Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bhullar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Volkanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.#CUT#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Volkanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhullar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkanov misses with a hook #TD2#
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bhullar trying to move into half guard but instead Volkanov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Bhullar has an active guard here but Volkanov has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkanov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bhullar gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bhullar has his foot on Volkanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar 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.#SUB2#
Bhullar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhullar managing to control the position.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bhullar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkanov passes into half guard.
Bhullar has a hand on Volkanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Volkanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bhullar working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Volkanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bhullar tries to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bhullar wants to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Volkanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bhullar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Volkanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Volkanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Volkanov misses with a looping right.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkanov misses with the combination.
Bhullar unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanov thuds a left hand into Bhullar's body.
Volkanov stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Bhullar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A slow jab from Volkanov misses its intended target.
Bhullar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanov throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkanov defends it well.
Volkanov scores with a nice strike.
Volkanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanov lands with a straight right. Bhullar didn't see that one coming.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Volkanov.#T2#
BOOM! Volkanov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Volkanov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Volkanov!

Event: UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buakaw scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Bhullar throws a counter high kick but Buakaw was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buakaw blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
Buakaw unleashes a big counter combination but Bhullar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buakaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but Bhullar avoids them all with ease.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Buakaw scores with a four punch combination!
Buakaw throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Bhullar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bhullar tries to pass to full mount but Buakaw defends it.
Buakaw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bhullar is pressing down on Buakaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buakaw is holding on for now.
Buakaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bhullar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bhullar's back!
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T2#
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Buakaw controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Bhullar right now.
Our spies down at at Sydney Top Team inform us that Buakaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bhullar trying to control the hands but Buakaw won't let him.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from getting a body triangle.
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Buakaw tightening his grip on Bhullar, looking for the choke.
Bhullar trying to control the position but Buakaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Bhullar is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bhullar tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Buakaw has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bhullar is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chi. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhullar with the counter takedown but Chi avoids it easily.
Bhullar fails to land the takedown.
Chi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Chi rushes Bhullar and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Bhullar works on Chi's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Chi misses with some punches.
Bhullar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colonel Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bhullar.
Chi swings for the body but Bhullar moves out of range.
Chi wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chi defends it well.
Chi scores with a jab to the head.
Chi misses with a few strikes there.
Colonel Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhullar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chi wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.
Chi avoids the head kick by Bhullar.
Bhullar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Chi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bhullar.
A head kick misses from Bhullar.
We've been told by Chi's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Colonel Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Chi.
A slow jab from Chi misses its intended target.
Chi takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Chi.
Chi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhullar. #CL#
Chi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bhullar, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bhullar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chi is trying to keep an underhook but Bhullar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chi trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar tries to pass to full mount but Chi defends it.
Bhullar trying to control from half guard but Chi is working away.
Chi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Bhullar wants to free his trapped foot but Chi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bhullar is trying to control. Chi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chi looking for submissions off his back.
Chi has his hands clasped together around Bhullar's back. He's all about the action.
Chi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Chi has his hands clasped together around Bhullar's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Chi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bhullar pulls his head out easily.
Bhullar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colonel Chi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhullar.
Chi tests Bhullar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi misses with a hook. Bhullar ducked under it nicely.
Chi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chi jabs at Bhullar's body.
Chi clobbers Bhullar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chi.
Chi connects with a right hand. Bhullar shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Chi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chi!
