Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kreshnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawkins scores with a one two! Kreshnik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.#T1#
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Kreshnik lands a big uppercut and Dawkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dawkins looks OK. Kreshnik waves Dawkins back to his feet!#ROC#Dawkins is rocked!
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Dawkins throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Kreshnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kreshnik cracks Dawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kreshnik missing with a left hand there. Dawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?#T2##KD#
Kreshnik lands a big right hand that sends Dawkins crashing to the mat! Kreshnik stays standing though and waves Dawkins back to his feet!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kreshnik counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawkins toppling to the canvas! Dawkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kreshnik finish him?!
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp right that sends Dawkins to the canvas! Kreshnik follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
A very excited looking Roel Kreshnik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edmonds with a body shot.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Edmonds getting side control.
Baker wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well. #SUB#
Edmonds 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds blocks the strikes from Baker. #T1#
Edmonds uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Edmonds takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Edmonds is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Edmonds working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.
Baker turns into Edmonds and is now in his guard.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edmonds controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Edmonds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker postures up in Edmonds's guard and throws a big left but Edmonds blocks it.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker distracts Edmonds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edmonds 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#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Baker trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Baker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Baker won't allow Edmonds to sweep him here.
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Edmonds.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Baker misses.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmonds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Baker slips a jab from Edmonds.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Nice combo by Baker! Oh, that's hurt him - Edmonds falls to the canvas and Baker follows him into side control. #ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds is trying to improve his position.
Oh Edmonds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Edmonds is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Baker can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
A relieved looking Balthazar Baker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Bors.
Bors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Sloppy strikes from Santana. Those never looked like landing.
Bors misses the shot to the body.
Santana lands with a straight right. Bors didn't see that one coming.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bors sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Bors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Bors was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boris Bors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bors swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Bors counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santana's knee momentarily.
Bors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bors counter with a right hand. #T1##CL2#
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bors.
Bors lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bors.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bors.
A short right from Bors on the inside.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bors gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors gets through Santana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Bors feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santana sprawling to the canvas! Santana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bors finish him?! #ROC#Santana is rocked!
Bors lands an uppercut, right on the button! Santana tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Bors!
Boris Bors gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Zilla misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zilla is wise to it.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zilla misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zilla thinking.
Zilla jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Zilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zilla scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zilla jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Zilla moves out of range.
It looked like Zilla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zilla throws a good cross that connects.
Zilla throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Zilla is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Zilla.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Zilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zilla swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Zilla lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zilla. Zilla obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Zilla.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Zilla.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zilla with a body shot.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Zilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zilla is wise to it.
Sitsongrit 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. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Zilla moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zilla misses the shot to the body.
Zilla misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zilla thinking.
Zilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Zilla ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
DeMarco Zilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zilla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Zilla was not able to check.
Zilla connects with an inside leg kick.
Zilla throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Zilla misses with a wild body shot.
Zilla throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Zilla manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zilla misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Zilla.
Zilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've been told by Zilla's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Zilla blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Zilla coming out on top.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zilla. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zilla counters with a nice body shot.
Zilla throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Zilla misses.
Zilla scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Zilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #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!
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Zilla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zilla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zilla misses with a wild body shot.
Zilla backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zilla is wise to it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Zilla throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zilla digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Zilla missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zilla is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zilla. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Zilla avoids it with no problem.
Zilla misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarco Zilla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Zilla.
Zilla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Zilla. Beautiful body shot.
Zilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zilla misses with a body shot.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Zilla avoids it with no problem.
Zilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zilla with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zilla scores with a hook.
Zilla staying out of range there.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zilla thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Zilla 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.
Zilla scores with a hook.
Zilla connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Zilla misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Zilla.
Zilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Zilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Zilla throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Zilla misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Zilla.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Zilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Zilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Zilla.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zilla throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zilla on the side of the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Zilla's shoulder, as Zilla tries to avoid the shot.
Zilla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Zilla's head but Zilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zilla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Zilla.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Zilla takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Zilla misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Zilla ducked under it nicely.
Zilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Zilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Zilla backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#T4#
Zilla throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Zilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zilla.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Zilla.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Zilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zilla misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zilla is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Zilla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zilla is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarco Zilla dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zilla thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Zilla throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Zilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Zilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Zilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Zilla counters with a nice body shot.
Zilla throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Zilla is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zilla. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Zilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops Zilla! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Bentley's front leg but catches the back leg as Bentley tries to avoid it.
