Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Aztlan up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aztlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aztlan stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztlan sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ryan clinches up with Aztlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Aztlan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Aztlan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aztlan lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan jumps guard but Aztlan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Aztlan.
Aztlan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Aztlan has him pressed 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!
Aztlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aztlan.
A nice left hand lands by Aztlan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aztlan throws knees to the body.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Aztlan misses with a body punch.
Aztlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Aztlan. #T4#
Aztlan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Aztlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aztlan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aztlan to the mat! Aztlan manages to get full guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Aztlan has control of the leg.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aztlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Aztlan cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan pulls Aztlan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aztlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aztlan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aztlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan 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.
Aztlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Aztlan managing to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!#REVB#
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aztlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan 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.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aztlan is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aztlan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aztlan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Aztlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan holding on.
Aztlan is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aztlan is avoiding damage well.
Aztlan dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Aztlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aztlan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Aztlan is holding on to half guard well.
Aztlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aztlan controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Aztlan catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aztlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aztlan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Rua moves forwards but Batirovenkekikala connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
Batirovenkekikala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rua thumps Batirovenkekikala with a low kick.
Batirovenkekikala lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Batirovenkekikala staying out of range there.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a nice body punch.
Rua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua swings for the body but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Rua slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range. #T1#
Batirovenkekikala scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Batirovenkekikala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a big shot that misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Wanderlei Rua's cut is getting worse.
Batirovenkekikala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rua blocks the leg kick.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.#T2#
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batirovenkekikala.
Rua slips under a jab.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a left hand
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Batirovenkekikala as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala does it's job there.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala jabs at Rua's body.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua thows a leg kick but Batirovenkekikala checks it
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Wanderlei Rua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
A big left from Rua misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Rua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
Rua throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Batirovenkekikala's shoulder, as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid the shot.
Rua slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua lands a right hook to the body.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batirovenkekikala checks a low kick from Rua.
Jab by Batirovenkekikala.#CUT2#Jeez, Wanderlei Rua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala 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#
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a right hand.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Rua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rua misses with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Batirovenkekikala throws a big shot that misses.
Rua is looking to counter punch.
Batirovenkekikala lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batirovenkekikala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Batirovenkekikala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Batirovenkekikala.
A jab from Rua misses.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the head kick by Rua.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook.
Rua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batirovenkekikalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batirovenkekikala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rua slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
An out of breath Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Kelly jabs Vovchanchyn right on the nose. Vovchanchyn blinks but takes it well.
Kelly swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly is looking to counter the offense by Vovchanchyn and move into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly.
A head kick misses from Vovchanchyn.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Vovchanchyn. No joy for Kelly on that attempt.
It seemed like Vovchanchyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly misses with a body punch
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Kelly tries to counter with a takedown but Vovchanchyn is quick to defend against it.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Kelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kelly stacks Vovchanchyn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kelly!
Kelly 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. #T4#
Kelly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Vovchanchyn stops Kelly from passing to mount.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kelly goes for an armbar but Vovchanchyn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vovchanchyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kelly avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Kelly throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Vovchanchyn's belly button to the back.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1##CL#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vovchanchyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him off.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelly can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Vovchanchyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Vovchanchyn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Vovchanchyn didn't expect that.
Kelly pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Vovchanchyn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vovchanchyn defending well though. #T3#
Kelly with the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Vovchanchyn scoring with some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Vovchanchyn throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
Vovchanchyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vovchanchyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fedor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vovchanchyn tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but Kelly moves away #TD#
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Vovchanchyn didn't expect that.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Vovchanchyn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vovchanchyn is in guard.#REVB#
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vovchanchyn's guard. #REVR#
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly being controlled here momentarily.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but Kelly has passed to side control!
Vovchanchyn regains half guard, as Kelly was trying to land strikes.
Robert Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Kelly seems content to control.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vovchanchyn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kelly. #T3#
Kelly trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Kelly scoring with some ground and pound.
Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vovchanchyn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vovchanchyn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vovchanchyn! #REVB#
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Vovchanchyn is chipping away with strikes.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Vovchanchyn working the head and body with strikes.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kelly is being controlled here.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vovchanchyn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn takes a little break here. Kelly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Kelly.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
185 lbs

