Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Halsti moves into the clinch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#BC2#
Halsti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halsti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saitoh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.
Halsti wants to control for a moment but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saitoh keeps working.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Halsti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Halsti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Saitoh is keeping the position.
Halsti trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halsti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a couple of short punches.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Halsti working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the head.
Saitoh takes a swing at Halsti's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halsti under the eye.#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saitoh is keeping busy.
Saitoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saitoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halsti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saitoh tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Halsti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halsti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saitoh tries to clinch up
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halsti.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Halsti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Halsti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.#T1#
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti slips under a jab from Saitoh.#TD#
Saitoh feints and as Halsti raises his hands in defense, Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saitoh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saitoh distracts Halsti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh stays in close to Halsti's body and controls the position.
Halsti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Saitoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halsti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halsti is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Halsti wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh is taking a breather. Halsti 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.#T3#
Halsti strikes from the bottom but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saitoh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh staying calm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halsti manages to get back to half guard.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Halsti defends it.
Halsti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halsti 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halsti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Saitoh. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Saitoh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halsti is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halsti is trying to escape the position but Saitoh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saitoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saitoh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halsti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halsti is trying to improve his position.
Halsti trying his best to control but Saitoh has mounted him.
Halsti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saitoh lands with some strikes.#T2#
Halsti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saitoh unloading with bombs!#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Halsti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Lima throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a hook.
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lima slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by White.
Lima stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima slips a straight right by White.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
A counter left hand to the body from Lima misses its target.
Lima throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White slips under a jab from Lima.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
Lima throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily. #T2#
White misses the jab.
White misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a hook
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Jone White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White misses with a hook
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Lima scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima slips a straight right by White.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Lima jabs at White's body.
White misses with a hook
and Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a looping right.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima misses with a straight right.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima moves out of range as White strikes.
Lima throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a hook
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Lima looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from White misses.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caique Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from White misses.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima lands a jab to White's midsection.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White 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.
White throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caique Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a straight left.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima counters with a nice body shot.
Lima connects with a single shot there.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
White lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Caique Lima has been cut.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
White misses with a body shot.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from White.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Nice cross by Lima.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Lima slips under a jab.
White misses with a looping right.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lima misses.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a left hand
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Lima misses with a looping left.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
White loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jone White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caique Lima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lima.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
White throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Lima slips a straight right by White.
Lima scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Lima finds it's way through White's defenses.
Lima scores with a jab.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima misses with a straight right.
White looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Lima slips a straight right by White.
Lima throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White misses with a right hand
and Lima counters with a nice body shot.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from White.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from White.
Lima lands with a shot to the body.
White throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Lima throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lima looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Lima cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White misses with a right hand
and Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.#T4#
White throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back.
Lima swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Lima works the jab nicely.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Caique Lima!

Caique Lima wins by unanimous decision!

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ironfeld throws a lazy uppercut
and Mineiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ironfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mineiro.
Mineiro tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironfeld jabs Mineiro right on the nose. Mineiro blinks but takes it well.
Ironfeld missing with a left hand there. Mineiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mineiro throws a hook to the side of Ironfeld's head but Ironfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironfeld avoids the body shot from Mineiro.
Mineiro throws an overhand right that lands on Ironfeld's shoulder, as Ironfeld tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut. Mineiro saw that one coming.
Mineiro throwing a counter right hand but Ironfeld manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Mineiro is just out of range.
Ironfeld 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.
Mineiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mineiro ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.#T1#
Ironfeld throws a hook to the side of Mineiro's head but Mineiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mineiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironfeld slips under a jab from Mineiro.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mineiro defends it well.
Mineiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mineiro.
Ironfeld misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld sizes up Mineiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ironfeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mineiro.
Ironfeld misses with a hook
and Mineiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironfeld misses with a hook. Mineiro ducked under it nicely.
Mineiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mineiro jabs Ironfeld to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld lands with a straight right. Mineiro didn't see that one coming.
