Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

Amarillo Brillo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aljosa Medeiros was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Medeiros throws a body punch but Nimi moves out of range.
Nimi throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Medeiros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Nimi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medeiros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medeiros blocks a low kick nicely.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Nimi throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nimi!
Nimi misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Nimi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nimi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Medeiros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medeiros is working Nimi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimi keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nimi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medeiros chips away with some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control but Nimi is working from the bottom.
Medeiros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nimi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Nimi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nimi holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Medeiros postures up in Nimi's guard and throws a big left but Nimi blocks it.
Nimi has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Nimi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Nimi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Medeiros takes a swing at Nimi's ribcage but misses.
Nimi with the inside leg kick.
Nimi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nimi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Nimi rushes Medeiros and presses him up against the cage.
Nimi working aggressively here.
Nimi effectively controlling the action here.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Medeiros.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Nimi.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nimi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Nimi cracks Medeiros with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medeiros. #BC#
Medeiros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medeiros. #TD#
Medeiros looking to score a takedown here. Nimi is defending well but Medeiros drives through and ends up in Nimi's guard.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Nimi blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nimi is pulling down on Medeiros's head to control his posture. #T4#
Nimi is trying to hold Medeiros in close to prevent damage but Medeiros has managed to pass into half guard.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nimi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nimi is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nimi avoid being mounted?
Medeiros trying to control from Nimi's half guard. Nimi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nimi being controlled here, momentarily.
Medeiros sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nimi's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Medeiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Nimi misses its intended target.
Medeiros swings for the body but Nimi moves out of range.
Nimi throws out a leg kick but Medeiros moves out of range and Nimi only half commits.
Medeiros is looking to wear down Nimi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Medeiros blocks the leg kick.
Nimi misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimi tries to clinch but Medeiros is having none of it.
Joku Nimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimi is just out of range.
Nimi misses with a body kick.
Nimi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Medeiros is out of range and Nimi settles back down.
Nimi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nimi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Medeiros checks it well.
Nimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Nimi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros swings for the body but Nimi moves out of range.
As Medeiros backs off Nimi throws a huge counter combo but Medeiros manages to avoid it all.
Medeiros lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Medeiros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nimi's guard.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Nimi blocks nicely.
Nimi keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Medeiros stands up over Nimi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nimi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimi, not yet.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Nimi keeps moving. #T2#
Nimi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nimi has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage.
Medeiros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nimi's head.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nimi can do to turn this around?
Nimi can't keep his opponent in guard - Medeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nimi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Nimi is working away.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Nimi dodges it nicely. #T3#
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nimi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Nimi tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Nimi is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nimi avoid being mounted?
Nimi tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Nimi is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros is thwarting Nimi's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nimi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nimi is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Medeiros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medeiros with the ground and pound but Nimi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Medeiros landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nimi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Medeiros counters with a nice uppercut.
Joku Nimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
An attempted straight right counter from Medeiros misses the target.
Nimi takes a swing at Medeiros's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nimi's waist but Nimi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medeiros off to one side.
Nimi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medeiros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Medeiros avoids the body shot from Nimi.
Medeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimi.
Medeiros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nimi lands a two punch combo.
Nimi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Nimi gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Nimi blocks a body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nimi wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Nimi trying to stall but Medeiros improves his position. #BC#
Medeiros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nimi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Medeiros.
Nimi misses with a low kick.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but Nimi moves out of range.
Nimi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Medeiros with a body shot.
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Medeiros changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nimi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Nimi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nimi manages to get back to half guard.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Nimi dodges it nicely.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nimi defending well though.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros trying to control the pace. #T2#
Medeiros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros is stalling here. Nimi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nimi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Medeiros is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nimi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Medeiros trying to control here.
Nimi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Medeiros manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nimi is one step ahead there.
Medeiros is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nimi wanted to stand there but Medeiros had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but Nimi postures up.
Medeiros tries to strike from the bottom.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Nimi from controlling successfully.
Nimi with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nimi misses with a two punch combination.
Medeiros checks a low kick from Nimi.
Joku Nimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros slips a straight right by Nimi.
Medeiros cracks Nimi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Nimi. No joy for Medeiros on that attempt.
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimi throws a lazy uppercut
and Medeiros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimi thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joku Nimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medeiros 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
MacAlister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Medeiros is out of range.
MacAlister throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.#CL#
MacAlister gets a clinch.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medeiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister keeps control of Medeiros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medeiros.
Medeiros lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
Stalling in the clinch from MacAlister.
MacAlister is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.#T1#
MacAlister lands a body punch. #BC#
MacAlister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medeiros throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
MacAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
MacAlister motions for Medeiros to come forward. MacAlister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown.
MacAlister thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a wild body kick that Medeiros sees coming a mile off.
MacAlister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacAlister lands with an uppercut that bounces Medeiros off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAlister's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
Crunch! MacAlister slams his shin into Medeiros's torso.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAlister.
Good leg kick by MacAlister.
MacAlister punishes Medeiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Medeiros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAlister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
MacAlister leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacAlister scores with a kick to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros connects with a body shot.
