Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Igwe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Marion Williamson has been cut.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Williamson is out of range.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Williamson.
It looked like Igwe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igwe tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Williamson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Williamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Williamson. That snapped Igwe's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Enakpodia Igwe has been cut.
Williamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Williamson slips the punch.
Williamson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williamson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igwe under the eye.
Jab by Williamson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williamson scores with a counter punch that sends Igwe to the canvas! Williamson smells blood - he's punishing Igwe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Igwe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marion Williamson!
During a confident post fight interview, Marion Williamson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Damato doesn't manage to clinch there - Heceda circles away.
Damato scores with a three punch combo!
Damato is looking to clinch.
A combination from Damato does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Damato shoots in.
Damato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heceda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but Heceda shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Heceda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Damato closes the distance and clinches.
Damato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heceda just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Heceda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damato backwards. #BC#
Heceda manages to break the clinch.
Heceda cracks Damato with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato misses with a series of wild punches.
Damato wants to slow Heceda down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Damato misses with the combination.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Damato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Damato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Damato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A swing and a miss from Heceda.
Heceda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damato.
Damato misses with a takedown
and Heceda counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Damato closes the distance and pushes Heceda back into the cage.
Damato working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Heceda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Heceda gets tackled into the cage by Damato. Damato maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Damato breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heceda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Damato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damato wants to slow Heceda down by chopping away at his legs.
Damato tries to move into range but Heceda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Damato.
Damato throws a sloppy head kick and Heceda moves out of range easily.
Damato fails to land the takedown.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Damato shoots in.
Heceda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damato's hands.
Damato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Damato looks for the body kick but Heceda saw that one coming.
Damato misses with a double jab
and Heceda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Damato gets a takedown into half guard.
Damato wants to pass to mount but Heceda is defending the position. #T3#
Heceda is trying to stand back up but Damato is controlling him
Heceda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damato.
Damato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Damato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heceda keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SU2#
Damato stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Heceda to get to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Damato shoots in.
It looked like Heceda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damato dives in and grabs Heceda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes down on Damato's head and hops out.
Damato moves away from the strike by Heceda.
Damato feints a counter leg kick.
Damato misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Damato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Damato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heceda defends it well. #SUB2#
Damato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Damato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heceda has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Damato dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damato.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heceda sprawls well. Heceda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damato gets slowly back to his feet.
Damato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heceda misses with a looping right.
Heceda lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Damato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heceda's guard.

Heceda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heceda misses with a looping left.
Heceda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommy Heceda is winning the standup battle so far.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommy Heceda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heceda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Heceda misses with an uppercut.
Heceda keeps the fight on the outside.
Heceda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Damato throws a nice looking combination but Heceda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt - Heceda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heceda is fending him off so far but Damato persists. Nope, Heceda circles away and we're back to standing.
Damato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heceda's waist but Heceda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damato off to one side.
It looked like Heceda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Heceda as he checks the leg kick.
Damato darts in looking for a takedown but Heceda gets double underhooks and turns Damato into the cage.
Tommy Heceda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heceda. Heceda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt
letting Heceda counter with a right hand.
Damato is breathing heavily.
Heceda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damato throws out the jab.
Heceda scores with a decent looking hook.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Heceda counters with a nice uppercut.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but Heceda shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Heceda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Damato misses with a low kick. #T2#
Heceda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heceda lands a right hook to the body.
Damato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damato misses with a leg kick.
Damato throws a push kick but Heceda slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Heceda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damato pushes down on Heceda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damato is thwarting Heceda's attempts to control the position.
Damato passes to side control. #T3##SUB2#
Damato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damato trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Rocco Damato has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Damato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Heceda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Damato's guard! Nice work there by Heceda! #SUB2#
Damato has his foot on Heceda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heceda works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard. #T4#
Heceda stops Damato from standing up. #SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damato doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Damato wants to sweep but no luck.
Heceda postures up. #SUB2#
Heceda is sitting in close to Damato's body. Damato has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Heceda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Heceda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Damato.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rocco Damato!
Our winner, Rocco Damato, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 260 - Chika Vs Chambers
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Gay G works the jab nicely.#TD#
Gay G shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heceda's guard.
Gay G trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Gay G's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heceda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gay G stays in close to Heceda's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gay G drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heceda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heceda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heceda! #REVB#
Gay G has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Gay G's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gay G tries to buck Heceda off but Heceda is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
Gay G controlling the position for now.#T1#
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Heceda has control of the leg.
