bednarski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bednarski keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Bednarski is having none of it. #T4#
Widforss is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Widforss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Widforss thows a huge punch but Bednarski dodges it nicely.
Bednarski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bednarski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widforss misses with a two punch combination.
Bednarski slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss swings for the body but Bednarski moves out of range. #TD2#
Widforss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bednarski regains half guard, as Widforss was trying to land strikes.
Widforss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bednarski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stanislaw Bednarski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bednarski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. Bednarski moves away and avoids it.
Bednarski scores with a decent looking hook.
Bednarski throws a sloppy head kick and Widforss moves out of range easily.
A big right from Widforss misses.
Some wild striking there from Bednarski.
Bednarski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Widforss circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Widforss misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Widforss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Widforss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Widforss throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from Widforss crashes against the mat.
Widforss working the body and head with strikes.
Widforss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bednarski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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!
Widforss scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Bednarski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Widforss 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bednarski keeps working.
Widforss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bednarski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Widforss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Widforss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bednarski is avoiding damage well.
Bednarski taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widforss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widforss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Widforss lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bednarski down.
The ground and pound from Widforss seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widforss throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Widforss in side control, throwing shots but Bednarski defends.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Widforss wants to control but Bednarski is keeping him busy.
Widforss throws a strike aimed at the side of Bednarski's head but Bednarski avoids it well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Widforss feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Widforss trying to control but Bednarski is working from the bottom. #T3#
Widforss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widforss postures up in Bednarski's guard and throws a big left but Bednarski blocks it.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Bednarski blocks nicely.
Widforss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Bednarski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stanislaw Bednarski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Widforss feints and as Bednarski raises his hands in defense, Widforss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bednarski wants to stand up but Widforss is controlling him.
Widforss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Bednarski has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bednarski!
Bednarski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Widforss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss connects with a right hand. Bednarski shakes it off.
Bednarski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bednarski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Widforss.
No joy there for Bednarski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bednarski manages to avoid it.
Bednarski avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bednarski.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bednarski moves away.
Bednarski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Bednarski throws a right hand that Widforss ducks under and follows up with a left that Widforss also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bednarski's guard.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bednarski keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Bednarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Bednarski wants to get back to his feet but Widforss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bednarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss postures up in Bednarski's guard and throws a big left but Bednarski blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bednarski wants to stand up but Widforss is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. Bednarski moves away and avoids it.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Bednarski saw that one coming.
Bednarski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bednarski.
Widforss works Bednarski's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Widforss gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Widforss. #T2#
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Bednarski is working away.
Widforss drops an elbow to the side of Bednarski's head.
Widforss is nestled in close to Bednarski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widforss is keen to just control but Bednarski is a slippery customer.
Widforss is pressing down on Bednarski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bednarski is holding on for now. #ES#
Bednarski manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bednarski did well to prevent Widforss getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bednarski won't allow Widforss to pass to mount.
Bednarski tries to kick Widforss off but Widforss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bednarski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Widforss lands strikes from half guard.
Bednarski has hold of Widforss's hands but Widforss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Widforss wants to control but Bednarski is keeping him busy.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widforss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bednarski rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Widforss working over Bednarski with some ground and pound. Bednarski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Widforss throwing shots but Bednarski is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bednarski is refusing to be controlled, as Widforss sits in half guard.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bednarski is trying to stand back up but Widforss is controlling him
Widforss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Widforss lands a nice short elbow.
Widforss slips a nice elbow through Bednarski's hands, connecting with Bednarski's forehead.
Bednarski wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bednarski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widforss 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

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