Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kangas.
Johns misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Johns tries to clinch up
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas dips to his left and cracks Johns with an uppercut!
Johns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.#CL2#
Kangas drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Kangas lands a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of Johns backwards. #T1#
Kangas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kangas.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Johns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Johns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas digs a good hook to Johns's body.
Kangas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Kangas. Beautiful body shot.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Johns misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johns at a distance.
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas scores with a jab. Johns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas slips a straight right by Johns.
Johns throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Johns misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johns throws a leg kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands with a cross.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kangas lands a body shot.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas lands a jab.#CL2#
Kangas has Johns up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Johns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johns backwards. #BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kangas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas jabs Johns right on the nose. Johns blinks but takes it well.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily. #T4#
Johns misses with a straight left.
Johns throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johns's knee momentarily.
Johns throws a combination that misses
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Johns's head back.
Johns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kangas can pounce on him.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kangas cracks Johns with a good jab.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
Kangas thows a body kick. Johns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Johns's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johns misses with a body shot
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Johns's ribs.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Kangas's corner calls for a 1-2. Kangas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kangas connects with a crisp jab.
Kangas lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing. #ROC2#Johns is rocked!
Kangas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johns takes a step back to recover.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johns. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kangas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johns looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Johns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Johns to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Johns looks to clinch but Kangas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Johns taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
McFistface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Katsuhito avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsuhito throws a lazy right hand but McFistface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves out of range.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsuhito throws a body kick that misses.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McFistface misses.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsuhito circles away.
McFistface just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKatsuhito.
McFistface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsuhito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsuhito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Katsuhito tries to keep at a distance but McFistface has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Katsuhito gets control of McFistface's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katsuhito will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
Katsuhito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface is fighting to break Katsuhito's control of his arms but Katsuhito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsuhito is retaining full guard.
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFistface advances to half guard.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McFistface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.#REVR#
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB##T3#
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass.
Katsuhito wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.
McFistface content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
McFistface prevents Katsuhito from improving his position.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
McFistface drops back, looking for a kneebar! Katsuhito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Katsuhito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Katsuhito! #REVR#
McFistface stops Katsuhito from passing to mount. #T5##SUB#
Katsuhito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFistface knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katsuhito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Katsuhito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T6#
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.
Katsuhito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard.
Katsuhito controlling the position from side mount.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface looking for a sweep but Katsuhito has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T7##SUB#
Katsuhito goes for an armbar but McFistface turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McFistface.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McFistface stands up over Katsuhito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katsuhito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it. #T8#
McFistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Katsuhito blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katsuhito can't keep his opponent in guard - McFistface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Katsuhito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.#T9##SUB2#
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katsuhito is just riding it out for now. McFistface eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Katsuhito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katsuhito missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsuhito walks into a stiff left hand from McFistface.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface throws a body punch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Katsuhito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito thinks about countering with a head kick.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
McFistface tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Katsuhito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsuhito throws a jab when McFistface was well out of range.
Katsuhito swinging wildly here.
Katsuhito throws a body punch but McFistface moves out of range.
Koji Katsuhito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Katsuhito drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage. #TD2#
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface is trying to keep Katsuhito in close.
Katsuhito tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard. #T2#
McFistface wants to stand but Katsuhito is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dougie McFistface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsuhito works the jab nicely.
Katsuhito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katsuhito scores with a head kick.
Katsuhito thuds a left hand into McFistface's body.
Katsuhito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
enabling Katsuhito to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface avoids the body shot from Katsuhito. #T3#
Katsuhito misses with a straight right.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katsuhito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFistface blocks a jab.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Katsuhito is avoiding it. #CL#
Katsuhito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Katsuhito decides to pull guard.
Katsuhito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Katsuhito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFistface defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFistface lands a couple of digs.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it. #SUB#
Katsuhito working for a triangle but McFistface defends it easily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.#T5#
McFistface slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFistface looks up at the clock and then as Katsuhito takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McFistface smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFistface working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito can't do much from the bottom here.
McFistface scoring with punches and elbows.
McFistface scoring with punches from side control.
McFistface creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McFistface lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katsuhito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB2#
McFistface is trying to get an arm triangle but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface throwing strikes but Katsuhito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Katsuhito misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
McFistface is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Sloppy strikes there by Katsuhito.#SUB#
Katsuhito goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McFistface rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Katsuhito's guard! Nice work there by McFistface!