Chi blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chi wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown. Chi tries to sprawl out of it but Bhullar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bhullar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhullar has time to react.
Chi connects with a single shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bhullar throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bhullar throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar takes one to the chin there.
Chi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhullar. Bhullar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Bhullar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chi lands 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!
Bhullar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bhullar's head.
Bhullar shoots in and drives through. Chi sprawls well.
It looked like Chi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colonel Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bhullar.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bhullar is breathing heavily.
Chi looks to clinch
and Bhullar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bhullar swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Chi.#ROC#Bhullar is rocked!#T3#
Chi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Bhullar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bhullar is still on wobbly legs! Can Chi finish him?
Chi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around?
A cross from Chi lands.
Chi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Chi! Bhullar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chi!
Colonel Chi made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ding Dong avoids the head kick by Bhullar.
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ding Dong moves away.
Ding Dong darts in looking for a takedown but Bhullar gets double underhooks and turns Ding Dong into the cage.
Ding Dong avoids the head kick by Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bhullar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bhullar tries to advance to mount but Ding Dong denies him.
Ding Dong seems a little lost for a moment, as Bhullar dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ding Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Bhullar keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Ding Dong struggling a bit here.
Bhullar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bhullar taking a breather here.
Ding Dong prevents Bhullar from moving into mount.
Bhullar tries to score with some ground and pound. Ding Dong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bhullar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ding Dong!
Bhullar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ding Dong prevents Bhullar from taking his back.#T2#
Bhullar controlling the position easily from mount.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Bhullar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ding Dong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bhullar.
Bhullar wants to take Ding Dong's back here but Ding Dong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bhullar controlling from mount.
Ding Dong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bhullar. #T4#
Ding Dong tries to reverse the position but Bhullar maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhullar throws some wild stikes that Ding Dong manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bhullar looking to finish with strikes here!
Bhullar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Bhullar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bhullar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ding Dong to the ground. Bhullar is now in Ding Dong's guard.
Bhullar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhullar passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Bhullar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bhullar controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ding Dong!#SUB#
Ding Dong has left one of his arms exposed and Bhullar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ding Dong screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Bhullar!
In defeat, Ding Ding Dong stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Somer 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.
Somer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Trouble Somer has been cut.
Somer throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
Somer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Somer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bhullar ducks right into an uppercut from Somer.
Bhullar throws out a loose jab but Somer uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Somer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somer lands a jab.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Somer finds it's way through Bhullar's defenses. #T1#
Bhullar connects with a right hand. Somer shakes it off.
Somer misses with a hook.
Bhullar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Somer stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Somer sneaks back into half guard.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Somer on the ground.
Somer is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Somer wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Bhullar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Somer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Somer looking for submissions off his back.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Somer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Somer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bhullar pulls his head out easily.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Somer is defending well.
Bhullar wants to take a breather but Somer is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhullar prevents Somer from improving his position.
Somer won't allow Bhullar to pass to mount. #T3#
Somer is looking to improve his position.
Bhullar wants to free his trapped foot but Somer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Somer wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bhullar seems to be working for a kimura but Somer defends the submission attempt.
Somer trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bhullar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Somer trying to hold on to Bhullar's head to control him but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Somer!
Somer is looking to improve his position but Bhullar isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Bhullar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Somer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bhullar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Somer's legs.
Bhullar advances to mount. #SUB#
Bhullar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Somer is surviving well by controlling Bhullar's body position as best he can.
Somer is working to get back to half guard.
Somer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Somer defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trouble Somer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trouble Somer's cut.
That's time! Bhullar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Somer with a jab.
Bhullar shoots and misses
and Somer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhullar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Somer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bhullar lands an overhand right.
Somer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
BOOM! Somer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Somer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Somer!