200 cm
36 yrs
292 lbs

Macker

Zulu

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Macker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Macker gets caught napping as Zulu dives in and scores a takedown. Macker manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Macker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker 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.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Macker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zulu stacks Macker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zulu!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Zulu
Macker stops Zulu from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Macker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zulu controlling the position from side mount.
Macker is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it. #T5#
Zulu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zulu wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Macker wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Zulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Macker tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (10) Zulu
Macker is in bad spot here.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T10#
Zulu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Zulu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker is in bad spot here. #T11#
Macker just trying to survive but Zulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
It looks like Zulu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Macker wants to escape the position.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
Macker trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Zulu.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zulu.
Macker is really stuck here. #T13#
Well,Macker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T14#
Macker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Macker from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controls the position.
Zulu is hanging on to Macker's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Shaka Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Augustus delivers a nice body kick.
Glover moves out of range as Augustus throws a body kick.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Augustus throws a low kick but Glover moves out of range easily.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Glover blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Glover lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Glover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus throws a head kick but Glover moves out of range.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Augustus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glover lands with an overhand left.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Glover.
Augustus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Augustus scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Augustus is rocked!#CUT2#Aurelius Augustus's cut is getting worse.
Glover lunges at Augustus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Augustus's hand.
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover throws an overhand right that drops Augustus like a sack of potatoes! Glover dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover is the new middleweight champion!
Buster Glover took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, New Standard for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelius Augustus was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Bonney misses with a hook.
Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bonney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonney scores with a hook.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a leg kick
letting Bonney counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sullivan is rocked!
Bonney misses with a right hand
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonney is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
and Bonney counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sullivan! He's just covering up as Bonney starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William H Bonney!
A very excited looking William H Bonney 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: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Rua misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Rua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Rua cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Rua throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Johnson.#T2#
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Rua shrugs it off though.
Rua looks winded!
Rua misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson keeps Rua at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Rua.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Rua tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Rua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Rua misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Johnson drops Rua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rua looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Wanderlei Rua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Saunders wants to clinch
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Vovchanchyn with an uppercut!
Saunders cracks Vovchanchyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saunders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Saunders scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Vovchanchyn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saunders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vovchanchyn! But no joy.
Vovchanchyn catches Saunders with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.#T1#
Vovchanchyn connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch
and Saunders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vovchanchyn thinking.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Saunders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vovchanchyn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vovchanchyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vovchanchyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saunders lands the left hand.
Vovchanchyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saunders is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vovchanchyn! But no joy.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left. #T2#
Saunders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn seems to have recovered his senses.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vovchanchyn! But no joy.#CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Saunders on the inside. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Saunders throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands an uppercut.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Saunders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders misses with a hook to the body
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn connects with the punch.#KD2#
Vovchanchyn cracks Saunders with an uppercut from hell and Saunders crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vovchanchyn's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Saunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn content to stall in guard here.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Saunders to sweep him here. #T4#
Vovchanchyn scoring with some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Vovchanchyn throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vovchanchyn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vovchanchyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saunders wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saunders finds it's way round the side to connect with Vovchanchyn's head.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saunders takes a step back to recover.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Vovchanchyn counters with a beautiful punch that sends Saunders to the canvas!
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!
Vovchanchyn throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Vovchanchyn pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard. #REVB#
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vovchanchyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Vovchanchyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn distracts Saunders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saunders has momentary wrist control but Vovchanchyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Vovchanchyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn is working Saunders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Vovchanchyn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn thows a leg kick but Saunders checks it
enabling Saunders to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.
Saunders throws a poor cross that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders connects with the punch.#CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vovchanchyn blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders tries to clinch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a huge left! Saunders is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vovchanchyn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saunders from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vovchanchyn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Vovchanchyn!
After winning the bout, Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Brewer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yogpeeth throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Yogpeeth.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yogpeeth. Yogpeeth obviously looking to wear him down.
Yogpeeth ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
A low kick from Brewer is predictable there
and Yogpeeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
Yogpeeth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Yogpeeth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brewer prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Yogpeeth misses with a wild combination.
Yogpeeth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Yogpeeth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brewer lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yogpeeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Brewer.
Yogpeeth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer throws a front kick that sends Yogpeeth stumbling back into the cage.
Brewer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Yogpeeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yogpeeth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Yogpeeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yogpeeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yogpeeth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Yogpeeth. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Brewer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yogpeeth.
Yogpeeth moves forwards but Brewer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yogpeeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Yogpeeth misses the jab.
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Yogpeeth saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yogpeeth. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Brewer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brewer lunges at Yogpeeth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yogpeeth's hand.
Yogpeeth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Yogpeeth avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Yogpeeth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Yogpeeth slips under a jab from Brewer.
Yogpeeth wants to counter with a clinch but Brewer pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yogpeeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Yogpeeth, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer tries to work over Yogpeeth's front leg with a kick but Yogpeeth checks it.
Yogpeeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yogpeeth throws a body shot but no joy.
Yogpeeth moves out of range of the body kick.
Brewer lands a really nice looking cross but Yogpeeth seems unphased.
Brewer punishes Yogpeeth's body with a nice straight punch.
Yogpeeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yogpeeth circles away quickly and effectively.
Yogpeeth tries to counter with a clinch but Brewer shakes him off and moves away.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yogpeeth. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yogpeeth 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 Brewer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brewer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Brewer thuds his shin into the meat of Yogpeeth's side.
Yogpeeth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yogpeeth misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back.#CL2#
Yogpeeth moves into range and clinches up with Brewer.
Yogpeeth prevents a body shot from Brewer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brewer.#ROC#Yogpeeth is rocked!
Brewer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yogpeeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Brewer finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Yogpeeth fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Yogpeeth takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Brewer.
Yogpeeth looks winded!
Brewer lands a big right hand that drops Yogpeeth! The killer instinct kicks in and Brewer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brewer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brewer!