MacAlister throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side.
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Medeiros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAlister.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Medeiros misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but MacAlister moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacAlister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
It looks like MacAlister has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Donk. MacAlister catches Medeiros right on the button with a cross.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacAlister misses with a leg kick
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacAlister throws a solid leg kick but Medeiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAlister as he connects with a hook.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Medeiros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacAlister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
Medeiros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAlister stalls.
MacAlister is trying to stall.
MacAlister misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
MacAlister blocks a body shot from Medeiros. #T1#
MacAlister blocks an uppercut.
MacAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
MacAlister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medeiros checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
MacAlister lunges at Medeiros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Medeiros's hand.
MacAlister with a nice calf kick.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Medeiros moves forwards but MacAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAlister darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
MacAlister pushes Medeiros up against the cage in a clinch.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands. #BC#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacAlister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medeiros's head backwards.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
MacAlister looks for the body kick but Medeiros saw that one coming.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacAlister did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.

MacAlister has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Medeiros is on him like a limpet, forcing MacAlister back against the cage.
MacAlister working aggressively here.
Medeiros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacAlister is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
Medeiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medeiros displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacAlister up against the cage.
MacAlister effectively controlling the action here.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros moves out of range of the body kick.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Medeiros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - MacAlister finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacAlister scores with a hook.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacAlister tries to clinch there but Medeiros circles away.
Nice body punch from MacAlister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Medeiros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Medeiros throwing shots but MacAlister is blocking nicely.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but MacAlister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
MacAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Medeiros circles away.
Medeiros jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt - MacAlister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
MacAlister misses with a body kick.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Medeiros counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Medeiros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medeiros is defended easily by MacAlister.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
Medeiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the body.
MacAlister lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros misses with a looping right.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
Donk. Medeiros catches MacAlister right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick lands for MacAlister. #T2##TD2#
Medeiros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacAlister sprawls well initially but Medeiros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacAlister gets back to full guard.
MacAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but MacAlister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacAlister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
MacAlister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.#T3#
Medeiros shoots in for a double leg but MacAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick there by MacAlister.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and MacAlister counters with a straight right hand.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medeiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Medeiros digs a good body shot into MacAlister's ribs.
MacAlister dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!#TD2#
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacAlister tries to bench press Medeiros off him but Medeiros keeps the position.
MacAlister is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on MacAlister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros controlling from side mount. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to control the position but MacAlister is working away.
Medeiros throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Medeiros trying to control the position but MacAlister is working away.
Check out the look on Medeiros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Medeiros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby MacAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacAlister, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!

Toby MacAlister wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Toby MacAlister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Strong misses with some punches.
Medeiros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Medeiros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Medeiros fails to land.
Medeiros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medeiros is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Medeiros has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Medeiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Medeiros is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medeiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Medeiros 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.
Strong is working Medeiros over against the cage.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Medeiros's efforts to push away.
Medeiros misses with a punch to the body.
Strong has Medeiros pressed against the cage, preventing Medeiros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Medeiros tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Medeiros is trying to stall.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
Medeiros content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong gets through Medeiros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Medeiros misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Medeiros is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
Medeiros takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Medeiros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Medeiros swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Medeiros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros with a nice cross.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
And Strong responds with a good body kick, but Medeiros manages to step out the way in time.
Strong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Medeiros, as that shot connected.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Medeiros takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Strong.
Strong slips under a jab.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medeiros swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
A big left from Strong misses. #T4#
Strong lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Medeiros under the eye.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros scores with the left hand. Strong knows he should have avoided that one.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Medeiros lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Strong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Medeiros punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Medeiros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Strong lands with a cross.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Jab by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Strong staying out of range there.
Medeiros misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Medeiros is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1##TD#
Medeiros dives in and scores a takedown into Strong's guard.
Medeiros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strong is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Strong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Medeiros.
Strong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Medeiros is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Medeiros works over Strong with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strong's guard.
Medeiros 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.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Strong is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely. #T3#
Medeiros wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Medeiros ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strong leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strong walks into a left hand. #T4#
Medeiros misses with a hook.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Medeiros slips under a jab from Strong.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Medeiros walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Medeiros.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Medeiros and move into the clinch position.
Medeiros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Medeiros takes a step back to recover.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Medeiros shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong jabs Medeiros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Strong misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Medeiros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Medeiros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strong connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strong looks to land a combination but Medeiros avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected. #T2#
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Medeiros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong throws an overhand right that lands on Medeiros's shoulder, as Medeiros tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Medeiros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Medeiros shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strong is trying to defend but Medeiros finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Strong dodges it nicely. #T3#
Medeiros is trying to control. Strong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Strong dodges it nicely.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strong is trying to stand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strong is not content to let Medeiros control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros slips under a jab.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Medeiros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medeiros throwing strikes but missing.
Strong keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass. #ES2#
Strong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medeiros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros misses with the head strike.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
A relieved looking LaDaniel Strong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Medeiros.#CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister half committed to a counter leg kick.
