Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Potku tries to clinch up but Vitalik circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalik has a takedown stuffed.
Vitalik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potku.
Vitalik 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.#CL#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potku misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku walks into a left hand.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik moves out of range of the body kick.
Vitalik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku looks for the body kick but Vitalik saw that one coming. #T1#
Vitalik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potku throws a wild body kick that Vitalik sees coming a mile off.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vitalik cracks Potku with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Vitalik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potku defends it well.
Vitalik scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
Vitalik takes a swing at Potku's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik punishes Potku's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potku as he avoids it easily.
Vitalik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.#T2#
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
Vitalik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Vitalik. No joy for Potku on that attempt.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku thuds a left hand into Vitalik's body.
Potku lands with a straight right. Vitalik didn't see that one coming.
Vitalik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potku.#CL#
Potku clinches with his opponent.
Vitalik tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Vitalik is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Potku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potku blocking some punches.
Vitalik lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
Potku lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Vitalik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potku avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik avoids the head kick by Potku.
Vitalik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalik takes one on the button.
Potku jabs at Vitalik's body.#TD#
Potku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vitalik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vitalik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #T4#
Potku pulls Vitalik in to control the position.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Vitalik winds up and cracks Potku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku gets back to full guard.
Potku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Vitalik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku lands with a shot to the body.
Musa Vitalik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potku thuds his right hand into Vitalik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Potku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Potku misses.
Potku works Vitalik's body with a nice hook.
Vitalik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potku scores with a body shot.
Potku takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Potku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Potku has closed the distance and engaged Vitalik in a clinch.
Vitalik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku misses with a body punch.
Potku working aggressively here.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku lands a body shot.
Vitalik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potku as Vitalik tries to tie him up.
Potku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitalik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Vitalik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurki Potku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vitalik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
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!
Potku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Potku gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Potku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom. #T3#
Potku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vitalik working a defensive guard here.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potku's guard. #REVB#
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vitalik tries to score with some ground and pound. Potku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Vitalik working away.
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Potku's legs.
Vitalik advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik working Potku over with strikes here.
Potku is desperately trying to improve his position but Vitalik has a good base and remains in mount.
Vitalik with shots to the head and body - Potku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vitalik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku tries to hold on but Vitalik pushes him away.
Potku is looking to get to half guard.
Vitalik cracks Potku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Potku is rocked!
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Potku swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Potku avoids it easily.#TD#
Potku looking to score a takedown here. Vitalik is defending well but Potku drives through and ends up in Vitalik's guard.
Vitalik 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#
Potku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potku seems keen to control Vitalik's posture.
Potku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Vitalik lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitalik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Potku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitalik trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Vitalik passes Potku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Musa Vitalik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potku is not content to let Vitalik control the position.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Vitalik is just content to waste time from the top position. Potku takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Potku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vitalik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Potku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitalik has managed to get both his arms back between Potku's legs - danger averted.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Potku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vitalik stands and throws Potku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vitalik landing a few strikes.
Potku is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it. #T3#
Potku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vitalik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vitalik lands some shots froms side control.
Vitalik lands a strong strike to the head of Potku. That's dazed him! Vitalik looking to finish here. Potku is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vitalik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Yobachukwu misses with a left hand
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
Yobachukwu slips under a jab from Jay.
Yobachukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.#CL#
Jay gets a clinch.
Jay prevents Yobachukwu from breaking the clinch.
Yobachukwu tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Yobachukwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jay blocks an uppercut.
Jay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yobachukwu has had enough of the clinch but Jay keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yobachukwu tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Yobachukwu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yobachukwu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yobachukwu's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yobachukwu tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Yobachukwu controls his hands.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yobachukwu is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Jay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yobachukwu backwards.
A short uppercut from Jay. #CUT#It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Jay as the two fighters clinch.
Yobachukwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jay.
Jay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay scores with a shot to the side of Yobachukwu's head. #ROC#Yobachukwu is rocked!
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Yobachukwu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jay.
Yobachukwu wants to break free but Jay has control.
I was talking to Jay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay gets through Yobachukwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Yobachukwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jay closes the distance and pushes Yobachukwu back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay keeps control of Yobachukwu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jay slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Yobachukwu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yobachukwu is trying to maintain a safe position but Jay gets an underhook and turns Yobachukwu into the cage.
Yobachukwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay scores with a shoulder strike.
Yobachukwu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yobachukwu is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay scores with a shoulder strike.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay is stalling here.
Yobachukwu takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Jay lands with a light punch inside.
Yobachukwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jay finish him?
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Jay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay tries a body shot but Yobachukwu blocks it.
Jay prevents Yobachukwu from breaking the clinch.
Yobachukwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Yobachukwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yobachukwu is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.#BC2#
Yobachukwu manages to break the clinch.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yobachukwu.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yobachukwu on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut even more.
Yobachukwu 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay lands a glancing blow to the side of Yobachukwu's head.#T4#
Jay cracks Yobachukwu with a hook to the temple - Yobachukwu is on wobbly legs here! Jay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yobachukwu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jay wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kobra Jay!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Preston lands with a shot to the body.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost shoots and misses
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost tries for a takedown but Preston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Preston as he avoids it easily.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Preston lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Preston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost shoots and misses
and Preston counters with a two punch combo.
