Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera is trying to keep Lemon in close.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #T1#
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lemon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliviera is controlling him.
Lemon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliviera controls the pace.#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.#ES#
Lemon wriggles free and stands up.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera sneaks back into half guard.
Lemon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliviera. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily.
Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Lemon is wriggling around but Oliviera manages to pass to half guard.
Lemon is trying to stand back up but Oliviera is controlling him #ES#
Lemon has one foot on Oliviera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and pushes Lemon back into the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oliviera has closed the distance and engaged Lemon in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliviera as Lemon tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliviera closes the distance but Lemon moves to the side #TD#
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliviera!
Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lemon stands up.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliviera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Lemon up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera looks to clinch #TD#
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lemon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Lemon pushes him off.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into range and clinches up with Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lemon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lucky Lemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemon has passed into half guard!
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Oliviera pulls Lemon into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon had his way with Santino Oliviera in that round.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.#T1#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range. #CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it. #T3#
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gaines jumps guard but Oliviera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Gaines to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Gaines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaines preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaines is sitting in close to Oliviera's body. Oliviera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaines is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaines is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oliviera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Westlake up against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera gets control of Westlake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliviera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Westlake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Westlake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlake has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Westlake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Westlake is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Westlake! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Westlake taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
After winning the bout, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Westlake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliviera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westlake.#CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Westlake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliviera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliviera leaves Westlake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. 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.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Oliviera successfully pulls guard.
Westlake trying to control but Oliviera is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Oliviera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Westlake rolls with it to try and escape but Oliviera cranks on the arm and Westlake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Oliviera gets control of Lemon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliviera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Lemon pushes his legs off easily.
Oliviera has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Oliviera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lemon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oliviera.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Lemon stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera decides to pull guard.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemon defends it easily.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily. #SU2#
Lemon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #T4##CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon trying to stall but Oliviera improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Oliviera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Lemon pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. 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.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD#
Oliviera pulls guard. #SUB#
Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Lemon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it. #T3#
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemon defends well.#SUB#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Lemon stands up from Oliviera's guard - Lemon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Lemon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL2#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him.
Lucky Lemon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily. #SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily. #SUB#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Lemon stands and steps away. Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon just leaning against Oliviera, taking a breather.
Lemon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon trying to stall but Oliviera improves his position.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.#T1#
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliviera's guard.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Lemon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Lemon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemon is trying to stall.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lemon instigates a clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon tries to stall but Oliviera uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon looking to stall.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon moves out of range. #CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucky Lemon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon is stalling here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns Lemon into the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon stalling.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera throws a lazy right hand but Lemon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lemon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon is the new lightweight champion!
Lucky Lemon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliviera checks a leg kick.
Nichols throws a series of punches but Oliviera avoids them all with ease.
Oliviera ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a few strikes there.
Oliviera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nichols.
Nichols fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nichols tries to bum rush Oliviera with a series of wild strikes but Oliviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliviera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nichols lands a jab to Oliviera's midsection.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nichols digs a good hook to Oliviera's body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Oliviera. #TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nichols postures up. #SUB#
Oliviera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nichols frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliviera has switched to an armbar! Nichols is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Oliviera wants to clinch but Rehn slips to the side
and Rehn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliviera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rehn lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rehn. That's going to slow Oliviera down.
Oliviera darts in trying to clinch
and Rehn counters with a low kick, right behind Oliviera 's knee.
Oliviera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rehn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rehn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliviera's guard.#SUB#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oliviera is tightening it up a little... Rehn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rehn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rehn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oliviera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santino Oliviera!
A victorious Santino Oliviera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera controls the position and pulls Lemon into his guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Oliviera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lemon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #CL2#
Oliviera rushes Lemon and presses him up against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon is stalling here.
Lemon is looking to control Oliviera's arms but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemon has his back to the cage. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemon is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lemon swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliviera.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera wants to clinch but Lemon slips to the side#TD#
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his arm.
Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Lemon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera wants to control but Lemon postures up.
Lemon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling from the bottom.