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T8##SUB2#
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.#REVR#
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.
Katsuhito trying to move into half guard but instead McFistface has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Katsuhito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsuhito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsuhito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
Katsuhito looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Katsuhito scores with a nice right hand.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsuhito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katsuhito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McFistface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Katsuhito has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
Katsuhito tries to stall but McFistface uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Katsuhito won't allow it. #TD#
Katsuhito has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McFistface uses from the top position.
McFistface wants to pass the guard but Katsuhito is keeping the position.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface throws an elbow that misses. Katsuhito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McFistface's guard. Nice move by Katsuhito!#REVR##T1#
Katsuhito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McFistface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions.
Katsuhito blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy. #T3#
McFistface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsuhito defending well though.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface is thwarting Katsuhito's attempts to control the position.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katsuhito is controlling McFistface's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFistface finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsuhito's head. #CL2#
McFistface darts in and clinches Katsuhito up against the cage.#TD2#
McFistface has hold of one of Katsuhito's legs. Katsuhito is fighting the takedown attempt but McFistface gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Katsuhito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Katsuhito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB#
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss. #T5##SUB2#
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katsuhito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Katsuhito in his guard.#REVR#
Koji Katsuhito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katsuhito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McFistface postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katsuhito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFistface, into his guard. #REVR#
McFistface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Katsuhito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsuhito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom. #T7#
McFistface pulls Katsuhito in close to his closed guard and prevents Katsuhito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katsuhito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McFistface has Katsuhito pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuhito throwing strikes from guard but McFistface blocks nicely.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB#
McFistface is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuhito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuhito looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T9#
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsuhito blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Katsuhito circles away.
Katsuhito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface tries to clinch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougie McFistface.
I've got McFistface winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougie McFistface!
An out of breath Dougie McFistface thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
No luck for Demir with that takedown attempt.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demir dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Demir throws a shot to the body.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Demir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Demir manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demir to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cole is striking but Demir is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Demir's back. He's all about the action.
Demir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Demir seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Demir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Demir escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Demir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole wants to stall.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Demir, against the cage.
Demir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yigit Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails with the takedown.#T3##TD#
Demir shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
Cole is trying to control the position but Demir postures up.
Cole wants to stand but Demir is controlling the position.
Cole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Demir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cole, up you get! #TD2#
Cole drives through with a takedown into Demir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Demir kicks Cole off and gets to his feet.
Cole looks winded!#TD#
Demir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Demir stands up out of the half guard.
Demir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demir off to one side.
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demir defends it nicely.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole tries to clinch there but Demir circles away.
It looked like Demir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yigit Demir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cole lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Demir on that attempt.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demir avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demir pinned against the cage. Demir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yigit Demir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaizer Cole.
Cole is breathing heavily.#T1#
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
Demir shoots in but no luck this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demir!
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demir's waist but Demir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Demir fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a head kick. That will keep Demir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Demir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.#CL#
Demir drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demir is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Demir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Demir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demir wants to pass to mount but Cole is defending the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole wants to control but Demir is keeping busy. #T3#
Demir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though. #SUB#
Demir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demir is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Demir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yigit Demir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demir as he jumps to the side.
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 Yigit Demir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Demir blocks the body kick.
Demir jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Demir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.#CL#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Demir. Demir maintains the clinch.
Demir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Demir is blocking nicely.
Cole tries to pull guard but Demir holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demir walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yigit Demir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaizer Cole.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demir has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Demir rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demir is defending well.#BC#
Demir breaks the clinch.
Demir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Demir shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Demir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demir leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Cole is looking to clinch. #CL#
Demir moves into the clinch.
Demir lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Demir avoiding damage as Cole throws knees to the body. #BC#
Demir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole with a poor takedown #CL#
and Demir counters by clinching up. #BC#
Demir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demir goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Cole tries to stall but Demir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Demir avoids the damage to the body.
Demir missing with knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Demir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demir circles away.
Demir looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole takes one on the button.
Demir scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Demir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cole on his heels. He'll look to pass Cole's guard now, I'm sure.
Demir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Demir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Demir with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Demir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Demir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Demir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaizer Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yigit Demir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cole is looking to cinch up a triangle. Demir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cole's body to avoid the submission. Cole has instead reached around Demir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cole arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaizer Cole!

Event: MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Travis misses with a few strikes there.
