Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Kendo Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vakhtangishvili as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vakhtangishvili tries to sprawl but Yakuza drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yakuza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhtangishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yakuza.
Yakuza is thwarting Vakhtangishvili's attempts to control the position.
Yakuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili controlling the position for now.
Yakuza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakuza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Yakuza working Vakhtangishvili over with strikes.
Vakhtangishvili taking some punishment here, with Yakuza in his half guard.
Yakuza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakuza is looking to advance position but Vakhtangishvili won't allow it.
Yakuza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Yakuza wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhtangishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vakhtangishvili is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Vakhtangishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Yakuza. #SUB2#
Yakuza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vakhtangishvili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yakuza. #T2#
Yakuza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yakuza works over Vakhtangishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Yakuza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yakuza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yakuza with a nice head shot there.
Yakuza told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yakuza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakuza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vakhtangishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yakuza scoring with some ground and pound.
Vakhtangishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakuza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakuza wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Vakhtangishvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yakuza. #T3#
Yakuza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakhtangishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yakuza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakuza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Yakuza scoring with some ground and pound.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Vakhtangishvili has wrist control.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Vakhtangishvili has wrist control.
Vakhtangishvili controls Yakuza momentarily but Yakuza frees himself.
Vakhtangishvili managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Vakhtangishvili moves out of range easily.
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vakhtangishvili as he avoids it easily.
Yakuza darts in looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks and turns Yakuza into the cage.
Vakhtangishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yakuza.
Yakuza goes for a double leg but Vakhtangishvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vakhtangishvili continues to drive forward.
Vakhtangishvili stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuza. Yakuza gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakuza looks winded!#T4#
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vakhtangishvili sprawls well. Vakhtangishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakuza gets slowly back to his feet.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakuza.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Yakuza is having none of it. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakuza prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vakhtangishvili takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yakuza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
I was talking to Vakhtangishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakuza's elbow.
Yakuza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Yakuza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yakuza throws a nice looking combination but Vakhtangishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza with a poor takedown #CL#
and Vakhtangishvili counters by moving into the clinch.
Yakuza wants a takedown but no success here.
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yakuza's brow.
Yakuza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakuza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Kendo Yakuza has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yakuza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yakuza stopping the sweep attempt from Vakhtangishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yakuza is controlling him.
Vakhtangishvili is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vakhtangishvili not doing much here. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Yakuza is keeping him busy.
Vakhtangishvili prevents Yakuza from standing back up.
Vakhtangishvili trying to pass the guard but Yakuza defending well.
Yakuza is trying to stand.
Kendo Yakuza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakhtangishvili is stalling here. Yakuza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vakhtangishvili seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yakuza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
An elbow from Yakuza crashes against the mat. #T2#
Yakuza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vakhtangishvili takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Yakuza are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Yakuza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vakhtangishvili rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yakuza's guard! Nice work there by Vakhtangishvili! #ES2#
Yakuza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vakhtangishvili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakuza controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili gets underhooks to prevent Yakuza's takedown attempt.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yakuza.#TD2#
Yakuza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakhtangishvili trying to control but Yakuza postures up. #SUB2#
Yakuza is working for a kimura but Vakhtangishvili is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakuza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakuza lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Yakuza is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vakhtangishvili trying to control but Yakuza postures up.
Vakhtangishvili pushes Yakuza off looking to stand but Yakuza dives back in and keeps control.
Yakuza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#Jeez, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendo Yakuza!
After winning the bout, Kendo Yakuza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 426 - Johnson Vs Gunner
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Hohol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohol throws out the jab. #TD2#
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OBrien showed some decent athleticism there.
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohol trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hohol is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Hohol is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is looking to improve his position. #T1#
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hohol's head.
OBrien prevents Hohol from improving his position.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Hohol dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
Hohol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back!
OBrien tries to roll but Hohol sticks to his back.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hohol connects with a big shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
OBrien is really stuck here.
Hohol trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can OBrien do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hohol throwing damaging strikes from the back! OBrien could be in trouble here!
Hohol is working the ground and pound. Can OBrien escape?
OBrien tries to roll but Hohol sticks to his back.
Hohol is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hohol looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hohol scores with punches from the back. #T3#
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hohol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OBrien tries to hold on but Hohol pushes him away.
Hohol scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hohol lands a heavy elbow.
Hohol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
OBrien is in a horrible position here. Hohol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hohol with a couple of short strikes.