Oliviera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemon wants to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #T4#
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon wants to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it. #T2#
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon moves out of range. #CL2#
Oliviera has Lemon up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches up with Lemon and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Roth tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roth misses the target. #CL#
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Oliviera drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.#SUB#
Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet. #SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Oliviera has his feet on Roth's thighs here. He's pushed Roth off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Roth screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eddie Roth stepped up to the mic, saying 'The road to victory is paved with challenges, and this loss is just a stepping stone on that path. My greatest triumphs are still ahead."'.

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Wagner lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliviera's head.#CL#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Oliviera. Oliviera maintains the clinch.
Wagner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Oliviera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Wagner wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Oliviera's closed guard. He's half up but Oliviera has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Oliviera pivots and extends the arm, Wagner falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Oliviera! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Faroshev keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliviera wants to clinch but Faroshev slips to the side
and Faroshev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faroshev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faroshev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faroshev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Oliviera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faroshev, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera successfully pulls guard.
Faroshev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Oliviera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Faroshev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oliviera has tightened it up now! Faroshev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera slips under a jab.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away. #CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Oliviera drags the fight down to the ground.
Nunes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well.
Nunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Oliviera working for submissions but it's allowed Nunes to get to half guard. #SUB#
Nunes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliviera is just riding it out for now. Nunes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is defending against the submission attempts here by Nunes. #T1##SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Nunes trying to control from half guard but Oliviera is working away.
Nunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nunes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nunes prevents Oliviera from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes is thwarting Oliviera's attempts to control the position.
Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
Oliviera looks winded!#SUB#
Nunes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliviera defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Nunes is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Oliviera is defending against the submission attempts here by Nunes.
Oliviera gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nunes rolls with it to try and escape but Oliviera cranks on the arm and Nunes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
During a confident post fight interview, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faolin smiles and moves away.
Faolin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliviera's head backwards.
Faolin looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws a combination. Oliviera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Oliviera pulls guard. #T1#
Faolin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a triangle here. Faolin is fighting it but it looks tight! Oliviera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Faolin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santino Oliviera!
A relieved looking Santino Oliviera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sean Faolin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'.

Event: CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera moves to clinch but Kieliszkowski breaks away #TD2#
and Kieliszkowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliviera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliviera keeping full guard, as Kieliszkowski tries to pass.
Kieliszkowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kieliszkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle here but Kieliszkowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliviera is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliviera is defending well.
Oliviera tries to buck Kieliszkowski off but Kieliszkowski is having none of it.
Kieliszkowski advances to full mount.
Oliviera is looking to get to half guard.
Kieliszkowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Kieliszkowski's attempts to control the action.
Oliviera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Kieliszkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kieliszkowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliviera wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kieliszkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Kieliszkowski passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliviera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kieliszkowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4##SUB2#
Kieliszkowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliviera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliviera is bucking up trying to escape but Kieliszkowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#Santino Oliviera's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski has hold of Oliviera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oliviera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kieliszkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kieliszkowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kieliszkowski prevents Oliviera from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Oliviera's cut.
That's time! Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Oliviera forces Kieliszkowski back against the cage and clinches.
Kieliszkowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kieliszkowski can't break the clinch.
Kieliszkowski jumps guard but Oliviera stands there with Kieliszkowski around his waist. Kieliszkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Oliviera jumps guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kieliszkowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kieliszkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kieliszkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kieliszkowski wants to pass the guard but Oliviera is keeping the position.
Kieliszkowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SU2#
Kieliszkowski stands and steps away. Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kieliszkowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliviera.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kieliszkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kieliszkowski to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Kieliszkowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Kieliszkowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Kieliszkowski is trying to pull guard but Oliviera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kieliszkowski walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kieliszkowski has a takedown stuffed.#T2##TD2#
Kieliszkowski scores with a takedown into Oliviera's guard.
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Oliviera wants to sweep but no luck.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kieliszkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Kieliszkowski working some strikes from top position.
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski looking to pass the guard.
Kieliszkowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliviera is trying to control the position but Kieliszkowski postures up.
Kieliszkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kieliszkowski connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kieliszkowski wants to control from the top but Oliviera keeps moving.
Kieliszkowski lands a couple of digs.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kieliszkowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.#SUB#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kieliszkowski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kieliszkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kieliszkowski wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santino Oliviera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kieliszkowski fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kieliszkowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kieliszkowski defends it easily.