Mineiro lands with an overhand left.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld cracks Mineiro with a good jab.
Mineiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mineiro pushes Ironfeld up against the cage in a clinch.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ironfeld just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Ironfeld turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mineiro blocking some punches.
Mineiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elinho Mineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ironfeld wants the takedown. Mineiro is fighting it off but Ironfeld persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mineiro's guard against the cage.
Ironfeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Mineiro has wrist control.#T3#
Ironfeld is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mineiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ironfeld defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironfeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mineiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Mineiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ironfeld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ironfeld distracts Mineiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mineiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ironfeld uses it to pass to side control.
Ironfeld working the ground and pound but Mineiro is defending the strikes.
Ironfeld works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ironfeld controlling from side mount.
Mineiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Mineiro is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Ironfeld. That snapped Mineiro's head back.
Mineiro slips a jab from Ironfeld.
Mineiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mineiro lands with a nice body punch.
Ironfeld's corner calls for a 1-2. Ironfeld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Elinho Mineiro has been cut.
Ironfeld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ironfeld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mineiro gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mineiro tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ironfeld is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mineiro buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mineiro!! Mineiro is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ironfeld throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Ironfeld!
A very excited looking Theros Ironfeld 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: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Alela shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.#CL#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Alela in a clinch.
Alela lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Soares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alela controls the pace.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alela is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
Alela looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Alela pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alela is working for a kimura here but Soares manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alela's guard.
Soares is standing up over Alela. Alela looks to escape but Soares dives into side control. #SUB#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
Alela is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soares is controlling him well.#T2##ES2#
Alela explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
Alela fails to land the takedown.
Alela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soares defends it nicely.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Gabriel Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela throws a chopping leg kick but Soares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with some punches. #T3#
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls Alela into guard. #SUB#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alela is aware though and is defending well.
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares seems keen to control Alela's posture.
Alela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alela has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares controls Alela momentarily but Alela frees himself. #T4#
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares is trying to keep Alela in close.
Alela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Soares blocks the leg kick.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Soares scores with a punch to the head.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Alela.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alela misses with a leg kick.
Alela throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alela has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alela uses from the top position.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Alela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Alela content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Soares has locked up a guillotine! Soares's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alela is holding on here and Soares must be using up a lot of energy. Alela has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Soares gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Soares!

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Wolf slips a jab from Smith.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Smith.
A low kick lands for Wolf.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith thows a body kick. Wolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Wolf unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wolf avoids a kick to the body.
As Smith backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Wolf connects with a leg kick.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith with a jab.#CL#
Smith has Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Smith digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf counters with a body kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith with a nice cross.#T3#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Wolf lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Wolf takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Wolf moved away.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.#T4#
Smith staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Wolf unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T1#
That kick from Smith tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Wolf and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Wolf blocking some punches.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wolf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolf is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Wolf.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land. #BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wolf defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.
Wolf avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Smith wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Smith backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith thows a body kick. Wolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
And Wolf responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith 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.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Smith is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Wolf tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage. #BC2#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target. #T3#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Wolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabs at Wolf's body.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a push kick but Wolf slaps the foot to one side.
Wolf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith misses with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Aaron Wolf spoke after the fight, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Lima connects with a jab.
Lima scores with a decent looking hook.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Birdwhistle 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. #CL#
Birdwhistle pushes Lima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Lima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle prevents Lima from breaking the clinch.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Lima stalling in the clinch but Birdwhistle improves position.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Birdwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lima's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Birdwhistle throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws a good cross that connects.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Birdwhistle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch successfully.
Lima tries to break free but Birdwhistle pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but Birdwhistle won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle looking to throw knees to the head but Lima is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Lima tries to tie him up.
Birdwhistle scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lima jabs at Birdwhistle's body.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lima scores with a hook.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caique Lima will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lima cracks a nice hook into Birdwhistle's ribs.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birdwhistle scores with a nice right hand.