Mferi avoids a kick to the body.
Mferi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Mferi has been cut.
Travis's coach down at Freakshow Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Travis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mferi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Travis slips a jab from Mferi.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Mferi throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Travis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mferi.
Mferi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Travis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Mferi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Travis's head backwards.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi misses with a wild combination.
Mferi avoids the head kick by Travis.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mferi misses.
Some wild striking there from Travis. #T2#
Mferi takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Travis feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
As Travis tries to get set, Mferi tries to push him back and clinch up but Travis manages to avoid the attempt.
Travis throws a nice looking combination but Mferi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mferi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travis.
Mferi throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Mferi lands with an uppercut that bounces Travis off the cage and back into range.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mferi checks a low kick from Travis.
Mferi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Travis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mferi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mferi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Travis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Mferi lands with a good body shot.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mferi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Travis.
Mferi scores with a nice right hand.
Mferi scores with a sloppy right hand. Travis should have avoided that one. #ROC#Travis is rocked!
Mferi lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Travis head around and knocks him out cold! Mferi hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
Mike Mferi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Just some fights 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Damato.
Damato throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kangas - that will leave a mark!
Kangas lands with a straight right. Damato didn't see that one coming.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Damato slips the punch.
Damato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damato.
Damato jabs at Kangas's body.
Damato's corner calls for a 1-2. Damato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kangas defending well as Damato loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas walks into a jab.
Damato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Damato throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Damato.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kangas with a hook.
Damato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kangas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damato throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damato moves away.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
We've been hearing reports that Damato has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damato.
Damato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas slips a jab from Damato.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kangas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damato throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Damato moves away and avoids it.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Damato has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Kangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kangas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas swings for the body but Damato moves out of range.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
A jab lands there for Damato.
A slow jab from Damato misses its intended target.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Damato.
Kangas scores with a jab. Damato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damato looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Damato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Damato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damato throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Damato.
Damato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Kangas.
A nice combination there by Damato. #T4#
Damato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Damato's head.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Damato tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Damato coming out on top.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damato.
Damato throws a combination that misses
and Kangas counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Damato misses.
Damato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kangas.
Damato throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Damato tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Kangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damato doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas 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#
Damato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damato misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Damato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kangas checks a low kick from Damato.
Damato tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damato was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Damato.
Damato swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Damato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
and Damato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damato tries to clinch up but Kangas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kangas works Damato's body with a nice hook.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damato or perhaps it was just good defense by Kangas, which made it look bad.
Kangas throws a leg kick which misses Damato's front leg but catches the back leg as Damato tries to avoid it.
Kangas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damato misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kangas defending well as Damato loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas punishes Damato's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Damato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Damato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Damato throws out a powerful jab.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas tests Damato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damato somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kangas connects with a looping right hand.
Damato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damato thinking.
Damato misses with the combination.
Damato shoots for a takedown but Kangas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Damato takes one on the button.
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Damato's defenses. #TD#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangas to the mat! Kangas manages to get full guard.
Kangas pulls Damato in to control the position.
Damato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kangas's guard.
Damato is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Damato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Damato eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas wants to improve his position but Damato is controlling well.
Damato thows a huge punch but Kangas dodges it nicely.
Damato is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Kangas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Damato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kangas sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Damato misses with a takedown
and Kangas counters with a solid body kick.
Kangas lands with a straight right. Damato didn't see that one coming.
Damato scores with a punch to the head.
Damato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Nice sprawl there from Kangas as Damato shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. 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.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damato. Damato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangas circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Damato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damato thinking.
Damato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Damato shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Damato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Kangas lands a jab to the nose.
Damato fails to land the takedown.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kangas works Damato's body with a nice hook.
Damato takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas keeps Damato at a distance using the push kick.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Kangas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Kangas tenderised Damato's leg. Damato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kangas tests Damato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kangas.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Damato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Damato showed some decent athleticism there.
Damato wants to take a breather but Kangas is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Damato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damato.
Kangas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kangas wants to control but Damato is keeping busy.
Kangas has his hands clasped together around Damato's back. He's all about the action.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Damato trying to control the action but Kangas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Damato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kangas defends it well.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kangas defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Freud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freud lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rakotoarisoa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freud connects with a decent elbow.
Freud creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rakotoarisoa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Freud misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rakotoarisoa bucks up and tries to throw Freud off but instead Freud has got his back!