Event: MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Bhullar's defenses.
Jenkins lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bhullar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenkins - the referee stops the clock and Bhullar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenkins. Bhullar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bhullar takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhullar working away.
Jenkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins is pressing down on Bhullar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
Bhullar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bhullar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bhullar passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Jenkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bhullar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Jenkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Bhullar from advancing to side control.
Jenkins is looking to control Bhullar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jenkins recovers full guard.
Jenkins controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Bhullar postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhullar is one step ahead there.
Bhullar looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Bhullar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martin Bhullar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bhullar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Bhullar ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Bhullar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bhullar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins. #TD2#
Bhullar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins manages to get full guard.
Bhullar passes into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar is looking to pass Jenkins's guard but actually Jenkins recovers to full guard. #T1#
Bhullar won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhullar postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Bhullar passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Bhullar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is pulling down on Jenkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenkins, at least for the moment.
Bhullar controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Bhullar has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bhullar 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.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar is still trying to improve position.
Jenkins passes Bhullar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
Bhullar tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Bhullar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins connects with a right hand. Bhullar shakes it off.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schoonie Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jenkins throws a right hand that Bhullar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bhullar also avoids with ease.
Bhullar slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Bhullar.
Schoonie Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bhullar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Bhullar throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jenkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jenkins is positioning himself well to prevent Bhullar advancing to mount.
Martin Bhullar has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bhullar.
Jenkins trying to control the position. #T1#
Jenkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Bhullar stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
Bhullar is looking to advance position but Jenkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Bhullar to control.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bhullar is looking to escape.
Bhullar can't escape the position. #T3#
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins tries to control but Bhullar wriggling away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins prevents Bhullar from getting the reversal.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Bhullar tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Bhullar is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Bhullar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Bhullar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Schoonie Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAH 93
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Yannou fails to land the takedown.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bhullar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Costa Yannou has been cut.
Bhullar throws a hook but Yannou blocks it.
Yannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yannou or perhaps it was just good defense by Bhullar, which made it look bad.
Bhullar throws out a counter right but Yannou avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costa Yannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bhullar has knocked Yannou down with a huge combo! Bhullar steps away and waves a wobbly Yannou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Yannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bhullar defends well and Yannou ends up having to push Bhullar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bhullar pulls Yannou into guard. #SUB#
Yannou drops back looking for a leg! Bhullar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bhullar manages to kick Yannou off! Yannou jumps back into Bhullar's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bhullar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yannou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bhullar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yannou is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yannou won't allow Bhullar to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bhullar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bhullar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yannou defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bhullar looking for a guillotine here but Yannou defends easily.
Yannou stands and throws Bhullar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Yannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Yannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bhullar is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Yannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Yannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bhullar is looking to regain half guard here but Yannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Bhullar keeps Yannou under control for a moment.#SUB#
Yannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Yannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Bhullar is defending well. #T4#
Yannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bhullar!#SUB#
Yannou working for a submission but Bhullar is keeping him at bay.
Yannou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yannou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bhullar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yannou prevents Bhullar from getting the reversal.
Bhullar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yannou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yannou tries to control but Bhullar wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yannou has control of Bhullar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bhullar regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Yannou wants to finish this one by submission but Bhullar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yannou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martin Bhullar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Costa Yannou's cut.
That's time! Yannou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yannou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bhullar scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Yannou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Bhullar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yannou is aware though and is defending well.
Yannou forces his way into half guard.
Bhullar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yannou pulls his head out easily.
Bhullar is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Bhullar tries to roll over but Yannou keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yannou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhullar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhullar keeps working. #SUB#
Yannou seems to be working for a kimura but Bhullar defends the submission attempt.
Bhullar tries to get to full guard but Yannou has control of the leg.
Yannou works his way into side control.
Yannou passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bhullar!
Costa Yannou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yannou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bhullar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bhullar shrugs it off. #T2#
Bhullar is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Yannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Bhullar defends it well.
Yannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhullar regains half guard.
Yannou prevents Bhullar from improving his position.#T3#
Bhullar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bhullar wants to sweep but no luck.
Yannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bhullar is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bhullar has his foot on Yannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yannou works his way back into a safe position though.
Yannou wants to control from the top but Bhullar keeps moving.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Yannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bhullar, who protects the arm well.
Bhullar is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Yannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Yannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Yannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bhullar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Yannou tries for a kimura but Bhullar is defending well.
Bhullar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bhullar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yannou working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Costa Yannou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costa Yannou's cut.
That's time! Yannou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yannou tries for a takedown but Bhullar circles away easily
letting Bhullar counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yannou.
Bhullar throws out a counter right but Yannou avoids it with no problem.
Bhullar lunges at Yannou with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yannou's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bhullar connects with a looping right hand.
Yannou fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costa Yannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bhullar with a hook.
Bhullar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yannou is aggressively charging in as Bhullar backs up avoiding any damage. Bhullar tosses out a jab and Yannou runs right into it face first! Yannou is out cold! Bhullar dropped down on all fours and is barking in Yannou's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Bhullar!