Caique Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle swings for the body but Lima moves out of range. #CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle tries to land knees in the clinch but Lima avoids the damage to the body.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Birdwhistle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lima wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to break free but Birdwhistle has control.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lima breaks the clinch.
Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Birdwhistle coming out on top.
Birdwhistle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Birdwhistle misses
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Birdwhistle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birdwhistle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima moves out of range as Birdwhistle strikes.#T2#
Lima lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
Lima lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Lima misses.
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a right hand that misses
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima throws a hook but Birdwhistle blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Birdwhistle misses the target.
Lima blocks a jab.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caique Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima is trying to break free.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lima's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Lima.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lima counter with a right hand.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the body
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lima stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lima jabs Birdwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birdwhistle thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birdwhistle misses with an uppercut
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle with a nice calf kick.
Birdwhistle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Birdwhistle scrambles back to his feet.
Birdwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Lima connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birdwhistle in his tracks.
Birdwhistle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Birdwhistle throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Lima scores with a nice head shot.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima lands a head shot.
Lima lands a slapping body shot.
Birdwhistle walks into a jab.
Birdwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Birdwhistle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the body
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Birdwhistle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Birdwhistle throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Caique Lima!

Caique Lima wins by unanimous decision!
Lysander Birdwhistle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karokaro rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Karokaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards. #BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Karokaro catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Weight avoids nicely.
Karokaro slips a jab from Weight.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Weight.
Karokaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karokaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karokaro to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karokaro forces Weight back against the cage and clinches.
Weight is trying to push Karokaro away but Karokaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karokaro is working Weight over against the cage.
Karokaro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karokaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karokaro avoiding damage. #BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weight with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Karokaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro. #T4#
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro thumps Weight with a low kick.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weight throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Jab by Karokaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight throws out a counter right but Karokaro avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karokaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Weight.#T1#
Karokaro moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Karokaro takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Weight misses.
Nice uppercut there from Weight.
Karokaro tests Weight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weight blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Karokaro throws a head kick that Weight semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Weight is rocked!#T3#
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Karokaro with a hook.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
Karokaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Karokaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Karokaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weight lands with a nice body punch.
Karokaro throws a right hand that misses
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Karokaro throws a solid leg kick but Weight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karokaro.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karokaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight ducks right into an uppercut from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a series of wild punches.
As Weight backs away, Karokaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karokaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Karokaro throws a big counter combination but Weight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a hook
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Karokaro drives through and clinches with Weight against the cage.
Karokaro trying to stall but Weight improves his position. #BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Karokaro moves into range and clinches up with Weight.#T2#
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Weight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karokaro lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Weight jumps back.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karokaro, as that shot connected.
Weight slips under a jab.
Weight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karokaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
Karokaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab. #T4#
Karokaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Karokaro! He's out on his feet! Weight rushes in and drops Karokaro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Welter Weight!
After winning the bout, Welter Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua Cara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tua Cara. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Tua Cara lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Niaz avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Niaz has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Tua Cara just leaning against Niaz, taking a breather.
Niaz jumps guard but Tua Cara stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Niaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tua Cara fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tua Cara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Niaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tua Cara to the mat. Tua Cara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz trying to control but Tua Cara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Niaz advances to half guard.
Tua Cara is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Tua Cara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Tua Cara showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Niaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tua Cara is defending well though. Niaz let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Tua Cara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Niaz. #SUB#
Tua Cara is trying to defend against the choke here but Niaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Niaz Tightens the hold and Tua Cara taps out furiously! Niaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widenose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Widenose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Widenose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose throws some wild stikes that Torres manages to avoid easily.
Widenose lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Widenose is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Torres is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
After winning the bout, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Wasselach misses
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Wasselach throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalime throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lalime misses with a straight left.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Wasselach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lalime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wasselach lands a head kick!