Oliviera has momentary wrist control but Kieliszkowski slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kieliszkowski defends well.
Kieliszkowski chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Kieliszkowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kieliszkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kieliszkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Kieliszkowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kieliszkowski is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kieliszkowski works over Oliviera with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Oliviera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kieliszkowski wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliviera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kieliszkowski stacks Oliviera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kieliszkowski!#T3#
Kieliszkowski is working Oliviera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
Oliviera is trying to work for a sweep but Kieliszkowski has mounted him!
Oliviera is in a horrible position here. Kieliszkowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Kieliszkowski maintains control.
Kieliszkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#Oliviera is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Santino Oliviera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Kieliszkowski!

Event: CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Santino Oliviera has been cut.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Nichols tests Oliviera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch. #CL#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Nichols throws the left hand but Oliviera avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nichols.
Nichols thuds a left hand into Oliviera's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nichols digs a good body shot into Oliviera's ribs.
Nichols lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Oliviera pushes Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Nichols holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera has Nichols pressed against the cage, preventing Nichols from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nichols walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Oliviera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nichols.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nichols darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols throws out a counter right but Oliviera avoids it with no problem.
Nichols lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Oliviera is rocked!#CUT2#Santino Oliviera's cut is getting worse.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Oliviera ducks down to avoid it.
As Nichols tries to get set, Oliviera tries to push him back and clinch up but Nichols manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols throws a hook to the side of Oliviera's head but Oliviera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nichols ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nichols dances in with a quick combination. Oliviera is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nichols snaps Oliviera's head back. Oliviera stumbles backwards against the cage. Nichols steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Oliviera's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Oliviera just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Doomwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santino Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doomwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doomwood lands a nice hook to Oliviera's body. Oliviera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Doomwood has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but Doomwood stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Doomwood has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doomwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Doomwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doomwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Doomwood circles away.
Doomwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Doomwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doomwood walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Doomwood is avoiding it. #CL#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Doomwood is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Doomwood is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Doomwood! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Doomwood taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
A very excited looking Santino Oliviera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tarquin Doomwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Big No!'.

Event: CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cabral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliviera is trying to defend but Cabral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cabral wants to take a breather but Oliviera is having none of it.
Cabral tries to pass to full mount but Oliviera defends it.
Oliviera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliviera.
Cabral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliviera is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliviera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cabral frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliviera has switched to an armbar! Cabral is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
A very excited looking Santino Oliviera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussin smiles and moves away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Hussin moves away #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
What's Oliviera going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hussin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hussin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliviera on the ground.
Hussin trying to control the position but Oliviera is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin postures up.
Hussin trying to control the position but Oliviera is working away. #T1#
Hussin is chipping away with strikes.
Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Hussin keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliviera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin postures up.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Hussin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Hussin looks up at the clock and then as Oliviera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliviera keeps working.
Hussin working the body and head with strikes.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliviera trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussin is thwarting Oliviera's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to roll over but Hussin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussin trying to control the action but Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Oliviera won't allow Hussin to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Hussin keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliviera manages to circle out of the way.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussin misses the target.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Hussin keeps it at a distance.
Santino Oliviera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Hussin pushes him off.#CL#
Hussin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but Hussin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Hussin circles away. #CL2#
Oliviera has Hussin up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussin walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.#CL2#
Oliviera rushes Hussin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussin. #TD2#
Oliviera pulls guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Hussin defends easily.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.#T1##SUB2#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.
Hussin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet. #SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussin working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Oliviera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliviera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hussin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oliviera.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera is trying to control Hussin's posture but Hussin avoids it.
Oliviera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Oliviera is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Oliviera is trying to control but can't.
Oliviera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussin jumps into side control!
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hussin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliviera trying to control but Hussin postures up.
Oliviera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussin is looking to take a break and control but Oliviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliviera keeps working.
Oliviera tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera is looking to control Hussin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliviera avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Oliviera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Hussin circles away.
Hussin throwing a counter right hand but Oliviera manages to avoid it.