Event: MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar 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.
Christ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
Bhullar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bhullar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ cracks Bhullar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christ scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Christ is looking to slow Bhullar down with leg kicks.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ connects with a jab.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christ.
A solid body kick from Christ. #T2#
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
Christ has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christ.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Christ.
Christ looks to land a combination. Bhullar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ cracks Bhullar with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bhullar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christ - the referee stops the clock and Bhullar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christ. Bhullar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Christ wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bhullar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bhullar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christ throws a head kick that Bhullar semi-blocks.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Christ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bhullar on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Christ.
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christ scores with a jab. Bhullar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bhullar back to the cage. Christ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Christ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Christ.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.#T1#
Christ throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bhullar's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Christ dives in looking to finish as Bhullar flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Christ's strikes! Christ is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bhullar's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bhullar was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!

Event: MMAH 74
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Epharez wants to clinch but Bhullar slips to the side#TD#
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Epharez didn't expect that.
Epharez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bhullar dives into side control. #REVB#
Epharez trying his best to control but Bhullar has mounted him.
Epharez can't escape the position.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Epharez is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epharez is trying to stand up.
Epharez is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Bhullar controlling from mount.
Epharez can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epharez wants to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
Epharez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhullar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Epharez can't escape the position.
Bhullar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Epharez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Epharez tries to hold on but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Epharez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Epharez working to try and regain half guard.
Bhullar controlling from the full mount.
Epharez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Epharez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epharez tries to reverse the position but Bhullar maintains control.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now.
Epharez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhullar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epharez is looking to get to half guard.
Bhullar controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Bhullar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Epharez fails to land with a series of punches.
Epharez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBhullar.
Epharez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epharez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhullar.
Bhullar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Epharez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhullar moves away.
Bhullar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epharez.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Epharez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epharez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epharez is looking to score with low kicks.
As Epharez looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Epharez just gets out of the way.
Epharez works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Epharez misses
and Bhullar counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Epharez misses with an uppercut
and Bhullar counters with a huge left! Epharez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bhullar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Epharez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bhullar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Bhullar!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Adunga Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bhullar needs to keep his hands up - Adunga Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Bhullar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adunga Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhullar doesn't seem bothered though.
Adunga Jr lands a jab to Bhullar's midsection.
A lazy left from Adunga Jr finds it's target.
Adunga Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adunga Jr sizes up Bhullar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adunga Jr looks to land a combination. Bhullar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr with a jab.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bhullar drops his hands momentarily and Adunga Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Adunga Jr catches Bhullar right on the button with a cross.
Adunga Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adunga Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bhullar ducks right into an uppercut from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr swinging wildly here.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adunga Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhullar. Bhullar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adunga Jr lands a jab to Bhullar's midsection.
Adunga Jr digs a good hook to Bhullar's body.
Bhullar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bhullar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adunga Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adunga Jr lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adunga Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adunga Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
Adunga Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bhullar momentarily.
Adunga Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bhullar takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Bhullar is rocked!
Adunga Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bhullar throws a wild hook but Adunga Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bhullar gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Adunga Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Mayhew throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Mayhew misses
and Bhullar counters with a three punch combo that has Mayhew backing up. Mayhew nods at Bhullar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mayhew.
Mayhew misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Mayhew does no damage.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mayhew lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Mayhew throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Bhullar counters with a crisp one two that drops Mayhew! Bhullar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mayhew to his feet! Mayhew is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhew fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Mayhew misses #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Mayhew is wriggling around but Bhullar manages to pass to half guard.
Mayhew looks winded!#T1##REVB#
Bhullar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhew really wants to buck Bhullar off and get back to his feet.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhew wants to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Mayhew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mayhew throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Martin Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhullar stays in close to Mayhew's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayhew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhullar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Mayhew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swinging wildly here.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhew feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mayhew looks for the body kick but Bhullar saw that one coming.
Mayhew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with a double jab.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Bhullar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Mayhew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhew throws a head kick that half lands.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mayhew. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mayhew throws a wild body kick that Bhullar sees coming a mile off.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bhullar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhew wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bhullar manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bhullar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayhew for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar moves into full mount! Mayhew won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mayhew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayhew's guard.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bhullar pushes down on Mayhew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayhew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Bhullar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Bhullar is looking for a counter combo.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhew.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Mayhew throws a low kick, looking for Bhullar's leg but Bhullar calmly moves out of range.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bhullar avoids the head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar throws a quick counter head kick but Mayhew was just out of range.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayhew motions for Bhullar to come forward. Mayhew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with the combination.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhew throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Mike Mayhew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Mayhew.
I've got Mayhew 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mayhew!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Boucher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boucher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boucher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boucher's guard.
Bhullar pushes down on Boucher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boucher tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Bhullar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Boucher is looking for a sweep. Bhullar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boucher wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bhullar content to control rather than advance.
Boucher wants to get back to full guard.
Boucher is breathing heavily.
Well, if Bhullar 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.
Bhullar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boucher.
Boucher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bhullar. That did some damage!
Boucher is looking to slow Bhullar down with leg kicks.
Bhullar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boucher wants to clinch but Bhullar slips to the side#TD2#
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bhullar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boucher keeping full guard, as Bhullar tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boucher being controlled here, momentarily.
Bhullar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bhullar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boucher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bhullar is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boucher has his foot on Bhullar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bhullar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bhullar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boucher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bhullar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boucher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Boucher.
Boucher misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Boucher didn't expect that. #ROC2#Boucher is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martin Bhullar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boucher throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bhullar goes for a counter takedown and lands it with interest - it's knocked his opponent senseless! It looks like Bhullar 's shoulder did the damage as the two fighters hit the mat.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Martin Bhullar!