Preston throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Preston as he avoids it easily.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frost showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
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!
Preston keeping hold of Frost's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Preston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Preston. #T3#
Frost trying to control but Preston is having none of it. #SUB#
Frost goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Preston is on top in guard.
Preston wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Frost is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Preston frees his head nicely. Oh but Frost has switched to an armbar! Preston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eric Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Gonzalez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slaissi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaissi has time to react.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.#T1#
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi. #T2#
Slaissi digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaissi ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez works Slaissi's body with a nice hook.
Slaissi connects with a single shot there.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi blocks a jab.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slaissi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Slaissi finds it's target.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Gonzalez is looking for the big counter here.
Slaissi dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez with the inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Slaissi has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
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 Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slaissi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Slaissi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaissi circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
Slaissi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Slaissi's body.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Gonzalez tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Gonzalez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shaun Gonzalez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?#T2#
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonzalez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Slaissi moves into the clinch.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Gonzalez tries to get set, Slaissi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gonzalez manages to avoid the attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Gonzalez with the inside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Slaissi has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.#T4#
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slaissi. That did some damage!
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 Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaun Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaun Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi scoring well with a low kick there.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slaissi. Slaissi obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a jab to the body
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.#CL#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Slaissi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Slaissi keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Slaissi on the inside. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Slaissi.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Slaissi takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez scores with a nice body kick.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slaissi scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Slaissi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Slaissi.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Slaissi blocks a jab.#CL#
Slaissi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi has Gonzalez pushed against the cage.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Slaissi pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaissi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Preston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Preston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.
Ridley throws out a powerful jab.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Preston digs a good hook to Ridley's body.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Ridley's shoulder, as Ridley tries to avoid the shot.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Preston counters with a series of strikes. Ridley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Ridley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Preston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley darts in looking for a takedown but Preston gets double underhooks and turns Ridley into the cage.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Ridley slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridley.
Preston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ridley's head.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston blocks a jab.
Ridley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridley misses with a takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston takes one on the button.#T2#
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Preston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Ridley swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Ridley works Preston's body with a nice hook.
Preston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridley in his tracks.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridley has his takedown stuffed
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.#T3#
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Nice cross by Ridley.
Ridley slips under a jab.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridley swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
It looked like Preston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridley.
Ridley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Ridley ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ridley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Preston misses.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Preston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley drops his hands momentarily and Preston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ridley. Beautiful body shot.
Preston takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ridley lunges at Preston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Preston's hand.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridley as he connects with a hook.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
Ridley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Preston eats them both and turns towards Ridley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
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 Mike Preston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Preston needs to keep his hands up - Ridley had a free shot at his head there.
Preston walks into a jab.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Preston misses its target.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Preston is out of range.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Preston misses the target.
Ridley misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston throws a big counter combination but Ridley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston lands with a cross.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Preston avoids it easily.
Preston throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ridley misses with a straight left.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ridley.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridley.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley moves away from the strike by Preston.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridley, as that shot connected.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Preston slips a jab and a cross from Ridley.
Preston throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Preston cracks Ridley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Ridley misses with a lunging right hand
and Preston counters with a left to the body.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridley thinking.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Preston connects with a body shot.
Preston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ridley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ridley looks to clinch but Preston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ridley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Preston!

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Potku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fabinho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku won't allow Fabinho to sweep him here. #T1#
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Donk. Potku catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Potku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fabinho to the ground. Potku is now in Fabinho's guard.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #T2#
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Potku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Potku controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Fabinho is working Potku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho distracts Potku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Potku working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Potku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Potku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potku trying to control the position.
Potku can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg.
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Potku slips under a jab.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potku tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Fabinho.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Potku in the body.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
It looked like Potku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fabinho enables Potku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fabinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Potku is sitting in close to Fabinho's body. Fabinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potku is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potku is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Yobachukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yobachukwu throws out the jab.
Yobachukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Yobachukwu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yobachukwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yobachukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Yobachukwu finds it's target.
Yobachukwu connects with a body shot that sends Jay's belly button to the back.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yobachukwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay moves out of range of 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!
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a two punch combination.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yobachukwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
A little feinted left hand from Yobachukwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yobachukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Yobachukwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter punch.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Yobachukwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jay with a nice cross.
Yobachukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yobachukwu throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Yobachukwu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yobachukwu looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Yobachukwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Yobachukwu throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yobachukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
Jay lands a head shot.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu moves away from the strike by Jay.
As Jay backs away, Yobachukwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yobachukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Yobachukwu.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yobachukwu.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Yobachukwu misses
and Jay counters with a left to the body.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Jay lands.
Yobachukwu 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.
Jay moves away from the strike by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.
Jay takes a swing at Yobachukwu's ribcage but misses.
Jay lands a nice hook to Yobachukwu's body. Yobachukwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jay misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jay misses.
Yobachukwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay momentarily.
Yobachukwu tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yobachukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yobachukwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a series of strikes. Yobachukwu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yobachukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.#T4#
Yobachukwu cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yobachukwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay takes one on the button.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Yobachukwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jay misses with a hook. Yobachukwu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Yobachukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yobachukwu connects with the punch.