Medeiros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacAlister tries to avoid it but Medeiros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacAlister to the ground. MacAlister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacAlister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
Medeiros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacAlister slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and MacAlister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
MacAlister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medeiros with a nice cross.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Medeiros.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Medeiros lands with a nice body punch.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by MacAlister. #T3#
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
Medeiros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
MacAlister gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Medeiros.
A right hand to the body from MacAlister. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and MacAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacAlister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a front kick that sends Medeiros stumbling back into the cage.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from MacAlister does it's job there.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Medeiros works MacAlister's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Medeiros lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacAlister counters with a left to the body.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Medeiros connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.#T1#
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Medeiros finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacAlister doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws out a counter right but MacAlister avoids it with no problem.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.#T2#
MacAlister lands with a slapping head kick.
MacAlister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
MacAlister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
MacAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medeiros has time to react.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like MacAlister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Medeiros.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.#T1#
MacAlister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
MacAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
MacAlister thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacAlister but MacAlister pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
MacAlister keeps Medeiros at a distance using the push kick.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from MacAlister finds it's target.
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Medeiros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medeiros.#T4#
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medeiros checks a leg kick.
MacAlister lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.
MacAlister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but MacAlister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby MacAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros prevents Lee from improving his position.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Medeiros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medeiros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Medeiros stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Medeiros wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Medeiros is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Medeiros tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Medeiros is retaining full guard.
Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Medeiros has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Medeiros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
Medeiros is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Medeiros manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Medeiros is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Medeiros will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Medeiros drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medeiros takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Medeiros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Medeiros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
Medeiros drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Medeiros stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Medeiros is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Medeiros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Medeiros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Medeiros seems keen to control Lee's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Medeiros 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Lee.
Medeiros lands an overhand right.
Lee scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medeiros walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Charles Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medeiros has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Medeiros's head back. #TD2#
Medeiros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee is not content to let Medeiros control the position.#T1#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Medeiros working Lee over with strikes.
Medeiros is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aljosa Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros trying to control but Lee flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lee controlling well, preventing Medeiros from escaping the position. #T2#
Medeiros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Medeiros wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Medeiros manages to turn into his guard.
Lee is controlling Medeiros's posture.
Medeiros sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Lee has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage.
Medeiros is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Medeiros has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Charles Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Medeiros dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljosa Medeiros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medeiros 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Medeiros gets the takedown into side control.
Medeiros controls the position from side control.
Dlask is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Dlask is still trying to improve position.
Dlask struggling a bit here.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros throws a strike aimed at the side of Dlask's head but Dlask avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Dlask is working away.
Dlask wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros cracks Dlask with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dlask is trying to get back to half guard.
Dlask is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Medeiros trying to control the position but Dlask is working away.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Dlask is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Medeiros off and has taken his back!
Medeiros 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.
Dlask is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Medeiros up.
Dlask keeps control of the position as Medeiros tries to break free.
Dlask somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dlask throwing damaging strikes from the back! Medeiros could be in trouble here!
Medeiros wants to control his opponent's hands but Dlask gets his hands free.
Medeiros 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.
Dlask has the hooks in. Medeiros is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dlask lands shots from the back.
Medeiros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dlask's guard. Nice work there by Medeiros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Dlask is keeping the position.
Medeiros stands and throws Dlask's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dlask's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Dlask is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Dlask is trying to maintain the position but Medeiros is very close to passing his half guard.
Medeiros prevents Dlask from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Dlask's temple. #T3#
Medeiros is keen to just control but Dlask is a slippery customer.
Dlask controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Dlask avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Dlask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Medeiros 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.
Dlask 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.
Dlask keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dlask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlask lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dlask won't allow Medeiros to sweep him here.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros has Dlask pulled in close to control his posture.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
Dlask makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medeiros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominik Dlask will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dlask misses with an uppercut
letting Medeiros counter with a right hand.
Medeiros slaps away a takedown attempt from Dlask, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medeiros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Dlask moves into the clinch.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medeiros.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dlask prevents it. #TD2#
Dlask lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask preventing the sweep.
Dlask must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
Dlask preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dlask scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros 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.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlask is one step ahead there.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medeiros is on top in guard. #REVR#
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving.
Medeiros advances to half guard.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Dlask is working away. #T2#
Dlask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dlask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros.
Dlask is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dlask does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dlask wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dlask does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dlask is trying to control but can't.
Dlask makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dlask.
Medeiros passes Dlask's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Medeiros is nestled in close to Dlask, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is thwarting Dlask's attempts to control the position.
Dlask is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Dlask moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dlask is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dlask is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dlask throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
Dlask lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Medeiros has his foot on Dlask's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dlask works his way back into a safe position though.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlask is one step ahead there.
Dlask postures up and lands a big shot to Medeiros's brow.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominik Dlask will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Medeiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dlask is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dlask shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Medeiros pinned against the cage. Medeiros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Dlask gets a double leg takedown into Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dlask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dlask is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros trying to control but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Dlask 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.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros trying to control but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Dlask looking for a sweep. Not yet Dlask, not yet.