Wasselach misses with a lunging right hand
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.#CL2#
Lalime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wasselach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasselach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Wasselach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a good low kick that Lalime was not able to check. #T2#
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasselach thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lalime has managed to clinch.
Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Wasselach digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Wasselach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lalime smiles and moves away.
Wasselach with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Wasselach pushes him away.
Lalime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasselach connects with a high kick.
Wasselach misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wasselach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
As Wasselach backs off Lalime throws a huge counter combo but Wasselach manages to avoid it all.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Wasselach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lalime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime blocks a head kick by Wasselach.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wasselach clinches up against the cage.
Lalime missing with knees to the body.
Wasselach blocking some punches.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wasselach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is getting worse.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lalime just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wasselach. That's going to slow Lalime down.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lalime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lalime's sensitive parts.
Lalime lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Wasselach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wasselach motions for Lalime to come forward. Wasselach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lalime to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasselach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lalime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wasselach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lalime 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.
Wasselach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Wasselach lands a jab to the head.
Wasselach throws a lazy head kick
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Lalime.#T2#
Wasselach throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Lalime counters with a nice right hand that sends Wasselach toppling to the canvas! Wasselach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lalime finish him?!#ROC2#Wasselach is rocked!#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach throws a leg kick
and Lalime counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halsti.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halsti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Halsti fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Halsti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halsti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Halsti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Halsti darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.

Gonzalez sneaks out the side door and pushes Halsti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Halsti pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti tries to pull guard but Gonzalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Halsti throws an elbow that misses.
Halsti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Halsti fails to pull guard. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halsti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzalez can pounce on him.
Halsti fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Halsti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti blocks a body shot from Gonzalez. #T3##BC2#
Halsti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halsti scores with a leg kick.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halsti misses with a wild combination.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halsti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Halsti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Halsti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Halsti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Halsti is just out of range.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Halsti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Halsti fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Halsti clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Halsti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halsti is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!
Shaun Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonzalez is controlling Halsti's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Halsti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halsti is working away from the top position though.
Gonzalez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Halsti gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halsti looks to clinch
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Halsti saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Halsti's head back.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a big head kick but Halsti shrugs it off. #T3#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halsti has his takedown stuffed
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Halsti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaun Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halsti throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Halsti fails with the takedown
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!#ROC#Halsti is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shaun Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti is breathing heavily.
Halsti needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti staying out of range there.
Halsti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halsti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.#TD2#
Halsti shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Halsti tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti content to stall in guard here.
Halsti trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halsti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Halsti stands up from Gonzalez's guard - Halsti perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Halsti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Halsti moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Halsti has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Halsti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Halsti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halsti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Halsti should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halsti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Halsti misses with a left hand
and Halsti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!
Halsti is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Halsti shoots in but no luck this time.
Halsti misses with a takedown #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Gonzalez!
Shaun Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Wang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Lima into the ropes.
Wang looking to slow down the pace here.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang pushes Lima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Lima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lima tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.
Wang stalling.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang. #CL#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lima wants to stall.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wang has Lima pressed against the ropes.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Wang misses with some punches.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
A big left from Lima misses.
Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.#T2#
Wang misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima lands the left hand.#CL#
Wang clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang stalling.
Lima takes a shot to the head.
Lima blocks an uppercut.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lima wants to break free but Wang has control.
Wang prevents Lima from breaking the clinch.
Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Lima catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Lima's corner calls for a 1-2. Lima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Wang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Young Wang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Lima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima lands with a right hand.
Wang cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wang throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.#CL#
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.
Lima tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the ropes.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lima into the ropes.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.
Caique Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Wang is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang has his back to the ropes.
Wang gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wang lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wang.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head. #BC#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lima cracks Wang with a good jab.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang is looking to counter punch.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the ropes.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lima up against the ropes.#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang lands with a cross.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima 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.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lima.#KD#
Wang connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Lima onto his butt! Lima bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Lima is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Caique Lima has been cut.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him?