Gay G desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Heceda prevents Gay G from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gay G gets back to full guard.
Heceda stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Gay G bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heceda's guard. #REVR#
Gay G engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gay G 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.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Heceda controls Gay G momentarily but Gay G frees himself.
Gay G working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heceda's head.
Gay G advances to half guard.
Gay G trying to control from half guard but Heceda is working away.
Heceda wants to improve his position but Gay G is controlling well.
Gay G trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Gay G trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gay G performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gay G is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gay G looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gay G is nestled in close to Heceda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Heceda is having none of it.
Well, if Gay G is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Gay G looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gay G is working for a kimura but Heceda is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gay G throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gay G looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gay G throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heceda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gay G works Heceda's body with a nice hook.
Gay G jabs Heceda right on the nose. Heceda blinks but takes it well.
Gay G's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heceda under the eye.
Heceda connects with the punch.
Gay G fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heceda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heceda can do to turn this around?
Heceda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gay G lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heceda at a distance.
Gay G's corner calls for a 1-2. Gay G obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G jabs Heceda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Gay G blocks a jab.
Gay G cracks Heceda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gay G lands with a nice body punch.
Gay G connects with a body shot that sends Heceda's belly button to the back.
Heceda is breathing heavily.
A cross from Gay G lands.
Heceda moves out of range as Gay G strikes.#T1#
Gay G lands a slapping body shot.
J Gay G is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Gay G changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heceda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gay G in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gay G is working Heceda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gay G controlling from side mount.
Gay G's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Gay G moves into full mount!
Heceda is squirming around, avoiding Gay G's attempts to control the action.
Gay G unloading with bombs!
Gay G lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay G controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Heceda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gay G is landing with some decent strikes but Heceda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gay G controlling from mount.
Gay G lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heceda hang on?
J Gay G overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay G scoring with strikes but Heceda is staying in there. #T3#
Gay G looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heceda tries to lock up and control but Gay G gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gay G looking to finish Heceda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heceda!#SUB#
Gay G has hold of Heceda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heceda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heceda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Gay G is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heceda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gay G looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gay G controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Gay G is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Heceda is surviving well by controlling Gay G's body position as best he can. #T4#
Gay G scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gay G lands a big elbow.
Gay G looking to finish Heceda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heceda!
Gay G landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Heceda is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heceda is looking to escape.
Heceda is still in real trouble! Can Gay G finish him?
Gay G tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heceda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Heceda seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Gay G with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gay G lands with a shot to the body.
Gay G lands a nice looking body shot.
Heceda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heceda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heceda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heceda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Heceda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gay G counters with a straight right hand.
Gay G lands with a cross. #TD#
Gay G looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay G showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gay G slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Gay G tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay G has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heceda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gay G trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
Gay G cracks Heceda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gay G remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Gay G tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gay G landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Heceda is letting Gay G control him for a moment.
Gay G trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Gay G scoring with punches from side control.
Gay G lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gay G wants to control but Heceda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gay G has hold of Heceda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Heceda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gay G cranks the arm and Heceda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Heceda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). J Gay G!
After winning the bout, J Gay G thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Duran.
Duran pushes Klecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klecker backwards. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.#CL2#
Klecker moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klecker backwards.
A short right from Duran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klecker backwards.
Duran lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Klecker is rocked!
Duran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Klecker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Duran is unloading with more strikes now! Klecker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
After winning the bout, Bo Duran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 254 - Wulf Vs Laine
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Heceda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heceda misses with a looping right.
Heceda leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Heceda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heceda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heceda throws a jab when Loco was well out of range.#TD#
Loco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heceda to the mat! Heceda manages to get full guard.
Loco wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
Heceda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loco wants to control from the top but Heceda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda trying to control the position.
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Heceda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heceda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Loco shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco slips a jab from Heceda.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heceda as he jumps to the side.
Tommy Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Loco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Heceda is not content to let Loco control the position.
Loco staying calm.#T3#
Heceda dodges the ground and pound from Loco.
You can see the frustration on Heceda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heceda has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loco tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heceda is trying to escape the position but Loco is controlling the position.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Heceda is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Heceda's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mono Loco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loco slips under a jab.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Loco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heceda quickly recovers to half guard.
Loco content to control rather than advance.
Loco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working. #SUB#
Loco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco stalling. #T1#
Loco prevents Heceda from improving his position.
Loco stalling. #SUB#
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heceda sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda gets back to full guard.