Dlask has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dlask looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dlask wants to sweep but no luck.
Dlask wants to hit a sweep here but Medeiros passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dlask there!
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Dlask but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dlask tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dlask tries to reverse the position but Medeiros maintains control.
Dlask bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Medeiros is working hard here to advance position.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
Dlask cracks Medeiros with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask postures up.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Medeiros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros 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#
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Dominik Dlask is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Dlask is working away.
Dlask tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Dlask on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dlask is holding on to half guard well.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros is in close to Dlask's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljosa Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dlask 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Ryhein's body. Ryhein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily. #TD#
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Ryhein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Medeiros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Medeiros trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein being controlled here, momentarily.
Medeiros trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom. #T1#
Medeiros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ryhein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
Medeiros is in close to Ryhein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryhein has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ryhein is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Medeiros has his hands clasped together but Ryhein extends and breaks Medeiros's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryhein.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cau Ryhein!
Cau Ryhein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros slips a straight right by Peterson.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medeiros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Peterson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Medeiros.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Medeiros misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Medeiros off the cage and back into range.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Medeiros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.#CL2#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson prevents Medeiros from breaking the clinch.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medeiros working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medeiros looking for a takedown.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Medeiros. #BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Medeiros misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros is looking to wear down Peterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Medeiros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#TD#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros advances to full mount.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Peterson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Medeiros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros with a couple of short strikes.
Medeiros tries to control but Peterson wriggling away.
BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros trying to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Medeiros misses with a head shot.
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 Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Medeiros is looking to counter punch.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medeiros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Medeiros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#T1#
Medeiros lands a brutal uppercut that launches Peterson off his feet! Peterson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux is fending him off so far but Medeiros persists. Nope, Thibodeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Medeiros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Medeiros.#T1#
Thibodeaux defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medeiros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medeiros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Medeiros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Medeiros in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thibodeaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medeiros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thibodeaux trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Medeiros seems content to control.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros working Thibodeaux over with strikes.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
Medeiros slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.#TD#
Medeiros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thibodeaux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Medeiros doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Medeiros escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pacome Thibodeaux!

Event: RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a quick counter kick to the body but Medeiros avoids it.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Medeiros.
Medeiros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Medeiros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister lands with a hook. Medeiros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Medeiros misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and MacAlister counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Medeiros misses.
A quick step to the side and MacAlister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.#T1#
Medeiros throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Medeiros are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacAlister is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
MacAlister is working hard here to advance position.
Medeiros is trying to move to mount but MacAlister reverses beautifully and ends up in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but MacAlister postures up. #T2#
MacAlister stands and throws Medeiros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medeiros is looking to regain half guard here but MacAlister keeps moving and retains side control.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacAlister controlling from side mount.
MacAlister working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros is not content to let MacAlister control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A lull in the action here as MacAlister stalls from top position.
MacAlister advances to full mount.
MacAlister punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacAlister unloads with some shots from mount but Medeiros bucks and avoids them well.
Medeiros is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
MacAlister controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros tries to reverse the position but MacAlister maintains control.
MacAlister tries to control but Medeiros wriggling away.
MacAlister with shots to the head and body - Medeiros looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister 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#
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros throws out a counter right but MacAlister avoids it with no problem.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacAlister.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAlister swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from MacAlister tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
MacAlister lands the left hand.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacAlister does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by MacAlister.
Medeiros scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacAlister in his tracks.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Medeiros is out of range.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAlister scores with a nice 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!
Medeiros misses with a hook.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros looks to land a right hand but MacAlister moved out of range.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister misses the jab.
MacAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
MacAlister works Medeiros's body with a nice hook.
Medeiros throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros misses with a left hand
and MacAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Medeiros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medeiros.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Medeiros's shoulder, as Medeiros tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
MacAlister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAlister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Medeiros takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacAlister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
MacAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that second round.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister cracks Medeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacAlister Throws a clean left jab. MacAlister Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Medeiros's chin! Medeiros crumbles to the ground and MacAlister follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by MacAlister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros, which made it look bad.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teller throws a jab when Medeiros was well out of range.
Medeiros with a jab.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros. #T1#
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teller slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Teller throws a head kick that misses
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Medeiros tries to sprawl but Teller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller trying to mount his opponent but Medeiros defends it. #SUB#
Teller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teller.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Teller has control of the leg. #T2#
Medeiros keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Medeiros doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Teller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Medeiros blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teller throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Teller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros moves into full guard.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is keeping the position.
Teller 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.
Medeiros tries to strike from the bottom.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Medeiros trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros not doing much here. #T4#
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
Medeiros prevents Teller from improving his position.
Teller wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
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#
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teller misses the jab.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medeiros takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Maks Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Teller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teller showed some decent athleticism there.
Maks Teller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller prevents Medeiros from improving his position.#SUB#
Teller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medeiros defends it well.