Freud misses with punches from the back.
Freud is throwing strikes but Rakotoarisoa counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Rakotoarisoa regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakotoarisoa's head.
Rakotoarisoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freud working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rakotoarisoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rakotoarisoa controls Freud momentarily but Freud frees himself.
Rakotoarisoa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rakotoarisoa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Freud from controlling successfully.
Freud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freud scoring with some ground and pound.
Freud landing with the ground and pound.
Freud with a nice head shot there.
Freud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Freud trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakotoarisoa wants to get back to his feet but Freud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freud is working Rakotoarisoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakotoarisoa's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freud throws a big right hand that misses.
Freud trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Freud throwing strikes from guard but Rakotoarisoa blocks nicely.
Rakotoarisoa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Freud distracts Rakotoarisoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rakotoarisoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freud landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakotoarisoa working a defensive guard but Freud passes into half guard.
Freud throws a strike but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rakotoarisoa is looking to stand up but Freud isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakotoarisoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand but Freud is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freud is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Freud is working Rakotoarisoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakotoarisoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Freud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Rakotoarisoa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freud lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Rakotoarisoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freud swings widly with a right hand
and Rakotoarisoa counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sig Freud 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#
Freud lands with a right hand.
Freud avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Rakotoarisoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freud.
Freud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakotoarisoa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Rakotoarisoa. No joy for Freud on that attempt.
Freud scores with a jab to the head.
Freud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freud moves forwards but Rakotoarisoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freud sizes up Rakotoarisoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rakotoarisoa punishes Freud's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rakotoarisoa moves out of range as Freud strikes.#TD2#
Freud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rakotoarisoa sneaks out the side door and pushes Freud away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
A punch combination from Freud misses.
Freud throws a poor cross that misses
and Freud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakotoarisoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freud sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Freud drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rakotoarisoa kicks Freud off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freud throws a lazy right hand but Rakotoarisoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakotoarisoa lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Rakotoarisoa - just one landing.
Freud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Freud lands an overhand right.
Rakotoarisoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freud.
Freud throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Rakotoarisoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freud misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Freud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freud postures up. #T2#
Rakotoarisoa is looking to stand up but Freud isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakotoarisoa has momentary wrist control but Freud slips an elbow through the middle.
Freud trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Freud landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand and escape but Freud is having none of it.
Freud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Rakotoarisoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Freud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freud pulls Rakotoarisoa in close to his closed guard and prevents Rakotoarisoa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Freud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakotoarisoa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Freud working for submissions but it's allowed Rakotoarisoa to get to half guard. #T4#
Freud has hold of Rakotoarisoa's hands but Rakotoarisoa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rakotoarisoa throwing shots but Freud is blocking nicely.
Freud is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakotoarisoa is thwarting Freud's attempts to control the position.
Freud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Freud tries to roll over but Rakotoarisoa keeps him under control.
Freud wants to get back to full guard but Rakotoarisoa has passed into side control.
Freud is trying to control Rakotoarisoa's posture but Rakotoarisoa avoids it.
Freud is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rakotoarisoa is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiandy Rakotoarisoa 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freud throws out a loose jab but Rakotoarisoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rakotoarisoa misses.
Rakotoarisoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freud misses with a takedown attempt
and Rakotoarisoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freud moves out of range of the strikes.
Freud shoots in and drives through. Rakotoarisoa sprawls well.
Rakotoarisoa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Freud staying out of range there.
Freud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Freud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Freud. Freud gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakotoarisoa ducks under a wild hook from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa lands a nice hook to Freud's body. Freud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Freud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Rakotoarisoa. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a series of strikes that have Freud backpedaling.
Rakotoarisoa with a jab.
Rakotoarisoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Freud is rocked!
Freud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa circles away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Freud throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakotoarisoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freud is in Rakotoarisoa's guard.
Freud postures up in Rakotoarisoa's guard and throws a big left but Rakotoarisoa blocks it.
Rakotoarisoa controlling Freud's posture.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to control the position but Freud postures up.
Freud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakotoarisoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Rakotoarisoa pulls Freud in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freud looking to sit in guard and control but Rakotoarisoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Freud looking for a sweep. Not yet Freud, not yet. #SUB2#
Rakotoarisoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakotoarisoa has managed to get both his arms back between Freud's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Freud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakotoarisoa defends it easily.
Rakotoarisoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rakotoarisoa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Freud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakotoarisoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakotoarisoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rakotoarisoa working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Freud looking for subs off his back but Rakotoarisoa has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakotoarisoa controlling the action here.
Freud is looking for a sweep. Rakotoarisoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakotoarisoa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freud defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakotoarisoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freud trying to get back to full guard but Rakotoarisoa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Freud is looking to improve his position but Rakotoarisoa isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rakotoarisoa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Mebab misses with a series of wild punches.
Mebab takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mebab moves to clinch but Kangas breaks away
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas lunges at Mebab with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mebab's hand.
Kangas 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.
Mebab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Kangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas throws the left hand but Mebab avoids the punch easily.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Mebab tries to clinch up
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mebab misses with a takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a good low kick that Mebab was not able to check.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Mebab moved out of range.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Mebab.
Kangas with a hook.#T1#
Kangas leaves Mebab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
Mebab looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Mebab tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Mebab misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mebab wants to clinch.
Kangas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mebab tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kangas swings widly with a right hand
and Mebab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Mebab forces Kangas back against the cage and clinches.
Kangas is pressed up against the cage. Mebab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kangas down to the mat. Kangas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Mebab.
Mebab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mebab's head.
Mebab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mebab.
Khabib Mebab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mebab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mebab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kangas after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Kangas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kangas.
Kangas misses with a two punch combination.
Mebab misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mebab tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas lands a jab to Mebab's midsection.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mebab will feel that in the morning.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Kangas punishes Mebab's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas scores with a jab. Mebab acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mebab takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kangas gets a clinch.
Mebab tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kangas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mebab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mebab tries to pull guard but Kangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Mebab drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Kangas on the inside.
A short left from Kangas.
Kangas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mebab! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kangas is unloading with more strikes now! Mebab drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
Cider looking to control.
Cider pulls Gunnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.#T2#
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson stops Cider from standing up. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Cider's guard.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Cider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cider is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson passes to side control.
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunnarsson lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Cider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunnarsson.
Our sources have told us that Cider has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.#T1#
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cider won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cider is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson passes to full mount!
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cider hang on?#T4##SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
The referee warns Cider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cider looks a forlorn figure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durnin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yarmalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durnin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Yarmalenko off! Yarmalenko jumps back into Durnin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarmalenko's guard. Nice move by Durnin!#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Durnin stands and steps away. Yarmalenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durnin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin throws a body punch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Yarmalenko moves out of range as Durnin strikes.
Yarmalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin throws a jab when Yarmalenko was well out of range.
Durnin tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Durnin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Yarmalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Durnin manages to duck under it in time.
Durnin throws a combination that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Durnin misses.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnin looks to land a body kick but Yarmalenko moved away.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarmalenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Yarmalenko pushes Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Durnin as Yarmalenko shoots in.
Yarmalenko shoots in and drives through. Durnin sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durnin's guard.
Durnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some strikes from top position.
Durnin wants to stand but Yarmalenko is controlling the position.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durnin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Durnin won't allow Yarmalenko to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Yarmalenko moves away and avoids it.
Durnin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnin as he avoids it easily.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yarmalenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durnin uses from the top position.
Yarmalenko is looking to stand up but Durnin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Durnin stands up from Yarmalenko's guard - Durnin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarmalenko! But no joy.
Naoise Durnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Durnin manages to get underhooks.
Yarmalenko is trying to drag Durnin to the mat but Durnin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoise Durnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durnin looking to throw knees to the head but Yarmalenko is blocking nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durnin.
Yarmalenko just leaning against Durnin, taking a breather.
Yarmalenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Durnin avoids the damage to the body.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yarmalenko can't get the takedown. #T2#
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Yarmalenko controls the action.
Yarmalenko managing to block the knees to the body from Durnin.
Yarmalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Durnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Durnin.
Yarmalenko is breathing heavily.
Durnin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko avoiding damage as Durnin throws knees to the body.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durnin walks away with a smile on his face. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarmalenko looks for a takedown but Durnin sprawls well.#T3#
Durnin swings widly with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Durnin.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Durnin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durnin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naoise Durnin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Durnin lands an elbow inside.
Durnin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands an elbow inside that Yarmalenko shrugs off.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin tries a knee to the head but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarmalenko ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin throws a body kick that misses.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.