Bentley throws a series of punches but Mao avoids them all with ease.
Bentley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley moves away from the strike by Mao.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bentley misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Mao throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.#T1#
Mao thuds his shin into the meat of Bentley's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentley. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao feints and then cracks Bentley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bentley down.
Mao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mao misses with a low kick. #T2#
Mao thows a body kick. Bentley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bentley moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao blocks it.
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bentley is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Bentley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bentley misses its target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bentley's sensitive parts.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bentley misses the target.
Mao slips under a jab.
Bentley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mao misses with a low kick.#T4#
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mao misses.
Mao tries to land a leg kick but Bentley saw it coming and moves away.
Bentley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bentley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bentley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Bentley moves away and avoids it.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentley loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao connects with a solid leg kick.
Bentley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him. #T1#
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bentley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mao throws a head kick but Bentley moves out of range. #T2#
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bentley.
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Bentley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mao! But no joy.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentley checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Bentley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mao momentarily.
Mao misses with a kick to the body.
Mao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bentley throws out the jab.
Bentley misses with a looping left.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao slips under a jab from Bentley.#T4#
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley moved away.
Bentley throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Mao is looking to slow Bentley down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Mao.
Bentley swings widly with a right hand
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mao moves out of range as Bentley strikes.
Mao tries a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Bentley sees coming a mile off.
Bentley misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A cross from Mao lands.
Mao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bentley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bentley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bentley. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mao 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 Bentley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bentley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Bentley misses its intended target.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.#T3#
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bentley swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao slips a jab and a cross from Bentley.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mao throws a push kick but Bentley slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bentley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Bentley is out of range.
Bentley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Bentley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Bentley blocks the leg kick.
Buck Bentley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mao lands a body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Mao!
A very excited looking Yin Mao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Haviid.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haviid 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 WhipAhoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from WhipAhoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haviid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
WhipAhoo checks a leg kick.
Haviid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
WhipAhoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haviid tries to work over WhipAhoo's front leg with a kick but WhipAhoo checks it.
A little jabbing left from WhipAhoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Haviid lands.
Avatna Haviid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WhipAhoo throws a series of punches but Haviid moves out of range.
Haviid fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. WhipAhoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haviid cracks WhipAhoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haviid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haviid misses with a low kick.
WhipAhoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
WhipAhoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haviid. Haviid obviously looking to wear him down.
WhipAhoo takes a swing at Haviid's ribcage but misses.
WhipAhoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by WhipAhoo.
Haviid throws a body punch but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
Haviid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Haviid.
WhipAhoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haviid misses with a wild body shot.
Haviid swings for the body but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from WhipAhoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
WhipAhoo throws an overhand right that lands on Haviid's shoulder, as Haviid tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Haviid looks to land a left hand but WhipAhoo moved out of range nicely.
WhipAhoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haviid is looking to chop away at WhipAhoo's legs.
WhipAhoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Haviid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
WhipAhoo checks a low kick from Haviid.
Haviid just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haviid. WhipAhoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haviid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haviid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract WhipAhoo.
A swing and a miss from Haviid.#CL2#
WhipAhoo has Haviid up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for WhipAhoo. #T3#
WhipAhoo blocks a body shot from Haviid.
WhipAhoo lands a nice uppercut.
WhipAhoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haviid misses with a punch to the body.
Haviid working aggressively here.
WhipAhoo lands an uppercut.
Haviid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WhipAhoo's elbow.
WhipAhoo blocks an elbow strike from Haviid.
WhipAhoo misses with a punch on the inside.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haviid.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhipAhoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
WhipAhoo has a couple of punches blocked by Haviid.
WhipAhoo blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Haviid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
WhipAhoo blocks the elbow strike.
WhipAhoo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Haviid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and WhipAhoo avoids it.
Haviid tries to throw a body punch but WhipAhoo avoids it by throwing Haviid back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haviid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haviid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haviid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WhipAhoo lands with a left to the head.
WhipAhoo keeps control of Haviid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Haviid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haviid just misses with a elbow thrown towards WhipAhoo's brow.
Haviid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WhipAhoo gets through Haviid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhipAhoo.
WhipAhoo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
WhipAhoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haviid lands a nice shot to the body.
Haviid throws a leg kick that misses.
WhipAhoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haviid tried to score with a low kick but WhipAhoo checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avatna Haviid 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#
WhipAhoo moves out of range as Haviid throws a body kick.
WhipAhoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good standup being displayed there by Haviid as he connects with a hook.