Event: AFC #7
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Morina misses with a takedown attempt - Bhullar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bhullar's waist but Bhullar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morina off to one side.
Morina misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morina's guard.
Martin Bhullar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Morina.
Morina being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bhullar defends well.#SUB2#
Morina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhullar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Morina has his foot on Bhullar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bhullar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar stays in close to Morina's body and controls the position.
Bhullar tries to free his leg and advance position but Morina is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bhullar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bhullar is posturing up here but Morina has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bhullar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bhullar has to tap! Slick submission there by Morina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Morina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mormul napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mormul gets back to half guard.
Bhullar is thwarting Mormul's attempts to control the position.
Mormul tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mormul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar is controlling the pace.
Mormul wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mormul on the ground.#T1#
Bhullar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mormul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bhullar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bhullar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bhullar prevents Mormul from improving his position.
Bhullar winds up and cracks Mormul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bhullar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Mormul is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhullar stalling.
Mormul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mormul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bhullar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bhullar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mormul is just riding it out for now. Bhullar eventually gives up the hold.
Bhullar content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mormul connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Bhullar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bhullar lands in his opponent's guard.
Mormul being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bhullar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mormul has wrist control.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mormul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
Bhullar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Bhullar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Bhullar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mormul was covering up waiting for the punch and Bhullar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bhullar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar stays in close to Mormul's body and controls the position.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bhullar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bhullar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mormul wants to sweep here but Bhullar controlling him for the moment.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Mormul is keeping the position.
Bhullar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Mormul forces Bhullar back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mormul tries to break the clinch but Bhullar is controlling the position. #BC#
Bhullar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Bhullar looking to score a takedown here. Mormul is defending well but Bhullar drives through and ends up in Mormul's guard.
Bhullar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
Mormul can't keep his opponent in guard - Bhullar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bhullar controlling the action here.
Bhullar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Bhullar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mormul can do to turn this around?
Mormul wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy.
Mormul is breathing heavily.
Bhullar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mormul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mormul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bhullar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mormul for as long as he can get away with.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mormul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mormul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bhullar is pushing down on Mormul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mormul is fighting to maintain full guard but Bhullar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bhullar not doing much here. #SUB#
Bhullar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bhullar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martin Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Bhullar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bhullar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bhullar staying calm.
Bhullar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mormul to see if he's OK.
Bhullar staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Bhullar crashes against the mat.
Bhullar taking a breather here.
Bhullar tries to move to mount but Mormul blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Bhullar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bhullar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mormul can't do much from the bottom here.
Mormul trying to remain calm as Bhullar controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mormul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mormul tries to bench press Bhullar off him but Bhullar keeps the position.
Mormul being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bhullar misses with the ground and pound.
Mormul is being controlled here.
Bhullar advances to full mount.
Bhullar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bhullar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mormul looks a forlorn figure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bhullar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mormul manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruslan Mormul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Bhullar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bhullar working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Bhullar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bhullar, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Bhullar!