Yobachukwu slips a jab from Jay.
Jay lands with a good body shot.
Yobachukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yobachukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yobachukwu takes one to the side of the head.
Jay with a jab.#ROC2#Yobachukwu is rocked!#CUT2#Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is getting worse.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Yobachukwu.#KD2#
Jay sends Yobachukwu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jay is motioning to the referee to let Yobachukwu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Yobachukwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yobachukwu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Jay misses with a hook.
Yobachukwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Yobachukwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Yobachukwu throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay throws a jab when Yobachukwu was well out of range.
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yobachukwu. Yobachukwu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yobachukwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yobachukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Jay cracks Yobachukwu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yobachukwu misses with a two punch combination.
Jay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yobachukwu loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yobachukwu moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jay in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yobachukwu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Yobachukwu.
A left lands for Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Yobachukwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yobachukwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Jay catches Yobachukwu right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yobachukwu.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay misses with a hook.
Yobachukwu throws a head kick that misses
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yobachukwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yobachukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu scores with a body shot.
Yobachukwu looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.
Jay throws a body punch but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Yobachukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yobachukwu jabs at Jay's body.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Yobachukwu's shoulder, as Yobachukwu tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Jay lands.
Jay throws a combination that misses
enabling Yobachukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yobachukwu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yobachukwu moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Yobachukwu scores with a four punch combination!
Yobachukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay walks into a straight right hand from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu slips under a jab.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
Jay avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Jay.
Yobachukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yobachukwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yobachukwu throws out the jab.
Yobachukwu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yobachukwu duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yobachukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yobachukwu throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.#T4#
Yobachukwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yobachukwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Yobachukwu has knocked Jay down with a huge combo! Yobachukwu steps away and waves a wobbly Jay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Yobachukwu throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Yobachukwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yobachukwu misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Yobachukwu.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yobachukwu misses with an uppercut.
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 Akubundu Yobachukwu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yobachukwu misses with a looping left.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab.
Yobachukwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yobachukwu misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Yobachukwu stalks Jay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jay's face. Jay staggers backwards, shaken.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yobachukwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Jay misses with a hook. Yobachukwu ducked under it nicely.
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay scores with a hook.
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!
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Yobachukwu swings widly with a right hand
and Yobachukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yobachukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yobachukwu.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay swings for the body but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
Yobachukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Jay takes one to the side of the head.
Yobachukwu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Yobachukwu throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yobachukwu throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay avoids the head kick by Yobachukwu.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range nicely.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yobachukwu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay digs a good body shot into Yobachukwu's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Yobachukwu misses the target.
Jay tests Yobachukwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yobachukwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter punch.
Yobachukwu misses with a double jab.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Yobachukwu.
Jay slips a straight right by Yobachukwu.
Jay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yobachukwu with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay lands a jab to Yobachukwu's midsection.
Yobachukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Yobachukwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jay to score with a decent uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kobra Jay!

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head backwards.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Slaissi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.#T2#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi. #T4#
Slaissi throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for the big counter here.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slaissi swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range. #T2#
Slaissi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Slaissi moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Slaissi lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slaissi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Slaissi misses its target.
Slaissi jabs Thibodeaux Jr. right on the nose. Thibodeaux Jr. blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaissi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Ocho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ocho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ocho scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Ocho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ocho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Jokinen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ocho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ocho is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Ocho looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen slips under a jab.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Ocho and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ocho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ocho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jokinen is working Ocho over against the ropes.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Ocho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ocho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Ocho is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ocho.
Jokinen trying to stall but Ocho improves his position.
Ocho tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Ocho looks winded!
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Jokinen presses Ocho against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Jokinen.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Ocho is rocked!
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ocho is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen pushes Ocho against the ropes. Jokinen is working some dirty boxing. Jokinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Ocho goes down! Ocho tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jokinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen!

Event: MILF 31
Date: Mar 14, 2024

#R1#
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Snow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Snow throws a strike but Preston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Preston wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Preston wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Snow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Preston controls the pace.
Preston trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snow wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Snow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snow tries to get out of the position.
Snow wants to improve his position but instead Preston has moved into half guard. #T3#
Preston controlling the pace.
Snow tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Snow wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Preston slips under a jab.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Snow misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow dips to his left and cracks Preston with an uppercut!
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KK Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Preston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Preston's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Preston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Snow 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. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snow.
Preston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snow tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.#T1#
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Preston in particular looking to stall.
Preston works his way into full mount!
Snow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Preston wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Snow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Preston keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass. #T3#
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Preston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Preston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snow postures up.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Preston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Preston!#REVB#
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Preston blocks nicely.
Preston controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KK Snow dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow tries for a takedown but Preston circles away easily
and Preston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KK Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Preston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Preston misses.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Snow misses with an uppercut
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Snow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preston blocks a jab.
Preston is looking for the big counter here.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Preston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Snow misses.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Preston sprawls well. Preston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
As Snow backs off Preston throws a huge counter combo but Snow manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Preston sprawls well.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Snow tries for a takedown but Preston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Preston gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage. #BC2#
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Preston lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston stuffs the takedown attempt from Snow. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Preston throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow slips a straight right by Preston.#T4#
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Snow ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Preston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preston.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Preston is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Preston circles away and we're back to standing.