Durnin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Durnin against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durnin blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Durnin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Durnin tries to land a front kick but Yarmalenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarmalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Durnin throws a good cross that connects.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
A nice leg kick from Durnin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durnin looks to land a combination but Yarmalenko avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Yarmalenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yarmalenko tries to stand and escape but Durnin is controlling the position.
Durnin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Yarmalenko throwing shots but Durnin is blocking nicely.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko wants to stand up but Durnin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durnin defends it well.
Durnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T3#
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Yarmalenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Durnin tries to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin cracks Yarmalenko with a nice body shot.
Durnin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown.
A short right from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarmalenko throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Yarmalenko looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Yarmalenko drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarmalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Durnin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Durnin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Craven throws a jab when Broadaxe was well out of range.
Craven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broadaxe on the side of the head.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Broadaxe's head.
Broadaxe fails with the takedown
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadaxe is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Broadaxe is rocked!
Broadaxe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Craven gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024

Keir Toal really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dwalin Broadaxe was cancelled.

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

#R1#
Fang looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
A big left from Fang misses.
Yarmalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yarmalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarmalenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fang throws out a loose jab but Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fang misses the body punch
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang throws out a leg kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range and Fang only half commits.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko needs to keep his hands up - Fang had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yarmalenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko postures up.#T1#
Yarmalenko prevents Fang from escaping the position.
Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yarmalenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fang gets back to half guard.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Fang is defending well.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping busy.
Fang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Fang blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yarmalenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Fang, not yet.
Fang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yarmalenko dives into side control.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yarmalenko with the ground and pound but Fang regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Fang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is looking to improve his position.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Fang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yarmalenko 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.
Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that Fang semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarmalenko.
And Yarmalenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Fang blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fang.
Yarmalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donk. Fang catches Yarmalenko right on the button with a cross.
Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fang is looking to chop away at Yarmalenko's legs. #CL2#
Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Fang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Fang.
Yarmalenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fang is keeping busy.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Fang misses with a looping left.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarmalenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fang thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fang misses its intended target.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch there but Fang circles away.
Xue Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fang jabs Yarmalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Yarmalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Fang drops Yarmalenko with a naaaaasty hook - Yarmalenko is in real trouble here! Fang dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xue Fang!
Xue Fang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacolod sprawls well. Bacolod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yarmalenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Yarmalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bacolod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarmalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko is trying to trip Bacolod. He has hold of a leg but Bacolod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yarmalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Bacolod has Yarmalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yarmalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarmalenko has double underhooks. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarmalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Yarmalenko. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt. #T2#
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarmalenko defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Yarmalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yarmalenko jumps into guard, dragging Bacolod to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
Bacolod throwing strikes but missing.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yarmalenko keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass. #ES2#
Yarmalenko kicks Bacolod off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into Bacolod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bacolod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod looks to land a combination. Yarmalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarmalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacolod but Bacolod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarmalenko tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarmalenko to the ground. Yarmalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Yarmalenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bacolod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarmalenko, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko gets control of Bacolod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yarmalenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bacolod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacolod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarmalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Bacolod in side control, throwing shots but Yarmalenko defends.
Yarmalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Bacolod trying to control the action but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Bacolod crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod. #TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.#T3##ES#
Bacolod pushes Yarmalenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bacolod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yarmalenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yarmalenko to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yarmalenko smiles and moves away.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Yarmalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacolod.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yarmalenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yarmalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Yarmalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarmalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yarmalenko.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bacolod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yarmalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacolod, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Yarmalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarmalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarmalenko is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Yarmalenko circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Yarmalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarmalenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bacolod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Bacolod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yarmalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarmalenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants a takedown. #T3#
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarmalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarmalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yarmalenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bacolod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cider throws a one two combo.
Cider throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabal. That's going to slow Cider down.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Cabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
Cabal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider tries to bum rush Cabal with a series of wild strikes but Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabal can pounce on him.
Cabal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabal misses with a leg kick
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabal lands a nice hook to Cider's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider tries to move into range but Cabal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabal.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Cabal.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Cider backpedaling. #KD2#
Cabal throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cider stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cabal follows into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider wants to hold on but Cabal pushes him away.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabal looking to ground and pound but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cider wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cider avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal misses with a head shot.
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabal looking to finish with strikes here!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Cabal looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cider blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabal throws some wild stikes that Cider manages to avoid easily.
Cabal wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Cider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabal lands with a straight right. Cider didn't see that one coming.