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan thumps Marek with a low kick.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aztlan works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Marek lands with a shot to the body.
Aztlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aztlan scores with a nice head shot.
Marek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marek moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Aztlan 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.
Marek misses with a lunging right hand
and Aztlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.#T1#
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice body shot.
Marek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aztlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aztlan with a body shot.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marek doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Aztlan has Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Aztlan.
Aztlan working aggressively here.
Aztlan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztlan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan. #T2#
Marek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aztlan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Marek.
Marek cracks Aztlan with a nice body shot.
Aztlan blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aztlan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a shot to the body.
Aztlan lands a right hand.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan trying to stall but Marek improves his position.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marek is keeping busy.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Marek on the inside. #BC2#
Marek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Marek both land. Nice combination.
Aztlan cracks Marek with an open hand slap.
Aztlan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aztlan thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Aztlan moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marek duly obliges.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aztlan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Marek misses.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aztlan scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Aztlan swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Aztlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marek moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Aztlan is looking to slow Marek down with leg kicks.
Aztlan staying out of range there.
Aztlan moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#That has opened up Kamil Marek's cut even more.
Aztlan looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aztlan with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Marek finds it's target.
Aztlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
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#
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aztlan.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztlan misses the target.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek blocks the body kick.
Aztlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Marek circles away.
Aztlan throws a body kick that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Marek finds it's target.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
Marek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marek's head backwards.
Aztlan throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
It seemed like Marek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
Marek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Aztlan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A left lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marek can do to turn this around?
Marek misses with a looping right.
Marek swinging wildly here.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Aztlan moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aztlan tests Marek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marek fails to land with a series of punches.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Aztlan moves into range and clinches up with Marek.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Aztlan.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike.
Marek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aztlan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marek can turn it around.
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!
Aztlan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztlan lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan wants to stall.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan gets through Marek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aztlan.
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aztlan tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Aztlan avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. #T3#
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Marek breaks from the clinch.
Marek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aztlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aztlan looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek throws a hook but Aztlan avoids it easily.
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!
The fighters circling - Aztlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek jabs Aztlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Marek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marek in his tracks.
Aztlan misses with a kick to the body
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztlan thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Aztlan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aztlan lands a jab.
Aztlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marek under the eye.
Marek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Aztlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Aztlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Marek dips to his left and cracks Aztlan with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aztlan moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Marek missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Aztlan counters with an inside leg kick.
Aztlan throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.
Marek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marek.
Marek blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan throws a leg kick
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Marek scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek moves out of range of the body kick from Aztlan.
Marek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aztlan. Aztlan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Aztlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
A head kick by Aztlan misses
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Aztlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aztlan scores with a punch to the head.
Aztlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Marek slips a straight right by Aztlan.
A nice side step and Marek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan misses with a looping right.
Marek throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Aztlan is looking to slow Marek down with leg kicks.
Marek checks the leg kick.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Aztlan is rocked!
Marek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Aztlan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Marek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Aztlan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a big right hand! Oh Aztlan is in trouble here! Marek follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Kamil Marek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Augustus dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
As Ainsworth backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Augustus.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus throws a lazy head kick
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily. #T2#
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Augustus thows a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Augustus was not able to check.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.#T4#
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Augustus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus moved away.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus. #T1#
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Augustus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a three punch combo that has Augustus backing up. Augustus nods at Ainsworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth. #T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus fakes the leg kick and cracks Ainsworth in the body.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth misses with a double jab.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth clobbers Augustus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Augustus misses
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Augustus.#T1#
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Ainsworth lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.#T3#
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth takes one to the side of the head.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Augustus avoids it.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Augustus. That snapped Ainsworth's head back. #T4#
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus lands a high kick!
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAugustus.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Augustus.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Augustus counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Augustus.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus lands a nice looking body kick.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Augustus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target. #T3#
Augustus swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Ainsworth connects with a high kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range. #T4#
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus connects with a high kick.
Ainsworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ainsworth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus had his way with Wilfred Ainsworth in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth jabs at Augustus's body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.#T3#
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tucker misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Sullivan.
Tucker throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws a push kick but Tucker slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Sullivan lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tucker coming out on top.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick.
Tucker with a nice calf kick.
Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Sullivan counters with a body kick.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Tucker throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Tucker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!#CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tucker tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tucker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sullivan is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan won't allow it.
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 Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sullivan counters with a quick kick to the body but Tucker blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tucker to score with a decent uppercut.
Tucker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Sullivan tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Sullivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sullivan is rocked!
Charles Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker pounces like a tiger and cracks Sullivan with a vicious hook! Sullivan is down but not out! Tucker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Tucker!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Tucker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Phol blocks a head kick by Rua.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Rua misses with a body shot
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Rua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol slips under a jab from Rua.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rua connects with a leg kick.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Rua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phol counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua avoids the body shot from Phol.
A jab from Phol misses.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua dodges the punch combination from Phol.
Phol is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Rua throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws a hook but Phol blocks it.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Phol scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Rua throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Rua manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua digs a good hook to Phol's body.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Phol's side.
Phol is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Phol.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Phol tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phol throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a big right hand! Oh Phol is in trouble here! Rua follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Rua!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Ward misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vovchanchyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Vovchanchyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Ward 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.
Ward throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Ward tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
A nice combination there by Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Vovchanchyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Ward ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Vovchanchyn's head back.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ward scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Ward tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ward pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Ward misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Vovchanchyn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward won't allow Vovchanchyn to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vovchanchyn is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ward throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward looks to land a combination. Vovchanchyn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovchanchyn as he avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tries to move to mount but Vovchanchyn blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face as Ward controls the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ward working away.
Ward just content to control the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward misses with the combination.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Vovchanchyn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Ward.
Well Ward 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023