WhipAhoo tries to clinch but Haviid moves out of range.
Haviid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avatna Haviid is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haviid. WhipAhoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
WhipAhoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Haviid steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haviid.
Haviid tries to land a leg kick but WhipAhoo saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from WhipAhoo! But no joy.
Haviid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
WhipAhoo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
WhipAhoo throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as WhipAhoo blocks the low kick.
Haviid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but WhipAhoo checks it well. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for WhipAhoo.
Haviid is looking to score with low kicks.
Haviid misses with a leg kick.
WhipAhoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Haviid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
WhipAhoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
WhipAhoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haviid swings for the body but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
It seemed like WhipAhoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haviid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haviid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haviid moves out of range as WhipAhoo strikes.
Haviid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haviid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and WhipAhoo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haviid scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Avatna Haviid has been cut.#T2#
Haviid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haviid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WhipAhoo can do to turn this around?
Haviid scores with a jab to the body.
Haviid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Haviid is rocked!
Haviid thows a leg kick but WhipAhoo checks it
and WhipAhoo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don WhipAhoo!

Event: MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Brimstone misses with a looping left.
Brimstone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brimstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright is trying to drag Brimstone to the mat but Brimstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brimstone scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brimstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. #TD#
Wright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brimstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brimstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Wright trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wright looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brimstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Brimstone back into the cage.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Deshawn Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Brimstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brimstone misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brimstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright is looking to clinch but Brimstone is avoiding it.
Brimstone leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Brimstone counters with a nice body shot.
Brimstone misses with a straight right.
Brimstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Brimstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wright tries to bum rush Brimstone with a series of wild strikes but Brimstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brimstone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright shoots and misses
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Brimstone sprawls well.
Brimstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Brimstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brimstone swivels and escapes.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright staying out of range there.
Brimstone throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Brimstone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Brimstone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright tries to clinch but Brimstone is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Brimstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brimstone throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright tries to clinch but Brimstone is having none of it.
A slow jab from Brimstone misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brimstone! But no joy.
Brimstone misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Deshawn Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Brimstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brimstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Brimstone counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kane Brimstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Brimstone.
Nice jab there from Brimstone.
Kane Brimstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Wright slips under a jab from Brimstone.
Brimstone misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.#CL#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brimstone scores with a nice strike.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brimstone sprawls well. Brimstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brimstone defends it nicely.#T3#
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Brimstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Brimstone shows good takedown defense.
Brimstone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright tries for a takedown but Brimstone circles away easily
and Brimstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to clinch but Brimstone moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brimstone misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brimstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Brimstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brimstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brimstone.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Brimstone, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Brimstone against the cage but Brimstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright slips a straight right by Brimstone.
Wright misses with a takedown
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Brimstone jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Brimstone throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright tries to clinch up but Brimstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Brimstone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brimstone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brimstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brimstone.
Brimstone misses the jab.
Brimstone throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
Wright closes the distance but Brimstone moves to the side
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brimstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brimstone tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Brimstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
Brimstone misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Brimstone throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Brimstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Brimstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Brimstone throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Brimstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brimstone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Brimstone slips the punch.
Wright tries to move into range but Brimstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright wants to clinch but Brimstone slips to the side
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
Brimstone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Brimstone finds it's target.
Brimstone lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deshawn Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brimstone throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baker regains half guard.#T1#
Edmonds is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edmonds wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a guillotine from mount but Baker is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Edmonds looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edmonds is trying to keep Baker in close. #T4#
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds gets back to half guard.
Baker thows a huge punch but Edmonds dodges it nicely.
Edmonds trying to control but Baker postures up.
Edmonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Edmonds wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edmonds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Edmonds throws out a leg kick but Baker moves out of range and Edmonds only half commits.
Edmonds has a takedown stuffed.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Edmonds tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker staying out of range there.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker slips under a jab from Edmonds.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target. #T2#
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker distracts Edmonds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker pushes down on Edmonds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edmonds wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
Edmonds has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Edmonds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Edmonds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edmonds to the mat. Edmonds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baker wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Baker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baker, into his guard. #REVB#
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edmonds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baker lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!#REVB#
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Edmonds any problems.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Baker keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds advances to half guard.
Baker trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds trying to control the pace.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds stalling away here and it's allowed Baker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balthazar Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmonds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Bentley misses with a hook
and Breznikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breznikov misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Bentley counters with a nice right hand that sends Breznikov toppling to the canvas! Breznikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bentley finish him?!#ROC#Breznikov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Breznikov has been cut.