Preston connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Preston. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Preston swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snow or perhaps it was just good defense by Preston, which made it look bad.
Preston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snow 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potku misses with a body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that misses.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Potku dives in for a single leg takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skurwysynowski looking to stall.
Potku blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku wants to take the fight to the mat but Skurwysynowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Potku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potku avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Skurwysynowski to work.
Potku misses with some punches. #T1##TD#
Potku wants the takedown. Skurwysynowski is fighting it off but Potku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skurwysynowski's guard against the cage.
Potku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potku trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski pulls Potku in to control the position.
Skurwysynowski keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Potku wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potku misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Potku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3##TD#
Potku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skurwysynowski to the mat! Skurwysynowski manages to get full guard.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potku wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skurwysynowski is keeping the position for now.
Potku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potku is trying to control the action in half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potku stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is trying to control the action in half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Skurwysynowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura here.
Potku wants to take a breather but Skurwysynowski is having none of it. #SUB#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skurwysynowski is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Skurwysynowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Potku's head but Potku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potku goes for a double leg but Skurwysynowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skurwysynowski continues to drive forward.
Skurwysynowski stalling in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skurwysynowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Potku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skurwysynowski can turn it around.
Potku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skurwysynowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skurwysynowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skurwysynowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Potku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku is working for takedown but Skurwysynowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski. #T1#
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skurwysynowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Potku prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potku controls his hands.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski stalling.
Skurwysynowski prevents a body shot from Potku.
Skurwysynowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Potku is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skurwysynowski can't fight it off and eventually Potku manages to take the fight to the floor. Skurwysynowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skurwysynowski keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Skurwysynowski has Potku pulled in close to control his posture.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Potku has gone for a leg lock! Skurwysynowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Potku's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Potku working for a triangle but Skurwysynowski defends it easily.
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skurwysynowski can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Potku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Skurwysynowski uses it to pass to side control.
Potku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skurwysynowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Potku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skurwysynowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Potku is trying to escape the mount.
Potku gets back to half guard.
Potku is trying to maintain the position but Skurwysynowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Skurwysynowski is trying to control. Potku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potku trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Potku has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skurwysynowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skurwysynowski!
Skurwysynowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Potku is looking to regain half guard here but Skurwysynowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Skurwysynowski working away.
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Potku connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potku.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Potku to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Potku tries to clinch
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Potku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Potku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skurwysynowski after a bit of a struggle.
Potku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skurwysynowski or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potku.#T1#
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the head.
Potku can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potku controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potku as Skurwysynowski tries to tie him up.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski blocks a body shot from Potku.
Potku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is struggling to control the position.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski is pushing Potku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Potku lands a nice uppercut.
Potku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potku misses with the head strike.
Skurwysynowski pushes Potku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in 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!
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skurwysynowski backwards.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potku lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Potku's arms but Potku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skurwysynowski has his back to the cage. #TD#
Potku has Skurwysynowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Potku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skurwysynowski tumbling to the mat - Potku dives into Skurwysynowski's guard.
Potku passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Potku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Potku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potku.
Kurki Potku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potku trying to control from half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Skurwysynowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Skurwysynowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potku gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
St. Gough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Gough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St. Gough misses with a looping left.
Potku lands a right hook to the body.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Potku lands.
Potku looks to land a left hand but St. Gough moved out of range nicely.
St. Gough misses with a looping left.
St. Gough keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potku.
St. Gough misses with a hook.
St. Gough looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Potku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potku moves away from the strike by St. Gough.
Potku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Potku feints and as St. Gough raises his hands in defense, Potku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

St. Gough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Potku presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Potku is looking to control St. Gough's arms but St. Gough gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potku has his back to the cage.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potku trying to control the position but instead, St. Gough has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potku into the cage.
St. Gough working aggressively here. #T1#
A short right from Potku.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Potku lands a left hand.
Potku pushes St. Gough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Potku gets a trip takedown into half guard.

St. Gough kicks Potku off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from St. Gough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Gough lands a two punch combo.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Gough changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Potku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potku walks into a stiff left hand from St. Gough.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St. Gough swings widly with a right hand
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
St. Gough rushes Potku and presses him up against the cage.
Potku lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Potku blocking some punches.
St. Gough tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
Potku working aggressively here.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potku scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head.
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Potku's head. #TD2#
Potku has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but St. Gough regains guard immediately.
St. Gough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
St. Gough pushes Potku off and gets back to his feet.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Gough loads up on a big right hand but Potku slips the punch.
St. Gough misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - St. Gough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
St. Gough looks to land a combination but Potku avoids it well.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Potku.#KD2#
Potku lands a big head kick that sends St. Gough tumbling to the mat! Potku takes a step backwards and waves St. Gough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#St. Gough is rocked!#CL2#
Potku instigates a clinch.
Oh St. Gough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Potku.
A short uppercut from Potku.
Still in the clinch, Potku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potku can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Potku creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St. Gough's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St. Gough drops to his knees and Potku pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: MILF 25
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Preston throws a lazy uppercut
and Haytum counters with a three punch combo that has Preston backing up. Preston nods at Haytum to acknowledge the strikes.