Hohol lands with some strikes.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Hohol working OBrien over with strikes here. #ROC#OBrien is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohol drops a big elbow. That's hurt OBrien! More shots from Hohol and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

Event: OFK 408 - Maki Vs Howard
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
OBrien avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Wanker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OBrien is looking to reverse the position.
Wanker controlling the position from side mount.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien keeps Wanker under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
OBrien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wanker is staying active.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Wanker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt OBrien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wanker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OBrien for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Wanker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wanker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien wants to control but Wanker postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
OBrien prevents Wanker from moving into mount.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Wanker trying to control the position but OBrien is working away.
Wanker takes a little break here. OBrien wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wanker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
OBrien prevents Wanker from moving into mount.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Wanker is staying tight to OBrien's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wanker wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Wanker stalls from top position.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #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.
Wanker tries to score with some ground and pound. OBrien controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wanker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OBrien!
Wanker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Wanker's attempts to control the action.
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
OBrien feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
OBrien postures up in Wanker's guard and throws a big left but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Wanker is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OBrien trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wanker has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien stays in close to Wanker's body and controls the position.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.#T1#
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. #REVR#
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T2#
OBrien keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wanker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wanker dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OBrien holds on and takes a little breather.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wanker continues to stall.
Wanker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien 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.
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker is stalling in the full guard.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is controlling Wanker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker moves nicely into side control.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Orla Wanker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OBrien but OBrien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wanker throws a jab when OBrien was well out of range.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wanker did well to prevent OBrien getting side control.

Wanker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. OBrien keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wanker gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt. #BC2#
OBrien manages to break the clinch.
Wanker scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker throws a body kick that misses.
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of OBrien's head but OBrien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Wanker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wanker throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Wanker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wanker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
OBrien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien lands an elbow.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
OBrien tries for a kimura but Wanker is defending well.
OBrien content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
OBrien trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien throws an elbow but Wanker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wanker parries the strikes from OBrien easily there. OBrien is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wanker to escape.
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!
Wanker tries to improve position but can't.
Wanker holds on to OBrien's head and controls the position momentarily.
OBrien tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Wanker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wanker regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Wanker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wanker.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien stands up over Wanker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving. #T4#
Wanker is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OBrien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Wanker gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Wanker is fighting off a takedown attempt but OBrien is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wanker to the mat. Wanker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter OBrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wanker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
After the big win, Orla Wanker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Calrissian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OBrien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calrissian in side control, throwing shots but OBrien defends.
Calrissian in side control lands a decent elbow.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Calrissian postures up.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Calrissian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Calrissian lands a nice forearm strike.
Calrissian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Calrissian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OBrien some visible discomfort. #ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Calrissian cracks OBrien with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Calrissian immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! OBrien is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Calrissian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumbledore Calrissian!

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

#R1#
OBrien moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Adams lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Good body shot from Adams.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by OBrien.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but OBrien pushes him off.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien 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.
Adams throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye. #TD2#
OBrien turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OBrien manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Adams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
OBrien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OBrien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but OBrien has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OBrien is controlling him well.
OBrien looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OBrien smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
OBrien fails to land a wild elbow strike.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Adams's temple.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control. #T3#
OBrien scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams defending against the ground and pound.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OBrien.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
OBrien looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adams is avoiding damage well.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by OBrien. #SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
OBrien landing a few strikes.
OBrien tries to move to mount but Adams blocks the move with his legs.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
OBrien working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
Adams is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but OBrien swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams misses with the combination. #T2#
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.#CL2#
OBrien gets a clinch.
OBrien avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage. #TD2#
OBrien jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams wants to stand but OBrien is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
OBrien postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands a high kick! #T4#
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but OBrien won't allow it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OBrien dodges an elbow strike from Adams. #TD2#
OBrien turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but OBrien drags him back down.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien scoring with punches from side control.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OBrien lands with a shot to the body.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
OBrien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams connects with a high kick.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. OBrien should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Adams. #T2##CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien blocks the elbow strike.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams looking to stall.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but OBrien avoids the damage to the body.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams scores with the left hand. OBrien knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams thows a body kick. OBrien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
OBrien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
OBrien tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with OBrien against the cage.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Peter OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien 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.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, OBrien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
That kick from Esposito tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Esposito rushes OBrien and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
OBrien jumps guard but Esposito stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
OBrien looks winded!