Breznikov circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bentley. Breznikov falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bentley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Bentley!

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from WhipAhoo.
WhipAhoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson works WhipAhoo's body with a nice hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhipAhoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
WhipAhoo avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Curtis Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but WhipAhoo moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from WhipAhoo misses.
WhipAhoo scores with a leg kick.
WhipAhoo tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
WhipAhoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
WhipAhoo throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and WhipAhoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
WhipAhoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between WhipAhoo's hands.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
WhipAhoo throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! WhipAhoo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don WhipAhoo!

Event: MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Choo Oi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choo Oi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Li Sheng Choo Oi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo Oi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choo Oi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Choo Oi is rocked!
Zilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Choo Oi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Choo Oi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zilla drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Choo Oi's head, knocking him out cold! Zilla is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMarco Zilla!

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ostrowski fails to pull guard.
Ostrowski blocks a body shot from Bors.
Ostrowski tries to pull guard but Bors holds him up against the cage and eventually Ostrowski drops back down to his feet.
Bors lands a body shot.
Bors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Bors working aggressively here.
Ostrowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bors.
Ostrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Ostrowski pulls Bors into guard.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
Ostrowski pulls Bors in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bors doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bors manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bors preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bors is looking to stand up but Ostrowski won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Ostrowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bors has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ostrowski is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Bors gets to his feet - Ostrowski follows without any prompting.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bors has time to react.#T2#
Bors ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
It seemed like Bors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bors there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bors connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostrowski's hands.
Bors misses with a body shot.
As Bors tries to get set, Ostrowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Bors manages to avoid the attempt.
Bors keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Ostrowski clinches up with Bors and pushes him back against the cage.
Ostrowski presses Bors against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ostrowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ostrowski manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Ostrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bors wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Ostrowski swings around for an armbar but Bors sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ostrowski's guard.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up. #T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Ostrowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ostrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Bors is proving a slippery customer.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
Bors postures up.
Bors is looking to stand up but Ostrowski won't let him.
Ostrowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bors wants to get up but he can't break Ostrowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ostrowski working for a triangle but Bors defends it easily.
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 Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ostrowski throws a hook but Bors blocks it.
Bors swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bors misses with a wild body shot.
Bors looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski slips a jab from Bors.
Ostrowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bors tries to avoid it but Ostrowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bors to the ground. Bors escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bors scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ostrowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Ostrowski misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Bors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ostrowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Bors connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski misses with a looping right.
Bors moves out of range of the strikes.
Bors unleashes a big counter combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bors closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Bors is rocked!
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski backing away here, and Bors unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bors is still on wobbly legs! Can Ostrowski finish him?
Ostrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boris Bors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bors seems to have recovered his senses.
Bors walks into a jab.
Bors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Bors lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Bors blocks it.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Bors is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bors misses.#T3#
Bors walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Bors lands a right hook to the body.
Ostrowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Bors moves out of range.
Ostrowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ostrowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Bors.
Ostrowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bors takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Bors 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Ostrowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bors's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bors manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ostrowski decides to pull guard.
Ostrowski is trying to control the position but Bors postures up.
Ostrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bors's guard. #REVR#
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ostrowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bors manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ostrowski has Bors in his guard.#REVB#
Ostrowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bors is one step ahead there.
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 Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bors throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bors throws a lazy right hand but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agnieszka Ostrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bors throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Bors was well out of range.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Bors slips the punch.#T1#
Bors moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bors.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range. #CL#
Ostrowski has Bors up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostrowski jumps guard but Bors turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bors.
Ostrowski tries to pull guard but Bors won't allow it.
Bors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Ostrowski lands a right hand. #TD#
Ostrowski jumps guard. #SU2#
Ostrowski is working an open guard so Bors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bors lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bors.
Ostrowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Bors's shoulder, as Bors tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrowski with a jab.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Bors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bors kicks Ostrowski off and gets back to his feet.
Bors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Ostrowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bors smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agnieszka Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Bors ducks down to avoid it.
Bors looks to land a right hand but Ostrowski moved out of range.
Ostrowski slips under a jab.
Bors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bors tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Bors slips the punch.
Bors throws out a counter right but Ostrowski avoids it with no problem.
Bors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ostrowski backing away here, and Bors unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski moves away from the strike by Bors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski swinging wildly here.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostrowski thuds his right hand into Bors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agnieszka Ostrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ostrowski, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agnieszka Ostrowski!