Preston throws a body punch but Haytum moves out of range.
Preston tries to clinch up.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Preston takes the fight into the clinch.
Haytum can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Preston can't find room to land a body shot as Haytum controls the action.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Preston as the two fighters clinch.
Haytum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haytum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Haytum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston gets through Haytum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haytums head.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
Haytum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preston has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haytums head.
A short uppercut from Preston.
Preston stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Haytum fails to land.
Haytum can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Haytum manages to break the clinch.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Preston clinches.
Haytum is trying to force a seperation but Preston has the dominant position.
Preston lands with a left to the head.
Haytum tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position.
Haytum misses with some punches.
Preston prevents Haytum from breaking the clinch.
Preston lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Preston effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Haytum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haytum slips under a jab.#T2#
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!#CL#
Preston has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Preston on the inside.
Haytum wants to get back to striking at distance but Preston won't allow it.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Haytum throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Preston stalling in the clinch.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haytum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haytum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haytum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preston is pushing Haytum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Preston has Haytum pressed against the cage, preventing Haytum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Preston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haytum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Preston digs a right hand into Haytum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haytum's gas tank.
Haytum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haytum misses with the head strike.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Haytum's head.
Preston stalling.
Preston pushes Haytum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haytum is trying to push Preston away but Preston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haytum tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
Haytum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Haytum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haytum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Preston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haytum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Preston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haytum was well out of range. Poor timing from Preston.
Preston tries to bum rush Haytum with a series of wild strikes but Haytum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Preston misses with a straight right.
Preston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haytum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Preston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Preston connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preston. Haytum does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Haytum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haytum swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
Preston tests Haytum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haytum slips a jab from Preston.
Preston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Haytum gets tackled into the cage by Preston. Preston maintains the clinch.
Preston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Haytum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Haytum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haytum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Preston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Preston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haytum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Preston with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haytum.
Preston stalks Haytum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haytum's face. Haytum staggers backwards, shaken.
Haytum moves out of range of the strikes.
Preston swings for the body but Haytum moves out of range.
Preston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haytum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haytum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Preston throws a body punch but Haytum moves out of range. #CL#
Preston moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haytum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haytum tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haytum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haytum can do to turn this around?#T1#
Preston misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haytum.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haytum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haytum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Haytum is trying to break the clinch but Preston is controlling him.
Haytum working aggressively here.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Haytum controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Preston.
Preston prevents Haytum from breaking the clinch.
Haytum wants to break free but Preston has control.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haytum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haytum misses with a punch to the body.
Preston lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Come on Preston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Preston lands a shoulder strike.
Haytum prevents a body shot from Preston. #T2#
Haytum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Haytum breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Preston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haytum blocking some punches.
Haytum is leaning against Preston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Preston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haytum is trying to force a seperation but Preston has the dominant position.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haytum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Haytum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preston moves out of range of 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!
Preston lands with a hook. Haytum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haytum throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Haytum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haytum jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
Preston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haytum has time to react.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haytum counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Preston moves into the clinch.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haytum backwards.
Haytum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haytum tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
Haytum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston lands a shoulder strike.
Preston lands with a right to the head.
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!
Preston has Haytum pushed against the cage.
A short right from Preston. #T4#
Preston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haytum's elbow.
Haytum working aggressively here.
Haytum working aggressively here.
Haytum is looking to break free of the clinch but Preston has double underhooks.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Haytum misses with a punch on the inside.
Haytum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston tries a body shot but Haytum blocks it.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Haytum backwards.
Preston stalling against the cage.
Preston blocking some punches.
Haytum is trying to break free.#BC2#
Haytum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston takes a swing at Haytum's ribcage but misses.
As Preston backs off Haytum throws a huge counter combo but Preston manages to avoid it all.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haytum manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Preston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Preston misses with a jab to the body
and Haytum counters with a one-two to the body.
Preston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preston moves away from the strike by Haytum. #CL#
Preston pushes Haytum up against the cage in a clinch.
Haytum can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Preston tries to throw a body punch but Haytum avoids it by throwing Preston back against the cage.
Haytum takes a shot to the head.
Preston lands a shoulder strike.
Preston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Preston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haytum.
Preston pushes Haytum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haytum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Preston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haytum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
Mike Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
Preston digs a right hand into Haytum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haytum's gas tank.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haytum.
Preston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Preston.
Haytum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haytum.
Preston lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haytum can't break the clinch.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston gets through Haytum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston just leaning against Haytum, taking a breather.
Preston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Preston gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Haytum is looking to break free of the clinch but Preston has double underhooks.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Preston scores with a shoulder strike.
Haytum misses with a punch to the body.
Preston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Preston scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Haytum is rocked!
Haytum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haytum is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Preston misses with a body punch.
Haytum seems to have recovered his senses.
Haytum prevents a body shot from Preston.
Haytum working aggressively here.
Haytum tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Preston.
Haytum blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Haytum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Haytum has a couple of punches blocked by Preston.
Drederick Haytum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haytum lands with a short shot to the head.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haytum backwards.
Haytum tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
Preston digs a right hand into Haytum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haytum's gas tank.
Haytum is trying to force a seperation but Preston has the dominant position.
Haytum working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Haytum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Preston slowing the pace effectively.
Preston blocking some punches.