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but OBrien avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage. #T2#
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
OBrien has picked Esposito up - he's going for a ride! OBrien dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Esposito kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OBrien is looking to take this one to the mat.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
OBrien breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Esposito has managed to clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
OBrien throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esposito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Esposito cracks OBrien with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks OBrien out cold! OBrien is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gomez!
OBrien avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and OBrien moves out of range easily.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
OBrien throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. OBrien is in Gomez's guard.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
OBrien stops Gomez from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but OBrien was just out of range.
Gomez throws a series of punches but OBrien avoids them all with ease.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
That kick from Gomez tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Gomez. #TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OBrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes OBrien away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
OBrien has a closed guard, preventing Gomez from standing up. #T2#
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OBrien pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OBrien. That did some damage!
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OBrien throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
OBrien sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez tries to kick OBrien off but OBrien keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien prevents Gomez from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Gomez kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez cracks OBrien with a good jab.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gomez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Gomez.
OBrien throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OBrien wants a takedown.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Gomez lands a head shot.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OBrien.
Gomez tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomez's guard.#T1#
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Gomez is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Gomez pushes OBrien off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
OBrien lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a looping left.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OBrien is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez. #TD2#
OBrien lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to escape.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
Gomez is looking to escape.#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien stops Gomez from getting back to his feet. #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.
OBrien is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head. #TD2#
OBrien gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gomez has one foot on OBrien's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
OBrien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OBrien there as he acknowledges the shot.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by OBrien.
Donk. Gomez catches OBrien right on the button with a cross.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OBrien throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Gomez pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.
Gomez lands an elbow inside.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez jabs OBrien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OBrien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Gomez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends OBrien crashing down! OBrien tries to stagger back to his feet but Gomez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused OBrien asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
An out of breath Schwartz Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kurtev gets a clinch.
Kurtev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OBrien is defending well.#TD2#
OBrien has Kurtev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OBrien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kurtev tumbling to the mat - OBrien dives into Kurtev's guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kurtev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
OBrien stands and throws Kurtev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
OBrien blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien advances to mount.
Kurtev can't escape the position.
Kurtev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien punishing his opponent with strikes.
OBrien prevents Kurtev from getting the reversal.
OBrien landing punches. #T2#
OBrien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurtev trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
OBrien in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kurtev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from OBrien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili clinches up against the cage.
Odo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Odo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Odo misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Odo controls the action.
Odo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vakhtangishvili or not.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Odo controls his hands.
Odo blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Odo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakhtangishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Odo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odo tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odo trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Odo manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Odo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Constable Odo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odo takes a swing at Vakhtangishvili's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Odo pushes him off.
Odo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vakhtangishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Odo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vakhtangishvili on the side of the head.
Odo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Odo throws a body shot but no joy.
Odo throws a hook but Vakhtangishvili avoids it easily.
Odo cracks Vakhtangishvili with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vakhtangishvili tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Odo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vakhtangishvili is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constable Odo!
Constable Odo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili moves into range and clinches up with Cammula.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cammula.
Vakhtangishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Enrico Cammula has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Cammula wants a takedown but no success here.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cammula is trying to drag Vakhtangishvili to the mat but Vakhtangishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Cammula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cammula takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Enrico Cammula's cut is getting worse.
Cammula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakhtangishvili smiles and moves away.
Vakhtangishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cammula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a double jab.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Cammula circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cammula misses the target.#TD#
Cammula drives through with a takedown into Vakhtangishvili's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili has momentary wrist control but Cammula slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakhtangishvili 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.
Cammula wants to control from the top but Vakhtangishvili keeps moving.
Cammula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to keep Cammula in close.
Vakhtangishvili wants to hit a sweep here but Cammula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vakhtangishvili there!
Cammula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vakhtangishvili because Cammula loaded up on that one. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Cammula is having none of it.
Cammula putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Cammula working Vakhtangishvili over with strikes here. #CUT#That has opened up Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut even more.
Cammula looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cammula looking to control but Vakhtangishvili is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cammula avoids the attempt from Vakhtangishvili to control.
Cammula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enrico Cammula!

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Claw misses with a looping left.
Claw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien 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.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Claw! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
Chief Claw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Golles.
Golles misses with a leg kick #TD#
and OBrien counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Golles is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
Golles has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golles is looking to escape.
Golles taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien 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.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.
Golles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
Golles is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
Golles taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Golles's head.