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Joestar slips under a jab from Tomson.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Tomson's shoulder, as Tomson tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Tomson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joestar checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joestar counters with a low kick, right behind Tomson 's knee. #T1#
Joestar with the inside leg kick.
Joestar throws a right hand that Tomson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomson also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joestar.
Joestar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomson slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar dodges the punch combination from Tomson.
Tomson slips under a jab from Joestar.#T2#
Joestar tries a low kick but Tomson avoids it.
A nice side step and Tomson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomson avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Tomson misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joestar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson's head.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Joestar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joestar misses with a jab to the body
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomson.#T3#
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Joestar saw that one coming.
It looked like Joestar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomson takes a swing at Joestar's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joestar.
Tomson is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joestar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson's head.
Joestar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Joestar defending well as Tomson loads up on a big left hand.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Tomson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Joestar misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
and Tomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Joestar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tomson misses with a double jab.
Joestar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomson throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Joestar slips the punch.
Tomson motions for Joestar to come forward. Tomson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar thows a leg kick but Tomson checks it
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson defending well as Joestar loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.
Joestar throws a nice looking combination but Tomson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomson throws out a counter right but Joestar avoids it with no problem.
Johan Joestar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Joestar throws a lazy head kick
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Tomson throws a body shot but no joy.
Joestar misses with an uppercut.
Tomson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomson slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomson slips under a jab.#T2#
Joestar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tomson throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a straight left.
Joestar misses with a combination
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomson misses with a hook. Joestar ducked under it nicely.
Tomson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tomson throws a counter combo.#T3#
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomson scores with a decent looking hook.
Joestar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomson thuds his right hand into Joestar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tomson cracks Joestar's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Joestar slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Tomson can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
Dawkins wants to clinch.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dawkins tries to clinch
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Dawkins backing up. Dawkins nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Dawkins backpedaling.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawkins delivers a nice body kick.
Dawkins slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
A leg kick checked by Dawkins.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jack misses with a low kick.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Jack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Dawkins shoots in.
We've been told by Dawkins's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawkins's head backwards.
Jack misses with a leg kick.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawkins.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Jack with a hook.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawkins backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Dawkins manages to avoid it all.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Dawkins keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins throws a quick counter head kick but Jack was just out of range.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
Dawkins takes one on the button.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Dawkins moves to clinch but Jack breaks away
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Dawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerome Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawkins eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.#T1#
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Jack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack catches Dawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Dawkins. Dawkins maintains the clinch.
Jack lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack misses with a straight right.
As Jack tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Jack manages to avoid the attempt.
Dawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Dawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack looks to land a combination but Dawkins avoids it well.
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!
Jack misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Dawkins tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Dawkins steps away.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Dawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Dawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawkins doesn't seem phased though.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jerome Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dawkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Jack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jack.
Dawkins tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawkins is defended easily by Jack.#T1#
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jack!
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Dawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dawkins has managed to clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack is trying to break free.#BC2#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.#T4#
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Dawkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Baker.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Baker has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Baker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nakamura trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Baker gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Nakamura loads up on a big left hand. Baker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nakamura looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Baker can't hide his disappointment, as Nakamura celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Thompson scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Bentley crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson jabs Bentley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dave Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bentley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bentley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Bentley is rocked!
Thompson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bentley hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Tomson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Tomson counters with a good low kick that Pulkkinen was not able to check.
Tomson digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Tomson as he checks the leg kick.
Tomson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1##KD#
Tomson drops Pulkkinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulkkinen looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Tomson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Tomson avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomson.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Tomson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Tomson.
Pulkkinen sizes up Tomson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomson tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomson.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Tomson counters with a crisp right that sends Pulkkinen to the canvas! Tomson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker wants a takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it. #T2#
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Come on Kowalkiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace here.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big right hand that drops Baker! The killer instinct kicks in and Kowalkiewicz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kowalkiewicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: MMAHKI 17
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Tacarante connects with a right hand. Zilla shakes it off.
Tacarante lands a head shot.#TD2#
Tacarante scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zilla struggling a bit here.
Tacarante is looking to take a break and control but Zilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tacarante swings around for an armbar but Zilla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tacarante's guard.#SUB2#
Tacarante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zilla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zilla wants to stand but Tacarante is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Zilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zilla throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tacarante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tacarante working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zilla has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zilla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tacarante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tacarante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zilla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tacarante is trying to control but Zilla passes into side control!