Lima drops his guard momentarily, allowing Wang to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Lima! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Wang takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hung Young Wang!

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Lama throws a sloppy head kick and Mineiro moves out of range easily. #TD#
Lama gets caught flat footed, as Mineiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lama is wriggling around but Mineiro manages to pass to half guard.
Lama is looking to improve his position.
Lama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lama is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mineiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mineiro.
Mineiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Mineiro prevents Lama from improving his position.
Lama is not content to let Mineiro control the position.
Lama gets back to full guard.
Mineiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mineiro won't allow Lama to sweep him here.
Mineiro forces his way into half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lama wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Lama kicks Mineiro off and gets back to his feet.
Lama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mineiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Lama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mineiro is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Lama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lama trying to pass the guard but Mineiro defending well.
Lama looks to land a strike but Mineiro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Mineiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mineiro trying to keep a closed guard but Lama is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lama content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mineiro has locked up a guillotine! Mineiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lama is holding on here and Mineiro must be using up a lot of energy. Lama has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mineiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elinho Mineiro!

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Chan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Soares moves into the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Chan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Soares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Chan is posturing up here but Soares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chan has to tap! Slick submission there by Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Paul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Bigfoot BJJ inform us that Ferguson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paul wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ferguson has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Paul pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paul with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Paul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paul chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson controls Paul momentarily but Paul frees himself.
Paul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Paul postures up. #SUB2#
Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Paul postures up.
Paul trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paul trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson is trying to keep Paul in close.
Paul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paul working some strikes from top position.
Paul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage.
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Ferguson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paul has his hands clasped together but Ferguson extends and breaks Paul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferguson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from River lands.
Wolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
River throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Jab from River.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
River throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
River drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
River wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - River advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
River postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close.
River's corner is telling him to maintain position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Wolf has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
River throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River's guard. Nice move by Wolf!#REVB#
River 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.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
Wolf wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #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.#SUB#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily. #SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf is trying to counter with his kicks.
River misses with an uppercut
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
River shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolf's guard.
River wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well.
Wolf stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wolf presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
River is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf fails to move to back control.
River is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
River is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
River tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolf wants to take his opponent's back but River doesn't allow it. #T3#
Wolf prevents River from getting the reversal.
Wolf controlling his opponent.
Wolf trying to control but River is having none of it.
River really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wolf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. River can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf prevents River from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
River misses with a body shot.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
River slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a nice strike.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Kollaa River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
River looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
River jabs at Wolf's body.#T1#
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
River ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
River misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf avoids the body shot from River.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Wolf lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Kollaa River's cut is getting worse.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
River fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolf just manages to avoid it.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
River takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Wolf.
River misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
River scores with a body shot.
River scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
River throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a jab to the head. #T4#
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolf crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Wolf gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Wolf manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
River goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
As River backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of River's head. #BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Wolf slips under a jab from River.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
River is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
Wolf throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Wolf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #TD#
River shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Bigfoot BJJ inform us that Wolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T1#
River with a nice head shot there.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River stays in close to Wolf's body and controls the position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.#SUB#
River drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and River jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Wolf controlling the position.#SUB2#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wolf has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wolf is trying to keep River in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
River throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf throws a counter combo.
Wolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Aaron Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolf checks a leg kick.
Wolf tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River digs a good hook to Wolf's 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!
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
River cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
River swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Wolf throws a fast counter high kick but River manages to duck under it in time.
River misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River had his way with Aaron Wolf in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kollaa River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
River blocks a head kick by Wolf.
River throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
And Wolf responds with a good body kick, but River manages to step out the way in time.
River is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
River swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Wolf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolf slips under a jab from River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wolf counters with a solid body kick.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from River.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River scores with a jab.
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!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River works the jab nicely.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from River.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
As River backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
Wolf tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Wolf throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
River takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River fails with the takedown.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf throws a hook but River avoids it easily.#T4#
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a leg kick but Wolf moved away.