Golles is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Golles is rocked!
OBrien lands a big elbow - Golles is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for OBrien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter OBrien!
A very excited looking Peter OBrien rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Bjerke throws a body shot but no joy.
Vakhtangishvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Bjerke cracks Vakhtangishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sven Bjerke has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili presses Bjerke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bjerke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Bjerke's cut even more.
Bjerke tries to stall but Vakhtangishvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an uppercut.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Bjerke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjerke.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Sven Bjerke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjerke is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Bjerke shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjerke blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Bjerke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Sven Bjerke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Vakhtangishvili gets caught flat footed, as Draught shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Draught advances to half guard.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili defending well.
Draught has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Draught looking to finish with strikes here!
Vakhtangishvili in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Draught wants to control the pace but Vakhtangishvili is squirming around nicely.
Draught is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Draught working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vakhtangishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Draught.#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Draught trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Draught working for a guillotine from mount but Vakhtangishvili is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Draught is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vakhtangishvili can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vakhtangishvili is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Vakhtangishvili that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Draught working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Vakhtangishvili is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlton Draught!
A very excited looking Carlton Draught 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: HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fleming gets the takedown into side control.
Fleming is working Higgins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Higgins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming landing strikes.
Higgins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming slows the pace down.
Oh Higgins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleming lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Higgins to see if he's OK.
Fleming is chipping away with strikes.
Fleming lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Higgins! Fleming senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Higgins out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
OBrien wants to clinch#TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howard passes to side control.
OBrien tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
OBrien throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for OBrien!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Howard misses with a head shot.
OBrien wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
OBrien manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but OBrien defends the submission attempt.
Howard wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Howard tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Howard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Howard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Howard is trying to get an arm triangle but OBrien is defending well.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Howard trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #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.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien stops Howard from passing to mount.
OBrien is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
OBrien prevents Howard from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Howard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Howard shoots in but OBrien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OBrien doesn't seem bothered though.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but OBrien is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in OBrien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Howard landing punches.
OBrien is breathing heavily.#T1#
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Howard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Howard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard looking to finish OBrien with some ground and pound. This is bad for OBrien!#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Howard! OBrien is hurt baaadly! Howard is firing away with more strikes - OBrien is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
A very excited looking Dean Howard 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 335 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#OShea is rocked!
OShea has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
OShea 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.
Mendy scores with a big shot! OShea's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save OShea! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
ViPDumpOne looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
ViPDumpOne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with ViPDumpOne.
Higgins leaning against his opponent.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgins tries for a takedown but ViPDumpOne manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Higgins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higgins lands a couple of elbows.
Higgins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
ViPDumpOne is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
ViPDumpOne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Higgins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
ViPDumpOne is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Higgins cracks ViPDumpOne with a big elbow.
Higgins just content to control the position.
ViPDumpOne looking for a sweep but Higgins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Higgins lands a heavy elbow.
Higgins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Higgins controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ViPDumpOne for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
ViPDumpOne has left one of his arms exposed and Higgins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. ViPDumpOne screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Joe Higgins!

Event: OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OBrien.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauschi misses the target.
Pauschi misses with a wild body shot.
Peter OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OBrien has closed the distance and engaged Pauschi in a clinch.
Pauschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Pauschi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
Pauschi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pauschi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi pushes off an throws an elbow but OBrien leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauschi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauschi has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien. #T1#
Pauschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauschi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
Pauschi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pauschi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Pauschi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pauschi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauschi is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Pauschi controlling him for the moment.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OBrien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pauschi.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauschi defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Pauschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Pauschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Pauschi scores with a decent looking hook.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pauschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
OBrien walks straight into a right hand from Pauschi - that's dropped him! Pauschi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OBrien from any more punishment! OBrien complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Pauschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Pauschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Vakhtangishvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Harklie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vakhtangishvili sprawls well. Vakhtangishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harklie gets slowly back to his feet.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Harklie.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Harklie shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Grant Harklie has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili digs a right hand underneath Harklie's ribcage. Harklie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harklie looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Harklie shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Harklie avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Harklie wants a takedown. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow that stopped Harklie in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harklie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harklie is defending well for now.
Harklie looking for a takedown.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Harklie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harklie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vakhtangishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
Harklie prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Harklie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vakhtangishvili pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili tries to keep at a distance but Harklie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Harklie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harklie wants to take the fight to the mat but Vakhtangishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harklie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harklie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Harklie tries to score a body lock takedown but Vakhtangishvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harklie avoids the elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili, against the cage.