Medeiros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teller. #T1#
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Teller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teller wants to stand but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teller controlling Medeiros's posture.
Medeiros stops Teller from standing up. #T3#
Medeiros postures up in Teller's guard and throws a big left but Teller blocks it.
Medeiros won't allow Teller to get back to his feet.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Teller 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.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Medeiros is working an open guard so Teller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A big left from Medeiros misses. #T4#
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medeiros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teller thinking.
Teller tries to land a leg kick but Medeiros saw it coming and moves away.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Medeiros. Medeiros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Medeiros swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medeiros.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
As Medeiros backs away, Teller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Medeiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
Medeiros looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
Teller misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medeiros manages to circle out of the way.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teller!
Teller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teller at a distance.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Medeiros drops his hands momentarily and Teller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teller dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!
Teller slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Teller sizes up Medeiros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Teller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Medeiros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teller defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Teller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller tried to score with a low kick but Medeiros checks it.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medeiros moves away.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Teller feints a jab promting Medeiros to slip. Teller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Medeiros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Medeiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Teller tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teller rather than just go for the knockout.
Teller thuds a left hand into Medeiros's body.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medeiros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Teller misses.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Teller. That snapped Medeiros's head back.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Teller.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Teller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 156
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Medeiros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros cracks Roberto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Medeiros lunges at Roberto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberto's hand.
Roberto punishes Medeiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Medeiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Roberto. #CL2#
Roberto clinches up with Medeiros and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Medeiros. #T1##BC2#
Roberto breaks the clinch.
Medeiros defending well as Roberto loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Roberto moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Medeiros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Medeiros jabs Roberto right on the nose. Roberto blinks but takes it well.
Roberto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paulo Roberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberto was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Roberto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Roberto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Roberto ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Roberto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Roberto has closed the distance and engaged Medeiros in a clinch.
Roberto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medeiros avoids it.
Roberto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Medeiross head.
Medeiros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Medeiros stalling the fight. #T2##BC2#
Roberto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberto misses with a looping right.
Medeiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Roberto closes the distance and clinches.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Medeiros has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto. #BC2#
Roberto breaks the clinch.
Medeiros shoots and misses
and Roberto counters with a three punch combo that has Medeiros backing up. Medeiros nods at Roberto to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberto tries to clinch up but Medeiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberto moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Medeiros swings for the body but Roberto moves out of range.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberto! But no joy.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberto as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberto! But no joy.#T3#
Medeiros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Roberto avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros walks into a jab.
Roberto digs a good body shot into Medeiros's ribs.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Medeiros looking to score a takedown here. Roberto is defending well but Medeiros drives through and ends up in Roberto's guard.
Medeiros won't allow Roberto to get back to his feet.
Medeiros postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Medeiros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Roberto being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Roberto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roberto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roberto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros is looking to sweep but instead, Roberto has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Medeiros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberto jabs Medeiros right on the nose. Medeiros blinks but takes it well.
Medeiros misses with a hook
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medeiros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Roberto cracks Medeiros with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Medeiros looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roberto finish him? #ROC2#Medeiros is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Medeiros's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roberto before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Roberto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Forza's ribs.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and Forza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Medeiros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Medeiros throws a hook but Forza blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Forza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Forza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Forza blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Forza misses.
Medeiros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raimundo Forza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Forza is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
Medeiros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Medeiros there.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Forza ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forza 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.#T2#
Forza avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Forza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros scores with a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Medeiros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forza.
Forza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Forza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Medeiros lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forza doesn't seem phased though.
Medeiros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forza lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Forza takes one to the chin there.
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forza's head.#CUT2#It looks like Raimundo Forza has been cut.
Medeiros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Forza's body. Forza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Medeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Forza.
Forza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
and Forza counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Forza slips under a jab from Medeiros.#CL#
Forza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Medeiros manages to break the clinch.
Medeiros lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Forza counters with a stiff right hand.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forza throws a front kick aimed at Medeiros's knee but Medeiros avoids it well.
It seemed like Medeiros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Forza. That's going to slow Medeiros down.
Medeiros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Forza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medeiros or perhaps it was just good defense by Forza, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimundo Forza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
Medeiros lands a jab.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Forza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medeiros jabs at Forza's body.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Forza slips the punch.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Forza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Forza counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forza under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Medeiros throws a sloppy body shot
and Forza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
Forza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a punch to the head.
Forza misses with an uppercut.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Forza thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Medeiros misses the jab.
It appears Forza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Medeiros tests Forza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
and Forza counters with a low kick, right behind Medeiros 's knee.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick there by Forza.
Forza moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Forza ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Forza counters with a body kick.
Medeiros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forza on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Forza.
Forza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forza connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Forza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medeiros.
A telegraphed right hand from Forza misses the target.
Forza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Medeiros looks to move away, Forza throws a big counter combo but Medeiros just gets out of the way.#T4#
Forza scores with a push kick.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and Forza counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Forza throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
Forza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
A cross from Medeiros lands.
Forza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Medeiros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forza's hands.