Haytum throws a head punch that misses.
Haytum is trying to break the clinch but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Haytum wants to break free but Preston has control.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Haytum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Haytum's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Preston. #T4#
Haytum tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Preston has Haytum pressed against the cage.
Haytum tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position.
Preston lands a right hand.
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!
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Haytum's head.
Preston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston is working Haytum over against the cage.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haytum up against the cage.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Haytum's ribcage. Haytum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Preston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Preston.
Haytum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston cracks Haytum with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Preston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haden lands with a right hand.
Slaissi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Slaissi didn't expect that.
Haden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slaissi has Haden pulled in close to control his posture.
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaissi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden won't allow Slaissi to get back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slaissi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaissi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slaissi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.#TD#
Haden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haden lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haden being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Slaissi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Haden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Slaissi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Haden misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slaissi slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slaissi defends well and Haden ends up having to push Slaissi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slaissi counters with a body kick.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Haden keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haden.
Haden throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Haden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Haden shoots in but Slaissi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Haden misses with a left hand
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Haden.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Slaissi misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control.

Slaissi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the head.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Slaissi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haden off the cage and back into range.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Haden lands a jab to the head.
Haden misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Slaissi throws a big counter head kick but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Haden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slaissi's guard.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slaissi wants to sweep here but Haden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Slaissi has his feet on Haden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Haden avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slaissi to the mat! Slaissi manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi seems keen to control Haden's posture.#ES2#
Slaissi pushes Haden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haden throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi slips a jab from Haden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
A good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi lands a slapping body shot.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Slaissi throws a shot to the body.
Haden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haden slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Slaissi cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slaissi finish him? #ROC2#Haden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Haden.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Haden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Haden seems to have got his legs back now.
Slaissi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Haden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Slaissi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hedley closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the cage.
Jay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedley is just out of range.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Hedley fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Hedley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Hedley ducks under a wild hook from Jay.#CL#
Hedley moves into the clinch.
Jay lands a body shot.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay holds him up against the cage and eventually Hedley drops back down to his feet.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedley is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedley avoids the body shot from Jay. #T1#
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hedley slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Hedley. Hedley maintains the clinch.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedley's elbow. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch.
Hedley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Hedley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay throws a hook but Hedley avoids it easily.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Hedley moves into the clinch.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jay to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jay. #TD#
Hedley jumps guard and drags Jay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jay wants to get up but he can't break Hedley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hedley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Jay stands and steps away. Hedley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Jay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedley manages to avoid it.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Hedley.
Jay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedley with a body shot.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hedley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Jay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hedley's hands.
Hedley is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Hedley tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Jay throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Hedley. Hedley maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hedley pulls Jay into guard. #SUB#
Hedley has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jay has managed to get both his arms back between Hedley's legs - danger averted.
Jay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Jay gets to his feet. Hedley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Hedley has Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hedley fails to pull guard.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hedleys head. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedley tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Hedley moved out of range.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Hedley closes the distance but Jay moves to the side #KD2#
and Jay counters with a nice right hand that sends Hedley toppling to the canvas! Hedley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jay finish him?!#ROC2#Hedley is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay weaves into range and cracks Hedley right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hedley goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jay is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobra Jay!

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Potku.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Highwind tries to avoid it but Potku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Highwind to the ground. Highwind escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Highwind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highwind throws a body punch but Potku moves out of range.
A left lands for Potku.
Highwind slips a straight right by Potku.
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potku fails with the takedown
enabling Highwind to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku darts in trying to clinch
and Highwind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Highwind thumps Potku with a low kick.
Potku lands a nice shot that snaps Highwind's head back. #T1#
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potku misses with a right hand
and Highwind counters with a nice body shot.
Potku throws a low kick, looking for Highwind's leg but Highwind calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Highwind. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Highwind.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potku.
Highwind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Potku with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku checks a leg kick.
Potku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Highwind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Highwind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass. #SUB#
Potku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #T3#
Highwind looking to control.
Potku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highwind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potku won't allow Highwind to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Highwind swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Potku counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Potku is working for a kimura but Highwind is defending it quite comfortably.
Potku passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4##SUB#
Potku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Highwind to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Highwind shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highwind stops Potku from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Potku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Highwind can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Potku working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Highwind wants to control but Potku is having none of it.#SUB#
Potku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Highwind is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Highwind throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highwind checks a leg kick.
Potku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Potku moves out of range of the strikes.
Highwind throws a right and a left that Potku avoids nicely.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Highwind's shoulder, as Highwind tries to avoid the shot.
Highwind throws a chopping leg kick but Potku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Highwind tries to score with a low kick but Potku moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Potku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Potku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Potku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Potku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Highwind!
Potku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Highwind is looking to escape.
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Highwind can do to turn this around?
Highwind tries to lock up and control but Potku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Potku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Highwind is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Highwind and Potku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Highwind is not content to let Potku control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Potku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Highwind is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Potku trying to control the position but Highwind is working away. #SUB#
Potku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Highwind is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Potku tries for a kimura but Highwind is defending well.
Highwind is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Potku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highwind keeps working.
Highwind tries to bench press Potku off him but Potku keeps the position. #SUB#
Potku tries for a kimura but Highwind is defending well.