Harklie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakhtangishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harklie avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Harklie can't get the takedown.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harklie's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Grant Harklie's cut even more.
Vakhtangishvili leaning against his opponent.
Harklie avoiding damage as Vakhtangishvili throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Vakhtangishvili is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harklie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vakhtangishvili to the mat. Vakhtangishvili regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Harklie postures up.
Harklie looking to pass the guard.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Vakhtangishvili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Harklie works over Vakhtangishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harklie is controlling him. #T4##SUB2#
Harklie has gone for a leg lock! Vakhtangishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harklie's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Harklie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vakhtangishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vakhtangishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harklie wants to sweep but no luck.
Harklie working a defensive guard here.
Harklie wants to sweep here but Vakhtangishvili controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zurabi Vakhtangishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harklie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harklie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vakhtangishvili tries to sprawl out of it but Harklie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vakhtangishvili manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Harklie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Harklie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vakhtangishvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harklie on the ground.
Harklie trying to control the action but Vakhtangishvili is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vakhtangishvili's legs. #T1#
Harklie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harklie is controlling him well.
Vakhtangishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vakhtangishvili tries to get out of the position.
Harklie wants to take a breather but Vakhtangishvili manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harklie.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakhtangishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vakhtangishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vakhtangishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harklie can do to turn this around?
Vakhtangishvili keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhtangishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vakhtangishvili wants to stand up but Harklie is controlling him.
Harklie forces his way into half guard.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Harklie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili is looking to improve his position.
Harklie moves nicely into side control.
Vakhtangishvili prevents Harklie from improving position.
Harklie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harklie wants to control but Vakhtangishvili is keeping him busy.
Vakhtangishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Harklie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vakhtangishvili keeps working.
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Harklie postures up.
Harklie tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Harklie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to control Harklie's posture but Harklie avoids it.
Harklie just content to control the position.
Harklie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harklie staying calm.
Harklie working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harklie slows the pace down.
Harklie works to advance to full mount. Vakhtangishvili defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Harklie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie'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#
Harklie darts in looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks and turns Harklie into the cage.
Harklie shoots for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Harklie feints and as Vakhtangishvili raises his hands in defense, Harklie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Vakhtangishvili keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vakhtangishvili is on top in guard. #REVR#
Grant Harklie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harklie 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.
Vakhtangishvili postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harklie is keeping the position for now.
Harklie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhtangishvili controls the pace.
Vakhtangishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhtangishvili trying to move into half guard but instead Harklie has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vakhtangishvili keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Harklie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
An elbow from Harklie crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vakhtangishvili takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Harklie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vakhtangishvili rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harklie's guard! Nice work there by Vakhtangishvili!
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to Harklie's body and controls the position.
Vakhtangishvili won't allow Harklie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Harklie has his foot on Vakhtangishvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vakhtangishvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the sweep. #T3#
Harklie is trying to control the position but Vakhtangishvili postures up. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vakhtangishvili defends well.
Harklie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhtangishvili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harklie's guard.
Vakhtangishvili wants to pass the guard but Harklie is keeping the position.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the sweep. #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.#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vakhtangishvili defends well.
Harklie 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.
Harklie is still trying to improve position.
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to Harklie's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harklie shoots in for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili shows good takedown defense.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Harklie.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 326 - Garrincha Vs Biden
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
OShea throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Layer counters with a series of strikes that sends OShea to the canvas! Layer follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
OShea wants to get back to his feet but Layer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Layer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OShea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layer throws an elbow that misses. OShea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Layer's guard. Nice move by OShea!#REVR#
OShea landing some decent shots from guard.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OShea wants to control from the top but Layer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Layer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Layer is working an open guard so OShea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OShea dips to his left and cracks Layer with an uppercut!
A head kick by OShea misses #KD2#
and Layer lands a stunning uppercut that sends OShea to the mat! #ROC2#OShea is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Layer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Layer is looking to take a break and control but OShea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Layer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Layer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Layer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OShea defending well though.
OShea tries to roll over but Layer keeps him under control.
Layer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OShea's head.
Layer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Layer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OShea is breathing heavily.
OShea pushes Layer off looking to stand but Layer dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing good reports from OShea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Layer.
Layer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Layer scores with a big shot! OShea's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save OShea! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Layer!
Willie Layer very nearly forgot to thank Blood remover inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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