Oliviera tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Hussin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliviera is trying to keep Hussin in close.
Hussin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Hussin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hussin is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hussin! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hussin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
After winning the bout, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Turnpike swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turnpike is breathing heavily.
Oliviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnpike.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Santino Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnpike thuds a left hand into Oliviera's body.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Turnpike tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliviera manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Turnpike tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliviera drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliviera is pulling down on Turnpike's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Oliviera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turnpike rolls with it to try and escape but Oliviera cranks on the arm and Turnpike is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
During a confident post fight interview, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera wants to clinch.#TD#
Reynolds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oliviera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Oliviera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reynolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reynolds's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Oliviera. #T1##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.
Oliviera has the hooks in. Reynolds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oliviera controlling from the back.#T3#
Oliviera is not going to allow Reynolds to sit and survive in this position.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Oliviera controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliviera is hanging on to Reynolds's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.

Santino Oliviera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliviera gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Reynolds is posturing up here but Oliviera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reynolds tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reynolds has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliviera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it. #TD#
Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Oliviera's guard.#SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter. #SUB#
Oliviera is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Oliviera is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter trying to control the action but Oliviera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Oliviera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
Oliviera wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliviera trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunter wants to advance to full mount but Oliviera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Oliviera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliviera manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Oliviera's guard.
Oliviera controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliviera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hunter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliviera has one of Hunter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliviera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunter's guard! Nice work there by Oliviera!
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Oliviera is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Oliviera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Oliviera gets a clinch. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps into guard, dragging Hunter to the mat. #SUB2#
Oliviera has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Oliviera can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliviera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliviera.
Hunter stands and throws Oliviera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliviera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hunter tries for a kimura but Oliviera is defending well. #T1#
Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliviera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliviera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliviera!
Hunter looking to control but Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliviera wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.#SUB#
Hunter working for a guillotine from mount but Oliviera is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliviera is looking to escape.
Oliviera tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hunter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oliviera turns into him and now he's in Hunter's guard.
Gordon Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliviera trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliviera uses it to pass to side control.
Hunter looks to move to half guard but instead Oliviera has passed into mount! Damn!
Hunter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gordon Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Oliviera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hunter pulls Oliviera into guard.
Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter 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.
Oliviera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Oliviera defends easily.
Oliviera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliviera is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santino Oliviera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliviera wants to control but Hunter postures up.#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliviera is not content to let Hunter control the position. #SUB#
Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunter working away.#T3#
Oliviera tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliviera!
Hunter trying to control but Oliviera is having none of it.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Oliviera to control.#SUB#
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliviera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oliviera can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Hunter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliviera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliviera!
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliviera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter has Oliviera pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera staying out of range there.
Torso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Torso circles away.
Torso's corner calls for a 1-2. Torso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torso is looking to chop away at Oliviera's legs.
Oliviera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torso.
Torso throws a big shot that misses.
Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Torso.#CUT#It looks like Santino Oliviera has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Torso misses the target.
Torso missing with a left hand there. Oliviera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliviera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliviera is able to avoid easily.
Oliviera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliviera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliviera moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torso.
Oliviera tries to counter with a clinch but Torso shakes him off and moves away.
Oliviera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torso. Torso obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Torso gets tackled into the cage by Oliviera. Oliviera maintains the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torso walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Torso is avoiding it.
Oliviera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Oliviera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torso lands the left hand.#ROC#Oliviera is rocked!
Mr Torso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliviera is still on wobbly legs! Can Torso finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Santino Oliviera's cut even more.
Torso weaves into range and cracks Oliviera right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Oliviera goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Torso is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Torso!
A pretty intense looking Mr Torso took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera tries to clinch
and Antukis counters with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Antukis.#CUT#It looks like Santino Oliviera has been cut.#CL2#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Antukis up against the cage.#TD2#
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Antukis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oliviera has tightened it up now! Antukis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Willams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliviera quickly recovers to half guard.
Willams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Willams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willams is keen to just control but Oliviera is a slippery customer.
Willams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willams pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliviera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Oliviera is looking to cinch up a triangle. Willams throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliviera's body to avoid the submission. Oliviera has instead reached around Willams's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliviera arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santino Oliviera!

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