Loco 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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heceda keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Heceda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Loco working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Loco manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Loco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heceda's guard. #REVR#
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda trying to keep a closed guard but Loco is proving a slippery customer.
Loco wants to control from the top but Heceda keeps moving.
Loco content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Loco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Heceda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mono Loco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heceda lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
Heceda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heceda keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura but Heceda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loco to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco controlling the action here. #SUB#
Loco seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Loco trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura here.
Loco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heceda for as long as he can get away with.
Loco missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Loco controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Heceda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loco doesn't seem phased though.
Heceda misses with a hook #TD#
so Loco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loco slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Loco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loco missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Heceda tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Mono Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Heceda is defending against the submission attempts here by Loco.
Loco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tommy Heceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heceda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loco.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mono Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mono Loco!
A victorious Mono Loco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 247 - Kutlev Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Plugger tries to score with a low kick but Heceda moves his leg out of the way.
Plugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Plugger tries a head kick but it misses.
Plugger misses with a body punch
and Heceda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plugger throws a series of punches but Heceda avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Plugger tenderised Heceda's leg. Heceda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heceda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Plugger misses its intended target.
Pull Plugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heceda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plugger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Plugger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plugger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Plugger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heceda on his heels. He'll look to pass Heceda's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heceda pulls Plugger in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger is working Heceda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB#
Plugger drops back looking for a leg! Heceda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heceda manages to kick Plugger off! Plugger jumps back into Heceda's guard.
Plugger advances position into side control!
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Plugger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Plugger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Heceda is defending well.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely.
Heceda is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Plugger wants to pass to mount but Heceda is defending the position.
Plugger controlling the pace.
Plugger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Plugger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heceda defending well though. #SUB#
Plugger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heceda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Plugger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heceda defends it well. #SUB#
Plugger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Plugger seems to be working for a kimura but Heceda defends the submission attempt.
Heceda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Heceda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plugger.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plugger wants to control but Heceda is keeping him busy.
Plugger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Plugger with shots to the head and body - Heceda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Plugger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heceda is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heceda tries to reverse the position but Plugger maintains control.#SUB#
Plugger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plugger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heceda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Plugger controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Heceda cracks Plugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heceda throws a hook but Plugger blocks it.
Heceda lands a really nice looking cross but Plugger seems unphased.
Plugger throws a body punch but Heceda moves out of range.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Plugger.
Heceda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
Heceda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Heceda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plugger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heceda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger stands and throws Heceda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda stops Plugger from passing to mount.
Plugger is working Heceda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Plugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Plugger working away.
Heceda is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Plugger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heceda, who protects the arm well.
Heceda is not content to let Plugger control the position.
Pull Plugger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Plugger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Plugger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plugger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Plugger taking a breather here.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plugger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Plugger is working for a kimura but Heceda is defending it quite comfortably.
Plugger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heceda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plugger trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but Heceda defending well.
Heceda manages to get to full guard.
Heceda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plugger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger pushes down on Heceda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plugger trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
Well, if Plugger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plugger.
Plugger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that second round.
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#
Heceda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plugger on the side of the head.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Heceda throws a hook to the side of Plugger's head but Plugger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Plugger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plugger misses with a shot to the body
and Heceda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Plugger.
Heceda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plugger or perhaps it was just good defense by Heceda, which made it look bad.
Plugger throws out a leg kick but Heceda moves out of range and Plugger only half commits.
Heceda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger scores with a push kick.
Heceda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plugger.
Plugger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heceda lands a jab to the nose.
Plugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heceda can do to turn this around?
Heceda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nice cross by Plugger.
Heceda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heceda scores with a sloppy right hand. Plugger should have avoided that one.
Heceda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heceda misses the shot to the body.
Plugger shoots in and drives through. Heceda sprawls well.
Plugger throws a head kick but Heceda moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heceda looks to throw the jab but Plugger is out of range.
Heceda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plugger motions for Heceda to come forward. Plugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tommy Heceda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heceda staying out of range there.
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plugger misses with a right hand
and Plugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Plugger is rocked!
Plugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heceda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Plugger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Plugger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Plugger.
Plugger seems to have got his legs back now.
Heceda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heceda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plugger was well out of range. Poor timing from Heceda.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Plugger shoots in.
Heceda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plugger has time to react.
Heceda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Plugger to the canvas! Plugger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Heceda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Heceda!
A very excited looking Tommy Heceda 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 48: Nuorempi vs Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Klecker gets tackled into the cage by Shark. Shark maintains the clinch.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klecker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Shark is trying to trip Klecker. He has hold of a leg but Klecker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shark persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Klecker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shark being controlled here momentarily.