A good leg kick by River.
A left lands for River.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Wolf avoids the body shot from River.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kollaa River made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bomstaerk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soares!
Bomstaerk lands some shots froms side control.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Bomstaerk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Bomstaerk taking a breather here.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Soares 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.#T1#
Bomstaerk taking a break here but Soares is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bomstaerk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bomstaerk is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bomstaerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Soares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bomstaerk is looking to defend but Soares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bomstaerk! Soares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bomstaerk taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Soares!

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Wasselach throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasselach lands a nice looking body shot.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. Wasselach knows he should have avoided that one.
Wasselach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Wasselach didn't see that one coming.
Wasselach slips under a jab.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller 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.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wasselach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wasselach throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Wasselach moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wasselach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Wasselach.
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasselach misses with the body kick
and Weismuller counters with a nice body kick.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasselach gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Weismuller throws a body kick that misses.
Wasselach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with a right hand
letting Weismuller counter with a right hand.
Wasselach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasselach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Wasselach is avoiding it.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasselach. That did some damage!
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Weismuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wasselach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Wasselach misses with the combination. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Wasselach.
Weismuller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wasselach walks into a left hand.
Wasselach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Wasselach misses.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Wasselach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasselach. That did some damage!
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Wasselach misses.
Weismuller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weismuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Wasselach replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weismuller blocks it well.
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
A bone on bone clash there as Wasselach blocks the leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wasselach counter with a right hand.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasselach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wasselach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller thows a leg kick but Wasselach checks it
and Wasselach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller feints and then cracks Wasselach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasselach down.
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Wasselach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Wasselach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wasselach cracks a nice hook into Weismuller's ribs.
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasselach throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Wasselach saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Wasselach.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut
and Wasselach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weismuller 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Wasselach's body. #T1#
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
Weismuller scores with a push kick.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
Wasselach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Wasselach fails to land with a series of punches.
Weismuller swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Weismuller lands a head shot.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Wasselach catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wasselach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wasselach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wasselach might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weismuller has got the better of the exchanges.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Wasselach feints a counter leg kick.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasselach works the jab nicely.
Wasselach moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Wasselach avoids it.
Wasselach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.#T3#
Wasselach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasselach scores with a head kick. Weismuller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller works Wasselach's body with a nice hook.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller lands a jab to Wasselach's midsection.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Wasselach misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller throws a low kick, looking for Wasselach's leg but Wasselach calmly moves out of range.
Wasselach was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller connects with the punch.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller throws a lazy head kick
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wasselach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Wasselach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasselach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wasselach.
Wasselach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Weismuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wasselach on the side of the head.
Wasselach tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gotan Wasselach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Wasselach looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasselach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Wasselach thuds his right hand into Weismuller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weismuller eats them both and turns towards Wasselach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasselach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasselach throws a poor cross that misses
and Weismuller counters with a low kick, right behind Wasselach 's knee. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasselach. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasselach defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wasselach misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Wasselach as he checks the leg kick.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Weismuller thows a body kick. Wasselach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Weismuller lands but Wasselach takes it in his stride.
Wasselach tries to clinch up.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.#T2#
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.
Wasselach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Wasselach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wasselach scrambles back to his feet.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Jab by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Wasselach keeps it at a distance.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasselach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Wasselach wants to land a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wasselach throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller misses with a body shot
and Wasselach counters with a nice body kick.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Wasselach off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wasselach just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasselach blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Wasselach shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024

195 cm
19 yrs
211 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
205 lbs

Lima

Robillard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Caique Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Michel Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima tries to clinch there but Robillard circles away. #CL2#
Robillard drives through and clinches with Lima against the ropes. #TD2#
Robillard jumps guard and drags Lima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robillard is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass 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.#SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Robillard is defending it quite comfortably.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Robillard is defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robillard is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robillard avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Robillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Robillard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caique Lima!