165 cm
35 yrs
160 lbs

165 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

Siam

Toehold

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up. #T1#
Toehold controlling the action here.
Siam wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Siam has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T3#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well. #T4#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Toehold#T6#
Siam is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold looking to control.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T9#
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold stalling.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold prevents Siam from improving his position.#T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023

195 cm
29 yrs
180 lbs

170 cm
36 yrs
172 lbs

Johnson

Miyagi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Miyagi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Miyagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyagi is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (16) Miyagi
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Miyagi advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (18) Miyagi
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson regains half guard.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (18) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miyagi taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

Archer

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 42 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lee tightens his grip and picks Archer up, before dumping him to the ground. Archer manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Lee
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Archer is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Archer looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Archer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Lee
Archer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (10) Lee#T2#
Archer wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (13) Lee
Archer tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Lee controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Archer tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back. #T4#
Archer prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Archer is staying busy.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Archer is trying to break free. #T5#
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee 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.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is not content to let Archer control the position.
Lee is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T9#
Lee has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (13) Lee#SUB#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (17) Lee
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Lee wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Lee controls the position.#T12#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free. #T13#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape the position.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T14#
Archer tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 17 to 5.
An out of breath John Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023

180 cm
36 yrs
187 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
188 lbs

Cruz

Vrjalya

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrjalya shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vrjalya dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Michael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Vrjalya.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vrjalya looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stalling. #T1#
Cruz is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.#T2#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya is trying to control but Cruz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Vrjalya
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Vrjalya prevents Cruz from moving into mount.
Vrjalya is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya being controlled for a moment.
Cruz working away.#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looks to move to half guard but instead Cruz has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (10) vs (0) Vrjalya#T7#
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Vrjalya tries to control Cruz's body but Cruz pushes him off. Vrjalya squirms to his side and now Cruz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (13) vs (0) Vrjalya
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T8#
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Vrjalya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vrjalya wants to escape the position.
Cruz wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.#T9#
Vrjalya tries to escape the position.
Cruz wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Vrjalya buck him off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
What can Vrjalya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz not allowing Vrjalya to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cruz is hanging on to Vrjalya's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Cruz gets his hands free as Vrjalya looks to control. #T11#
Vrjalya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control his opponent's hands but Cruz gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Vrjalya right now.
Cruz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (13) vs (2) Vrjalya#T12#
Vrjalya trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T14#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Vrjalya controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controlling Vrjalya's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Michael Cruz retains his welterweight title!
Michael Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Yogpeeth misses.
Crusher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yogpeeth. Yogpeeth obviously looking to wear him down.
Rudra Yogpeeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crusher misses with a head kick.
Yogpeeth misses with a looping right.
Yogpeeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Yogpeeth throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Crusher to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Yogpeeth lands.
Yogpeeth moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
It appears Crusher was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crusher blocks a jab.
Crusher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yogpeeth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yogpeeth jabs Crusher right on the nose. Crusher blinks but takes it well.
Crusher misses with a leg kick
and Yogpeeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yogpeeth tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Yogpeeth.#T1#
Crusher works Yogpeeth's body with a nice hook.
Crusher throws a right hand that Yogpeeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Yogpeeth also avoids with ease.