Kurki Potku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Highwind has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Potku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Highwind is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potku off and has taken his back!
Will Highwind go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Highwind is not going to allow Potku to sit and survive in this position.
Potku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Potku looking very determined here, making life difficult for Highwind.
Potku can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highwind trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Potku doesn't escape.
Potku tries to escape the position.
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Highwind finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Potku connects with an inside leg kick.
Potku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Highwind sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potku somewhat.
Potku misses with a straight right.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
A jab from Highwind finds it's way through Potku's defenses.
Potku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Potku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind is trying to control Potku's posture but Potku avoids it.
Potku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB#
Potku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Potku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Highwind, who protects the arm well.
Vadius Highwind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highwind struggling a bit here.
Highwind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.#SUB#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Highwind is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Potku 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. #SUB#
Potku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Highwind trying to control but Potku postures up. #T3##SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highwind defends it well.
Highwind trying to control here.
Potku is keen to just control but Highwind is a slippery customer.
Potku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Highwind is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Potku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Highwind manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Potku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Potku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Potku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Highwind rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Potku's guard! Nice work there by Highwind!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurki Potku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potku, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
Kurki Potku 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: MILF 14
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Cowan takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
Cowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Cowan shoots for a double leg takedown but Preston sprawls well. He's pushed Cowan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Preston cracks Cowan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Preston there.
Preston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Preston throws a looping overhand right but Cowan ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cowan misses.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Preston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Cowan shoots and misses
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finley Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Cowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses
and Preston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Preston.
Preston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowan has time to react.
Finley Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Preston.#TD#
Cowan gets a double leg takedown into Preston's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowan wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Cowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cowan trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Cowan throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Cowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Preston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Preston.
Cowan throws a hook to the side of Preston's head but Preston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Preston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cowan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cowan throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cowan shoots in and drives through. Preston sprawls well.
Cowan misses the body punch
and Preston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Preston blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Preston blocks a head kick by Cowan.
Preston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Preston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Preston.
Preston cracks Cowan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Cowan ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Cowan is looking to wear down Preston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan tries to move into range but Preston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Cowan scores with a takedown into Preston's guard.
Cowan 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.
Cowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Preston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Cowan moves out of range easily. #TD#
Cowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Preston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cowan cracks Preston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cowan trying to control the position but Preston is working away.
Preston can't do much from the bottom here.
Cowan working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom.
Cowan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Preston to see if he's OK.#T1#
Cowan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cowan throws an elbow but Preston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Cowan.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cowan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cowan working away.
Preston tries to buck Cowan off but Cowan is having none of it.
Cowan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Preston is not content to let Cowan control the position. #T2#
Cowan cracks Preston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cowan is working Preston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Preston is not content to let Cowan control the position.
Finley Cowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cowan just content to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Cowan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Cowan crashes against the mat.
Cowan working the head and body with strikes.
Preston is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cowan lands an elbow.
Preston tries to bench press Cowan off him but Cowan keeps the position.
Cowan trying to control the position but Preston is working away.
Cowan lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Cowan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Preston is avoiding damage well.
Cowan scoring with punches from side control.
Cowan lands a nice forearm strike.
Preston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cowan in side control, throwing shots but Preston defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan wants to control but Preston is keeping him busy.
Cowan taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Cowan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Preston staying out of range there.
Cowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston tries to counter with a clinch but Cowan shakes him off and moves away.
Preston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cowan misses with a takedown
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Cowan throws a lazy head kick
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Mike Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Preston as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Preston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finley Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowan is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC2#
Preston manages to break the clinch.
Preston throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Cowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Preston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cowan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Preston is out of range and Cowan settles back down.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cowan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Cowan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cowan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Preston is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cowan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cowan!! Cowan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Preston throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Preston!

Event: C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Takala blocks the low kick.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potku misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potku thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takala moves away from the strike by Potku.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Potku takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala is trying to break free.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Good leg kick by Potku. #T1#
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potku or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
Potku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.#T2#
Potku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala slips a straight right by Potku.
Takala slips under a jab from Potku.
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Potku finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Potku tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Potku throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Potku only half commits.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takala avoids the body shot from Potku.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Potku tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potku thinking.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Potku tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potku 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Potku scores with a kick to the body.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Potku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Potku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potku throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potku shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potku is defended easily by Takala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. 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.
Potku misses with a body shot. #T1#
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurki Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku misses with a left hand
and Potku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potku misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potku finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Potku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.#TD#
Potku drives through with a takedown into Takala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potku trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Takala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Takala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Potku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takala is looking to defend but Potku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takala! Potku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takala taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Narimanbeyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Narimanbeyov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
A countering left hand to the body from Narimanbeyov misses.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen misses with a hook.#CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1#
Narimanbeyov prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T2#
A short right from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jokinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen keeps control of Narimanbeyov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jokinen misses with the head strike. #T5#
Jokinen is struggling to control the position.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, Narimanbeyov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Narimanbeyov improves position.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it. #T7#
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Narimanbeyov or not.
Narimanbeyov looks winded!#T8#
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Jokinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Narimanbeyov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narimanbeyov takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Narimanbeyov circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narimanbeyovs head.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Narimanbeyov's ribcage. Narimanbeyov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?#T4#
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen cracks Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Jouni Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T5#
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jokinen is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Mathis doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathis or perhaps it was just good defense by Preston, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preston. Mathis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston swings widly with a right hand
and Mathis counters with a two punch combo.