Forza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raimundo Forza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Forza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Medeiros is out of range.
Medeiros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Medeiros misses with a lunging right hand
and Forza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forza throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side.
Forza connects with a single shot there.
Forza lands a nice looking body shot.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Forza tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forza. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forza avoids the body shot from Medeiros. #T1##TD2#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Medeiros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forza throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Forza struggling a bit here.
Forza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Forza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Forza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forza is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Medeiros scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Forza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raimundo Forza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Forza's head.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Forza's head.
Forza keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Medeiros landing with the ground and pound.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Forza has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Medeiros doesn't defend quickly enough and Forza has managed to lock this one up! Can Medeiros escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Forza on a fantastic submission victory.

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

Event: ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa slips a jab from Medeiros.
Voluspa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voluspa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Voluspa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medeiros to the mat! Medeiros manages to get full guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Medeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Medeiros controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Medeiros throws his legs up looking for a submission but Voluspa uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Voluspa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medeiros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Medeiros has hold of Voluspa's hands but Voluspa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medeiros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Medeiros's hands, connecting with Medeiros's forehead.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa.
Medeiros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ground and pound from Voluspa.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros trying to control here.
Medeiros punching from the bottom.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
Medeiros is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Medeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches.
Medeiros misses with a body punch.
Voluspa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Medeiros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Voluspa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Voluspa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Voluspa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros trying to control here.
Voluspa drops an elbow to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voluspa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros trying to control but Voluspa postures up. #T1#
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voluspa working over Medeiros with some ground and pound. Medeiros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voluspa works his way into side control.
Voluspa working the ground and pound.
Voluspa cracks Medeiros with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Voluspa taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to get an arm triangle but Medeiros is defending well. #T2#
Medeiros tries to bench press Voluspa off him but Voluspa keeps the position.
Medeiros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medeiros takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Medeiros manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Voluspa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Voluspa lands with a punch from half guard.
Medeiros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voluspa advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voluspa.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voluspa showed some decent athleticism there.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.
Medeiros tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Voluspa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Voluspa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros wants to control but Voluspa is having none of it.
Voluspa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Voluspa looking to control but Medeiros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa controlling his opponent.
Voluspa with shots to the head and body - Medeiros looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Voluspa unloading with bombs!
Voluspa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medeiros turns into him and now he's in Voluspa's guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position.
Voluspa lands a decent shot there.
Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Voluspa blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Medeiros defends easily. #T3#
Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Medeiros gets full guard.
Medeiros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nori Voluspa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Voluspa is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voluspa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Medeiros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Medeiros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Medeiros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Medeiros.
Medeiros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.#TD#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Medeiros was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medeiros is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bolleke won't allow Medeiros to sweep him here.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving. #SUB2#
Medeiros has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bolleke doesn't defend quickly enough and Medeiros has managed to lock this one up! Can Bolleke escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Medeiros on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aljosa Medeiros!
Aljosa Medeiros is the new lightweight champion!

Event: KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Adams connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Medeiros as he connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Medeiros's ribs.#TD#
Medeiros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Medeiros is in Adams's guard.
Medeiros stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams looking to control.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Adams has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Adams working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily. #T1#
Medeiros postures up. #SUB2#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Medeiros is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros 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.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros with a nice head shot there.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros scoring with some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Medeiros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Medeiros tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Adams 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.
Medeiros working away.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Medeiros is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adams tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Medeiros easily slips into full mount!
Adams taking shots to the head. #T3#
Medeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams is bucking up trying to escape but Medeiros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros scoring with strikes but Adams is staying in there. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Medeiros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Adams wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros landing shots from mount.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face. #T4#
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands a heavy elbow.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Adams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Medeiros feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Medeiros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medeiros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros working away.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Medeiros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control here.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medeiros working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Adams trying to control here.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #SUB2#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Adams wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams is trying to control but Medeiros passes into side control!
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Adams is working away. #T4#
Adams struggling a bit here.
Medeiros working the body and head with strikes.
Medeiros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medeiros working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams is trying to control Medeiros's posture but Medeiros avoids it.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big elbow.
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!
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Medeiros working away.
Adams tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros lands a decent elbow from side control.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Medeiros cracks Adams with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Adams tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Medeiros pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Adams is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Medeiros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko .
Nice shot by Medeiros.
Ko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko misses with a double jab.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko .
Ko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ko scores with a head kick. #TD#
Medeiros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ko 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros content to stall in guard here.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros 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.#T1#
Medeiros connects with a couple of short punches.
Medeiros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Medeiros dives into side control.
Medeiros lands a few punches from side control.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes.
Ko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Medeiros prevents Ko from escaping the position.
Medeiros scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Medeiros is chipping away with strikes.
Ko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Medeiros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ko taking a bit of punishment here - Medeiros scoring with strikes.
Medeiros just content to control the position.
Medeiros scoring with punches from side control.
Medeiros scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Medeiros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ko taking a bit of punishment here - Medeiros scoring with strikes.
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!