Crusher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yogpeeth counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Crusher! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Yogpeeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudra Yogpeeth!

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Augustus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yi if he has to take too many more of those.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yi. Yi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yi digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
Augustus tries a head kick but it misses.
Yi scores with a jab to the head.
Augustus cracks Yi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Augustus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yi walks into a stiff left hand from Augustus.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Augustus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yi sprawling to the canvas! Yi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Augustus finish him?! #ROC#Yi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jin Yi has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Augustus finish him?
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yi seems to have recovered his senses.
Yi looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but Augustus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Yi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yi if he has to take too many more of those.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yi avoids the head kick by Augustus.
Yi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yi ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Yi blocks it.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yi in his tracks.
Augustus misses with a head kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Yi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Yi has gone for a leg lock! Augustus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yi's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Augustus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yi.
Augustus gets to mount! Yi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yi is desperately trying to improve his position but Augustus has a good base and remains in mount.
Augustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Yi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Augustus content to control rather than advance.
Augustus prevents Yi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Yi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Augustus defends well.#SUB2#
Yi looking for a guillotine here but Augustus defends easily.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Yi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yi shoots in for a takedown but Augustus shows good takedown defense.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
and Yi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range.
Yi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yi throws a body kick that misses.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Yi moved away.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yi can do to turn this around?
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Yi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Augustus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Augustus as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Augustus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Yi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Yi should have avoided that one.
Aurelius Augustus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yi misses with a leg kick
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yi scores with a nice body kick.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus with a jab.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Yi is just out of range.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Yi moved out of range nicely.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus moves forwards but Yi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augustus throws a wild body kick that Yi sees coming a mile off.
Yi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Yi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus lands a jab.
Yi takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus connects with a crisp jab.
Yi moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Yi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yi flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yi's head backwards.
Augustus throws an overhand right that drops Yi like a sack of potatoes! Augustus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Aurelius Augustus 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: CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023

200 cm
35 yrs
292 lbs

202 cm
35 yrs
265 lbs

Zulu

Camara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zulu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Camara
Zulu trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Camara is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu controls the position from side control.#T1#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara trying to control but Zulu postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu stalling. #T3#
Zulu is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Zulu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (2) Camara#T4#
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Zulu is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture. #T5#
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zulu trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up. #T6#
Camara prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T7#
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy. #T8#
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (4) vs (5) Camara
Camara wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely.
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu can't escape the position.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape. #T9#
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camara fails to take his opponent's back.
Zulu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (5) Camara
Camara keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Zulu stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (7) Camara
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Zulu 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.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (8) vs (7) Camara
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Zulu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Zulu stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Camara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Camara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zulu is taking a breather. Camara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu is taking a breather. Camara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camara trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zulu is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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