Cabal lands a nice shot that snaps Cider's head back. #KD2#
Cabal knocks Cider to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Cabal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cabal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cabal in side control, throwing shots but Cider defends. #SU2#
Cabal decides to stand back up. Cabal steps back and let's Cider get back to his feet.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Cider
and Cabal counters with a good, hard body kick but Cider shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Cider lands with a nice combination. Cabal backs away looking to recover.
Cabal wants to slow Cider down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Cabal works Cider's body with a nice hook.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Cabal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cabal moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 357 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Broadaxe with that takedown attempt.
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Broadaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broadaxe darts in looking for a takedown but Boles gets double underhooks and turns Broadaxe into the cage.
Broadaxe can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Broadaxe drags the fight down to the ground.
Boles wants to stand but Broadaxe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Broadaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Broadaxe's guard.#T1##SUB#
Broadaxe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boles has his hands clasped together but Broadaxe extends and breaks Boles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Broadaxe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Veainu stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Zaire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaire is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #T3#
Veainu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T4#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veainu throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Zaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Veainu. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Zaire stalling.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire. #T3#
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body kick that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zaire wants to clinch.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Zaire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Veainu trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Zaire has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.#T2#
Zaire tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
As Zaire backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaire.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu slips under a jab.#T3##CL#
Zaire pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T4#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonatane Veainu.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Beckley throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Broadaxe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beckley pushes Broadaxe off but Broadaxe dives into side control.
Beckley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Broadaxe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beckley down.
Broadaxe landing strikes.
Beckley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Broadaxe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beckley tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Broadaxe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beckley pushes Broadaxe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broadaxe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Beckley regains half guard.
Beckley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Beckley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Broadaxe is on him like a limpet, forcing Beckley back against the cage.
Broadaxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Beckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beckley taking a breather.
Broadaxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Beckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Broadaxe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beckley prevents it.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwalin Broadaxe.
Beckley is trying to break the clinch but Broadaxe is controlling him.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Beckley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Broadaxe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beckley is defending well.#T2##TD#
Beckley jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Beckley is looking for a triangle but Broadaxe pushes his legs off easily.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckley looking for a guillotine here but Broadaxe defends easily.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Broadaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beckley working for submissions but it's allowed Broadaxe to get to half guard.
Broadaxe moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Broadaxe tries for a kimura but Beckley is defending well.
Broadaxe is working Beckley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Broadaxe cracks Beckley with a big right hand but Beckley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4##SUB2#
Broadaxe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Beckley looks calm but he's in trouble here. Broadaxe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Beckley is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Broadaxe lets go of the hold and Beckley can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Red Eagle gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Yarmalenko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Red Eagle back against the cage and clinches.
Red Eagle presses Yarmalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Red Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Red Eagle lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Red Eagle gets through Yarmalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle. #T1#
A short left from Red Eagle.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Yarmalenko shoots in but Red Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and presses him up against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarmalenko is looking for a takedown.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red Eagle. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Yarmalenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yarmalenko gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Red Eagle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a head punch that misses.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Red Eagle tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Red Eagle's face. #T3#
Red Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Yarmalenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Red Eagle down to the mat. Red Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Red Eagle has Yarmalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Red Eagle wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yarmalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Yarmalenko keeps it at a distance.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Red Eagle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Red Eagle tries to clinch
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Red Eagle backing up. Red Eagle nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Yarmalenko. #CL#
Red Eagle clinches up with Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Red Eagle. #T4#
Red Eagle has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle pushes Yarmalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Dawkins catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider misses with a double jab.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Dawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Cider scores with a push kick.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Cider unleashes a big counter combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins looks to land a combination. Cider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Cider steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Cider blocks a jab.
Dawkins misses with a leg kick.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the head.
Dawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Dawkins moved out of range nicely.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Dawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins is looking to counter punch.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider lands a front kick.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawkins looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider takes one on the button.#T2#
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins throws a front kick that sends Cider stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Cider shrugs off.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins taking a breather.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dawkins.
Cider takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard.
Cider preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
Cider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Dawkins off! Dawkins jumps back into Cider's guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cider keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cider takes one to the side of the head.
Dawkins lands with a cross. #CL#
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Cider blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Cider.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cider tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins is stalling here.
Dawkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Cider postures up.