Tacarante tries to bench press Zilla off him but Zilla keeps the position.
Zilla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tacarante can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Zilla stalls from top position.#T3#
Zilla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zilla working away.#SUB#
Zilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tacarante is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zilla controls the position from side control.
Zilla tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Tacarante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Zilla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zilla prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tacarante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zilla's best efforts.
Tacarante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zilla. #SUB2#
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.
Zilla controlling the action here.
Tacarante won't allow Zilla to pass to mount.
Zilla not doing much here. #SUB#
Zilla is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacarante trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarco Zilla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tacarante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zilla under the eye.
Saul Tacarante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante lands with a shot to the body.
Tacarante getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tacarante lands a head shot.
Tacarante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zilla but Zilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Tacarante there.#T1#
Tacarante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zilla's head backwards.
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tacarante.
Tacarante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacarante misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Zilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacarante feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zillas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacarante. Zilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zilla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Tacarante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacarante sizes up Zilla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Zilla misses with a kick to the body.
Tacarante scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tacarante finds it's way through Zilla's defenses.
Zilla ducks under a wild hook from Tacarante.
A little feinted left hand from Zilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zilla avoids the body shot from Tacarante.
Tacarante throws an off balance right hand
and Zilla counters with an inside leg kick.
Tacarante scores with a body shot.
Zilla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacarante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Zilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tacarante finds it's way round the side to connect with Zilla's head.
Tacarante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Zilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tacarante lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Zilla is rocked!
Zilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Zilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tacarante cracks Zilla on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zilla falls backwards against the cage. Tacarante follows up with more strikes that drop Zilla to his knees. Tacarante keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zilla! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Weaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bentley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bentley.
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver misses with a combination
and Bentley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hunter Weaver has been cut.
Weaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Bentley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bentley misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Bentley.
Bentley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weaver.
Weaver lands a nice hook to Bentley's body. Bentley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Weaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentley, which made it look bad.
Bentley is looking to counter punch.
Weaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Weaver does it's job there.
Weaver throws a series of punches but Bentley moves out of range.
Bentley throws a big counter combination but Weaver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bentley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weaver stands and throws Bentley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weaver happy to just control the position for now.
Bentley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Weaver trying to control the action but Bentley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bentley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weaver happy to just control the position for now.
Weaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bentley keeps working.
Weaver staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Weaver.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Bentley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bentley struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bentley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Weaver seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Weaver is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weaver lands a few punches from side control.
Weaver taking a breather here.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bentley is not content to let Weaver control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Weaver dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Weaver misses with a body shot
and Bentley counters with a stiff right hand.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentley was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
A low kick from Weaver is predictable there
and Bentley counters with a stiff right hand.
Weaver shoots in looking for a takedown but Bentley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weaver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bentley misses with a straight left.
Bentley stuffs the takedown.
Bentley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentley was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Bentley misses with a straight left.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a body shot #KD#
and Bentley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weaver! Bentley lets Weaver back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Weaver is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bentley counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Weaver out cold! What a finish! Bentley is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Bentley!

Event: MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawkins as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dawkins with that takedown attempt.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
As Moura tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Moura manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Dawkins moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Moura to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB#
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura. #SUB#
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dawkins holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura wants to stall.
Dawkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Dawkins gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. Dawkins manages to retain guard.

Dawkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Jerome Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.#T4#
Moura shoots and misses #CL#
and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Moura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawkins smiles and moves away.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moura is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Moura circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins darts in looking for a takedown but Moura gets double underhooks and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Moura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moura stops a takedown attempt from Dawkins. #TD2#
Moura jumps guard and drags Dawkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moura tries to clinch up.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moura's waist but Moura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawkins off to one side.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins leaning against his opponent.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Moura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Moura fails to pull guard.
Dawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Moura avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dawkins pulls Moura into guard. #SUB#
Dawkins is looking for a triangle here but Moura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy. #T2#
Moura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawkins!
Moura prevents Dawkins from getting the reversal.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins is trying to reverse the position but instead Moura has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Moura controlling well, preventing Dawkins from escaping the position.
Dawkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dawkins is trying to break free.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Moura throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Moura keeps control of the position as Dawkins tries to break free.
Moura lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dawkins's head.#T4#
Dawkins trying to control the hands but Moura won't let him.
Moura is looking to control Dawkins but Dawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moura missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moura has his arm under Dawkins's chin here. Game over son! Moura squeezes tightly and Dawkins is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Moura!

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