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nightmare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nightmare throws a hook to the side of Mineiro's head but Mineiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nightmare misses with a hook.
Nightmare staying out of range there.
Nightmare scores with a nice head shot.
Nightmare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mineiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Nightmare misses with an uppercut
and Mineiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mineiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mineiro slips under a jab from Nightmare.
Mineiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nightmare with a body shot.
Nightmare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mineiro.
Nightmare throws an overhand right that lands on Mineiro's shoulder, as Mineiro tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Nightmare there.
Mineiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mineiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Nightmare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mineiro on the side of the head.
Mineiro lands with an overhand left.
Nightmare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mineiro.
Mineiro moves forwards but Nightmare connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nightmare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mineiro.
Nightmare throws a shot from downtown. Mineiro moves away and avoids it.
Nightmare misses with a lunging right hand
and Mineiro counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nightmare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nightmare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nightmare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nightmare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nightmare moves out of range of the strikes.
Nightmare misses with a hook. Mineiro ducked under it nicely.
Mineiro looks for a takedown but Nightmare sprawls well.
Nightmare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mineiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Nightmare misses. #T3#
Mineiro moves away from the strike by Nightmare.
Nightmare takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nightmare misses with a lunging right hand
and Mineiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nightmare throws a right hand that misses
and Mineiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Nightmare throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mineiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Mineiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Nightmare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nightmare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mineiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mineiro misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Nightmare ducks straight into an uppercut from Mineiro and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Nightmare manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#Nightmare is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nightmare has his hands on Mineiro's head, controlling the position.
Oh Nightmare is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mineiro forces his way into half guard.
Nightmare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mineiro on the ground.#SUB2#
Mineiro is working for a kimura but Nightmare is defending it quite comfortably.
Nightmare seems to have got his legs back now.
Nightmare is positioning himself well to prevent Mineiro advancing to mount.
Nightmare tries to get to full guard but Mineiro has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elinho Mineiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nightmare.
Nightmare throws a good cross that connects.
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mineiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nightmare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mineiro moves away.
Mineiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mineiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nightmare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mineiro.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Mineiro moves out of range.
Mineiro feints the counter takedown.
Nightmare staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Last Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mineiro shoots and misses
and Nightmare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nightmare throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mineiro to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Mineiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nightmare connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nightmare cracks Mineiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mineiro dives in and grabs Nightmare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nightmare pushes down on Mineiro's head and hops out.
Nightmare lands a really nice looking cross but Mineiro seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Nightmare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nightmare.
Mineiro slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mineiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mineiro gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nightmare gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
A very excited looking Last Nightmare 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: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Widenose fails with the takedown
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widenose tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose. #T2#
Widenose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Widenose's head and hops out.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Widenose misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.#CL#
Widenose gets a clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Widenose. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov presses Widenose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Widenose looking for a takedown.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Widenose drops back down to his feet.
Widenose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widenose wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Widenose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widenose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov tries to bench press Widenose off him but Widenose keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov regains half guard, as Widenose was trying to land strikes.
Widenose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov trying to get back to full guard but Widenose takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widenose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Widenose lands a couple of good shots and Kersikov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Widenose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Widenose.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Widenose lands a shot to the head.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Widenose off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Widenose working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Widenose keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Widenose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Widenose persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose fails to land the takedown.
Widenose backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Widenose looks to clinch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bofur Widenose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Widenose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Widenose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Widenose throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Widenose has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Widenose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Widenose has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kersikov looking for a sweep but Widenose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Widenose tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov really dominated that round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Widenose has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Widenose looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Widenose drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov controlling Widenose's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widenose passes into half guard.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widenose thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control but Widenose postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kersikov pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widenose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Widenose ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Widenose misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Widenose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Widenose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Widenose.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widenose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Widenose gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Widenose. Widenose maintains the clinch.
Widenose looking to slow down the pace here.
Widenose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Widenose has a takedown stuffed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Boyko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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