Mathis takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
Mathis looks to clinch
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston moves out of range as Mathis strikes.
Mathis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Mathis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Mathis.
Preston tries a low kick but Mathis avoids it.
Mathis shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Preston misses the shot to the body.
Preston lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Preston clinches.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Preston just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Preston.
Preston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Preston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Preston lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
Mathis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Preston to keep the fight standing.
Mathis is trying to break the clinch but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Preston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathis tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mathis.
Mathis looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Preston.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
Mathis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Preston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Preston. #T3#
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathis is trying to drag Preston to the mat but Preston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Preston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Preston slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Mathis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Preston is struggling to control the position.
Mathis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mathis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Preston.
Preston is working Mathis over against the cage.
Preston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Preston cracks Mathis with a nice body shot.
A short left from Preston.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Preston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Preston misses with an uppercut.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathis can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Preston.
Mathis shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Mathis's head but Mathis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston is looking to counter the offense by Mathis and move into the clinch.
Preston with a nice cross.
Mathis avoids the body shot from Preston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathis! But no joy.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis takes one to the chin there.
Preston loads up on a big right hand but Mathis slips the punch.
Mathis fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Mathis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Mathis tries to clinch up.
Mathis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preston swivels and escapes.
Preston tries to counter by clinching up but Mathis breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Mathis.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Mathis's head but Mathis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathis tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
A quick step to the side and Preston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan Mathis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathis tries to clinch but Preston moves away
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathis.
Preston looks to throw the jab but Mathis is out of range.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mathis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathis is breathing heavily.
Mathis has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Preston takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathis is looking to break free of the clinch but Preston has double underhooks.
Mathis tries to pull guard but Preston holds him up against the cage and eventually Mathis drops back down to his feet.
Mathis tries to pull guard but Preston won't allow it.
Mathis misses with an elbow strike.
Preston cracks Mathis with a nice body shot.
Preston prevents the takedown attempt.
Preston lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Preston as Mathis tries to tie him up. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Preston.
A short right from Preston on the inside.
Preston lands a right hand.
Mathis is trying to maintain a safe position but Preston gets an underhook and turns Mathis into the cage.
Preston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mathis up against the cage.
Mike Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
Mathis throws an elbow that misses.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mathiss head.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Mathis's head.
Preston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mathis up against the cage.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Preston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston is leaning against Mathis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston scores with a shoulder strike.
Preston lands with a right to the head.
Mathis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Preston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mathis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preston lands an uppercut.
Mathis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Preston.
Preston works on Mathis's body with a couple of short punches.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Preston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mathis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Preston throws out the jab.
Mathis tries for a takedown but Preston circles away easily
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Mathis is rocked!
Preston lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Preston clinches.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathis is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Mathis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mathis seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is stalling here.
Mathis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mathis decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Preston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Mathis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Preston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Preston digs a good hook to Mathis's body.
Preston avoids the head kick by Mathis.
Preston tries to counter by clinching up but Mathis breaks away and moves out of range.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Preston throws an off balance right hand
and Mathis counters with a left to the body.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Mathis moved out of range.
Logan Mathis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Preston scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathis is working for takedown but Preston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Mathis.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Preston. #T4#
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Preston gets through Mathis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mathis tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
Preston lands with a left to the head.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
Mathis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preston pushes Mathis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Preston.
Preston lands with a left to the head.
Preston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mathis up against the cage.
Logan Mathis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Come on Preston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Preston, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa counters with a body kick.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaissi looks winded!
Nice straight punches there by Ochoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochoa.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ochoa, as that shot connected.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ochoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi unleashes a big counter combination but Ochoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochoa.
We've been told by Ochoa's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ochoa rushes Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochoa.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ochoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Slaissi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Slaissi avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Ochoa's ribs.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slaissi in his tracks.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ochoa moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ochoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ochoa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ochoa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.#T3#
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
And Slaissi responds with a good body kick, but Ochoa manages to step out the way in time.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body kick.
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Ochoa throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Ochoa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ochoa slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Ochoa with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ochoa rather than just go for the knockout.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi walks into a straight right hand from Ochoa.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Ochoa throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.
Slaissi is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi misses the body punch
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Slaissi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ochoa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ochoa.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthony Ochoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ochoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ochoa scores with a nice strike.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ochoa.
Slaissi swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa throws a big counter combination but Slaissi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ochoa lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa throws a nice head kick!
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ochoa 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.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#T2#
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Ochoa moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Ochoa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Ochoa's body.
Slaissi defending well as Ochoa loads up on a big left hand.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Ochoa slips a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Slaissi throws a solid leg kick but Ochoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Ochoa cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Slaissi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ochoa's sensitive parts.
Ochoa with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ochoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ochoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body punch #KD#
and Ochoa counters with a nice right hand that sends Slaissi toppling to the canvas! Slaissi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ochoa finish him?!#ROC#Slaissi is rocked!
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Ochoa cracks Slaissi with a hook to the temple - Slaissi is on wobbly legs here! Ochoa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Slaissi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ochoa wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Ochoa!
A very excited looking Anthony Ochoa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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