Medeiros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Medeiros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes.
Medeiros remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Medeiros cracks Ko with a big right hand but Ko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Medeiros cracks Ko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Medeiros working the ground and pound.
Medeiros landing a few strikes.
Ko wants to get back to his feet but Medeiros drags him back down.
Medeiros is putting a hurting on Ko here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Ko is rocked!
Medeiros lands a strong strike to the head of Ko . That's dazed him! Medeiros looking to finish here. Ko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Medeiros lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Azerbaijan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azerbaijan to score with a decent uppercut.
Azerbaijan avoids the body shot from Medeiros. #CL2#
Azerbaijan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Azerbaijan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Azerbaijan prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
Azerbaijan lands a damaging elbow.
Azerbaijan throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azerbaijan.
Medeiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Azerbaijan.
Medeiros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Medeiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azerbaijan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medeiros's elbow. #TD#
Medeiros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Azerbaijan regains guard immediately.
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!
Medeiros is working Azerbaijan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Azerbaijan is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Azerbaijan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Azerbaijan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azerbaijan has his hands on Medeiros's head, controlling the position.
Medeiros seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medeiros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Medeiros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Azerbaijan keeps moving.
Azerbaijan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros stands up over Azerbaijan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Medeiros 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Azerbaijan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medeiros working some strikes from top position.
Medeiros chips away with some ground and pound.
Medeiros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros connects with a couple of short punches.
Medeiros landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Medeiros connects with a couple of short punches.
Azerbaijan working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.
Medeiros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Azerbaijan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azerbaijan trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Medeiros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azerbaijan keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Azerbaijan wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Azerbaijan is trying to control the position but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Medeiros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Medeiros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Medeiros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Medeiros.
Mr Azerbaijan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Azerbaijan slips the punch.
Azerbaijan throws a right hand that misses
and Medeiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros scores with a body shot. #TD#
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azerbaijan did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.

Azerbaijan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Azerbaijan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Medeiros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azerbaijan's half guard.
Medeiros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Medeiros 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. #T1#
Medeiros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
Medeiros drops an elbow to the side of Azerbaijan's head.
Medeiros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azerbaijan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azerbaijan tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros slips a nice elbow through Azerbaijan's hands, connecting with Azerbaijan's forehead.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azerbaijan trying to control here.
Azerbaijan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Azerbaijan is rocked!
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azerbaijan is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Azerbaijan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Medeiros slips a nice elbow through Azerbaijan's hands, connecting with Azerbaijan's forehead.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azerbaijan can do to turn this around?
Medeiros working Azerbaijan over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Medeiros scores with a big shot! Azerbaijan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Azerbaijan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sosuke clinches with his opponent.
Sosuke'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.
Medeiros taking a breather.
Medeiros tries to throw a body punch but Sosuke avoids it by throwing Medeiros back against the cage. #BC#
Medeiros breaks the clinch.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Sosuke shows good takedown defense.
Sosuke misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
and Sosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosuke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Medeiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medeiros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sosuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut
letting Sosuke counter with a right hand.
Sosuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosuke throws a big shot that misses.
Sosuke misses with a jab to the body
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Sosuke's body. Sosuke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sosuke throws a nice looking combination but Medeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Medeiros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sosuke on his heels. He'll look to pass Sosuke's guard now, I'm sure.
Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosuke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sosuke managing to control the position.
Medeiros content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Sosuke is keeping the position.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Medeiros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sosuke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosuke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medeiros is working Sosuke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros stays in close to Sosuke's body and controls the position.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Medeiros's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Medeiros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Sosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros trying to control but Sosuke 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.
Sosuke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medeiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sosuke loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Sosuke misses with a looping right.#T4#
Sosuke lands a nice shot that snaps Medeiros's head back.
Sosuke misses the jab.
Sosuke stuffs the takedown.
Sosuke cracks Medeiros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Medeiros punishes Sosuke's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Medeiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosuke.
Sosuke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medeiros's head backwards.
Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Sosuke sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Medeiros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sosuke pinned against the cage. Sosuke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinohara Sosuke 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##TD#
Medeiros shoots in and bounces Sosuke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Sosuke wants to stand and escape but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros throws a strike but Sosuke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Medeiros being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Medeiros looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Sosuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosuke is stalling in the full guard.
Medeiros has Sosuke pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been informed that Sosuke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros is really struggling to control Sosuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosuke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Medeiros pulls Sosuke in close to his closed guard and prevents Sosuke from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sosuke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
Sosuke misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Sosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Medeiros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Sosuke ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Medeiros there.
Sosuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosuke moves away.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosuke moves away.
Medeiros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosuke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Medeiros thinking.
Sosuke misses with a two punch combination.
Sosuke throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros scores with a punch to the head.
Sosuke lands a head shot.
Sosuke misses with a straight left.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosuke is just out of range.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Sosuke.
Sosuke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Sosuke.
Nice shot by Sosuke.
Sosuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Medeiros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sosuke slips under a jab.
Sosuke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Medeiros is rocked!