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
280 lbs

189 cm
18 yrs
270 lbs

Bhullar

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Jones
Bhullar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Bhullar passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bhullar in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.#T2#
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands and throws Bhullar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (5) Jones
Bhullar regains half guard.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (8) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Bhullar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bhullar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bhullar!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (11) Jones
Bhullar tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Bhullar squirms to his side and now Jones has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (2) vs (14) Jones#SUB2#
Jones working for the choke.
Bhullar tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bhullar is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bhullar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Bhullar tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bhullar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones!

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
280 lbs

199 cm
23 yrs
260 lbs

Bhullar

Manuwich

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Manuwich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range. #CL2#
Manuwich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bhullar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manuwich to keep the fight standing.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Manuwich darts in and clinches Bhullar up against the cage.
Bhullar is trying to drag Manuwich to the mat but Manuwich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar tries to pull guard but Manuwich holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhullar drops back down to his feet.
Manuwich is working for takedown but Bhullar is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bhullar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuwich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuwich tries to score a body lock takedown but Bhullar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Bhullar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuwich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuwich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuwich wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Bhullar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuwich is keeping the position for now.
Manuwich trying to control the position.
Bhullar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Manuwich keeping full guard, as Bhullar tries to pass.
Manuwich controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manuwich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (5) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar taking a breather here.
Bhullar advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bhullar (7) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar avoids the attempt from Manuwich to control.
Bhullar wants to take his opponent's back but Manuwich doesn't allow it.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bhullar mounts Manuwich! Really nice guard pass there!
Bhullar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (10) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
Manuwich has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Manuwich's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Manuwich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar controls the action.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manuwich for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar controls the position.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manuwich is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bhullar. #SUB#
Bhullar looking for the RNC.
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Manuwich is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Bhullar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manuwich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manuwich is really stuck here.
Bhullar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bhullar continues to stall.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manuwich doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bhullar.#SUB#
Manuwich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T9#
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
More hug and hope from Bhullar.
Manuwich tries to escape the position.
What can Manuwich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T10#
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar has good solid back control here. #T11##SUB#
Bhullar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manuwich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Bhullar working for a choke but Manuwich is defending well.
Bhullar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bhullar continues to hold on tight.#T12##SUB#
Manuwich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bhullar controlling the position well here. Manuwich rolled but Bhullar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T13#
Manuwich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bhullar's guard. Nice work there by Manuwich.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (10) vs (2) Manuwich#SUB#
Bhullar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Manuwich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bhullar working for a triangle but Manuwich defends it easily.
Bhullar wants to sweep here but Manuwich controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bhullar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manuwich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuwich won't allow Bhullar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuwich defends well.#SUB#
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bhullar has his foot on Manuwich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manuwich works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuwich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhullar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bhullar has his hands on Manuwich's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bhullar takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.

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