Dawkins 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.#T1#
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cider manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cider wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dawkins has Cider in his guard.#REVB#
Dawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR#
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Cider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cider controlling Dawkins's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider dodges the punch combination from Dawkins.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dawkins misses its intended target.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
Cider throws a push kick but Dawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cider's face.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jason Dawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dawkins.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawkins misses the target. #TD#
Dawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dawkins stands and throws Cider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins working the strikes but Cider uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Dawkins sits in half guard.
Dawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cider won't allow Dawkins to pass to mount.
Dawkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Dawkins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Dawkins!
Our winner, Jason Dawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Broadaxe takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Broadaxe has managed to clinch. #TD#
Broadaxe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plugger regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Plugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plugger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broadaxe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Broadaxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Plugger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Broadaxe, into his guard. #REVB#
Plugger looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Broadaxe has his foot on Plugger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plugger works his way back into a safe position though.
Plugger postures up in Broadaxe's guard and throws a big left but Broadaxe blocks it.
Broadaxe looking to control. #SUB#
Broadaxe is looking for a triangle but Plugger pushes his legs off easily.
Plugger passes Broadaxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plugger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plugger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Broadaxe is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Plugger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broadaxe defending well though.
Plugger trying to control the action but Broadaxe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Broadaxe is defending against the submission attempts here by Plugger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plugger is trying to control. Broadaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plugger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broadaxe is looking to escape. #T3#
Broadaxe can't escape the position.
Plugger wants to control the pace but Broadaxe is squirming around nicely.
Broadaxe can't escape the position.
Plugger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broadaxe is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Broadaxe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Broadaxe! #SUB2#
Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadaxe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broadaxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broadaxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Plugger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Broadaxe has picked Plugger up and slammed him! Plugger can't keep hold of the triangle and Broadaxe manages to pass to side control!
Plugger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Broadaxe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe looks up at the clock and then as Plugger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Broadaxe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Broadaxe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plugger regains half guard.
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Broadaxe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwalin Broadaxe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Broadaxe checks a leg kick.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broadaxe moves away.
Plugger feints and then cracks Broadaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Broadaxe down.
Plugger throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Broadaxe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plugger's guard.
Broadaxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadaxe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Plugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadaxe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Broadaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadaxe defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Broadaxe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Plugger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Broadaxe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Plugger pulls down on the head and he's put Broadaxe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pull Plugger!

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Nice uppercut lands for Babinski. That snapped Yarmalenko's head back.
Babinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yarmalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarmalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yarmalenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babinski defends well and Yarmalenko ends up having to push Babinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Babinski working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't break the clinch. #TD#
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Babinski gets to his feet - Yarmalenko follows without any prompting. #CL#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD#
Yarmalenko has clasped his hands together around Babinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski tries to escape but Yarmalenko is in control. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babinski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Yarmalenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babinski to his feet. #CL#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.#T2#
Yarmalenko misses with the combination.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko staying out of range there.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarmalenko.
Jab from Babinski.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yarmalenko is defended easily by Babinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yarmalenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarmalenko tries to bum rush Babinski with a series of wild strikes but Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Babinski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
It looked like Yarmalenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yarmalenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yarmalenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarmalenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarmalenko shoots for a takedown but Babinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski can't break the clinch.
Babinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Yarmalenko won't allow it. #BC#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarmalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yarmalenko tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Yarmalenko tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Yarmalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Babinski. #CL#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Babinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Babinski misses the jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko forces Babinski back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko keeps control of Babinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Babinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a head kick by Babinski. #T2#
Babinski thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babinski is trying to break free.
Babinski is trying to force a seperation but Yarmalenko has the dominant position.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Babinski throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Babinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Yarmalenko rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Yarmalenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timofey Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Yarmalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Yarmalenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Babinski. No joy for Yarmalenko on that attempt.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babinski. That one must have hurt.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarmalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babinski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yarmalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarmalenko slips under a jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Babinski against the cage.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Babinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarmalenko throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
Babinski scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski throws a wild body kick that Yarmalenko sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Yarmalenko instigates a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Yarmalenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Babinski circles away easily
and Babinski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yarmalenko feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Yarmalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babinski is looking to slow Yarmalenko down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Babinski.
Babinski lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarmalenko's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
Babinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski moves forwards but Yarmalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Babinski misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babinski connects with a right hand. Yarmalenko shakes it off.#T4#
Babinski leaves Yarmalenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Yarmalenko slips a straight right by Babinski.
Some wild striking there from Yarmalenko.
Babinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Timofey Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarmalenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Babinski tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Yarmalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yarmalenko, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

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