Sosuke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Medeiros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sosuke throws an overhand right that lands on Medeiros's shoulder, as Medeiros tries to avoid the shot.
Medeiros seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Sosuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sosuke.
Sosuke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosuke misses with a body shot.
Sosuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Sosuke lands a big right hand that sends Medeiros crashing to the mat! Sosuke stays standing though and waves Medeiros back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinohara Sosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Sosuke cracks Medeiros with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sosuke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Medeiros to stand back up!
Sosuke lands with an overhand left.
Shinohara Sosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros misses with a jab to the body
and Sosuke counters with a huge left! Medeiros is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sosuke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Medeiros from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sosuke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinohara Sosuke!

Event: KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okon throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Okon misses
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Medeiros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medeiros is working away from the top position though.
Okon wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okon defending well though.
Okon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Okon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okon wants to get back to full guard.
Okon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Medeiros jumps into side control!
Medeiros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Medeiros are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Medeiros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Okon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Medeiros trying to control the action but Okon is working from the bottom.
Okon is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros cracks Okon with a big elbow.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okon down.
Medeiros working the ground and pound.
Okon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Medeiros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Medeiros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Okon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Okon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.
Okon tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros slows the pace down.
Medeiros cracks Okon with a big right hand but Okon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Medeiros lands a decent elbow from side control.
Medeiros wants to control but Okon is keeping him busy.
Okon is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Medeiros moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medeiros working away.
Medeiros moves into full mount!
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Okon is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okon wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Okon is trying to escape the mount.
Medeiros looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Okon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Okon wants to control but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros trying to control but Okon is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Okon can't escape the position.
Medeiros landing strikes from the mount.
We've been informed that Medeiros has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Okon is working to get back to half guard.
Medeiros with shots to the head and body - Okon looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Okon is rocked!
Medeiros connects with a bit shot that sees Okon covering up! More strikes from Medeiros and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Medeiros is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medeiros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Adams misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Medeiros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Medeiros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Adams lands an overhand right.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams. #T2#
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Medeiros.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Medeiros thinking.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Medeiros misses with a left hand #KD#
and Adams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Medeiros! Adams lets Medeiros back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Aljosa Medeiros has been cut.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.#KD#
Adams cracks Medeiros with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Medeiros to stand back up!#ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Medeiros's jaw. Medeiros's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Adams does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP RAGE
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Medeiros gets tackled into the ropes by Jernigan. Jernigan maintains the clinch.
Jernigan lands a shoulder strike.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Jernigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Medeiros lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernigan backwards.
Medeiros is trying to stall.
Jernigan misses with some punches.
Medeiros tries to break free but Jernigan pushes him back against the ropes.
Jernigan lands with a right to the head.
Medeiros is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Medeiros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medeiros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Medeiros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernigan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Jernigan has Medeiros up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Jernigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Jernigan walks into a stiff left hand from Medeiros.
Jernigan walks into a left hand. #ROC#Jernigan is rocked!
Jernigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Medeiros finish him?
Jernigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Medeiros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernigan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernigan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Jernigan lands a big head kick that sends Medeiros tumbling to the mat! Jernigan takes a step backwards and waves Medeiros back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Aljosa Medeiros has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernigan tries to clinch up.
Jernigan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Medeiros drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jernigan right on the button. Jernigan goes down! Medeiros follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Medeiros gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: KOP Unleashed
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Medeiros looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Medeiros in the body.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a series of strikes that have Medeiros backpedaling.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Medeiros.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a combination that misses
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Medeiros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Medeiros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Medeiros moves into full mount! Sitsongrit won't be happy about that!
Medeiros landing punches. #T2#
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Medeiros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Medeiros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Medeiros controlling his opponent.
Medeiros with shots to the head and body - Sitsongrit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Medeiros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Medeiros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Medeiros dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros with a couple of short strikes.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros breaks from Sitsongrit 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Medeiros lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Medeiros cracks Sitsongrit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Medeiros lands a heavy elbow.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here. Medeiros smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros with shots to the head and body - Sitsongrit looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Medeiros landing strikes, looking to finish!
Medeiros content just to control the position here.
Medeiros with shots to the head and body - Sitsongrit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Medeiros tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Medeiros controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Medeiros landing strikes from the mount.
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Medeiros is landing with some decent strikes but Sitsongrit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Medeiros lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medeiros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medeiros with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medeiros throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Medeiros's defenses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Medeiros jabs at Sitsongrit 's body.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Medeiros takes a step back to recover.
Medeiros takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Medeiros blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Medeiros.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Sitsongrit thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the ropes.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Medeiros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Medeiros moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Medeiros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Medeiros.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit , right into the meat of the thigh.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him. #T4#
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit .
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit 's head.
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 Panomrunglek Sitsongrit 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Medeiros seems unphased.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Medeiros off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.#T1#
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Medeiros was not able to check.
Medeiros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Medeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit .#T2#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medeiros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit . That's going to slow Medeiros down.
Medeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Medeiros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Medeiros trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panomrunglek Sitsongrit !

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