Shark trying to control but Klecker is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klecker keeping full guard, as Shark tries to pass.
Klecker has Shark pulled in close to control his posture.
Klecker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shark with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klecker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klecker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shark trying to control but Klecker is working from the bottom.
Klecker pulls Shark in close to his closed guard and prevents Shark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Klecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Klecker pulls Shark in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Shark trying to control but Klecker is working from the bottom.
Klecker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klecker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Klecker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shark has his hands clasped together but Klecker extends and breaks Shark's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Klecker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Klecker!

Event: OFK 241 - Okafor Vs Naulakko
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Probert avoids the body shot from Heceda.
Heceda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heceda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heceda moves away.
Heceda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Heceda.
Heceda looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
We've been told by Heceda's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Probert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heceda throws a series of punches but Probert moves out of range.
Probert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probert. That's going to slow Heceda down.
Probert feints and then cracks Heceda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heceda down.
Heceda walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert scores with a shot to the body.
Heceda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Probert scores with a nice right hand.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heceda throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Probert connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Heceda is rocked!
Probert lands the left hand.
Oh Heceda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heceda misses with a double jab.
Heceda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Probert to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Probert.
Heceda seems to have got his legs back now.
Probert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heceda.
A countering left hand to the body from Probert misses.
Heceda misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Probert misses.
Heceda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Probert thumps Heceda with a low kick.
Heceda looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Probert moves into the clinch successfully.
Probert lands with a short shot to the head.
Probert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heceda working hard to break the clinch.
Probert lands an uppercut.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Heceda controls his hands.
Probert is pushing Heceda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heceda blocking some punches.
Heceda misses with some punches.
Heceda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Probert has him pressed against the cage.
Heceda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Probert.
Probert lands a hook that snaps the head of Heceda backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heceda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Probert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heceda is trying to break the clinch but Probert has him pressed against the cage.
Heceda wants to break free but Probert has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
Probert working aggressively here.
Heceda is looking to break free of the clinch but Probert has double underhooks.
Probert misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Probert.
Probert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heceda backwards.
Probert lands a body punch.
A short right from Probert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
The referee calls for Probert to work.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heceda blocks a body shot from Probert.
Probert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heceda's efforts to push away.
Heceda wants to break free but Probert has control.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Probert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Probert works on Heceda's body with a couple of short punches.
Probert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Heceda.
Probert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heceda.
Heceda lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Heceda breaks from the clinch.
Probert scores with a hook to the body. Heceda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probert loads up on a big right hand but Heceda slips the punch.
Heceda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heceda thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Heceda misses.
Heceda throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heceda has time to react.
Probert digs a good hook to Heceda's body.
Probert misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Probert as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Probert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heceda misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nice cross by Probert.
Probert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heceda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert clobbers Heceda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heceda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probert.
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Probert.
A telegraphed right hand from Probert misses the target.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Heceda ducks down to avoid it.
Probert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probert throws a hook but Heceda blocks it.#T2#
Probert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heceda misses with a lunging right hand
and Probert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heceda misses with a looping right.
Probert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heceda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Heceda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heceda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heceda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
Probert lands with a shot to the body.
Probert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heceda throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert. #T3#
Heceda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heceda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Probert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heceda tries to move into range but Probert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Probert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heceda misses with a straight left.
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tommy Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heceda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Probert looks to land a right hand but Heceda moved out of range.
Heceda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Probert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Probert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heceda with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heceda swings widly with a right hand
and Probert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Probert has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Probert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probert.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heceda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Probert keeps control of Heceda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Probert.
Probert trying to stall but Heceda improves his position.
Probert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Heceda controls the action.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Heceda blocks an uppercut.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Heceda.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Heceda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Probert looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Heceda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probert misses with a hook.
Heceda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probert slips under a jab from Heceda.
Probert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heceda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Probert throws the left hand but Heceda avoids the punch easily.
Heceda throws a lazy uppercut
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert throws an off balance right hand
and Heceda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heceda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert unleashes a big counter combination but Heceda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heceda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Probert takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Probert with the inside leg kick.
Heceda misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Probert counters with a nice right hand that sends Heceda toppling to the canvas! Heceda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Probert finish him?!
Heceda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heceda. That did some damage!
Heceda avoids the body shot from Probert.
Probert misses with a low kick.
Heceda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heceda misses the shot to the body.
Probert throws a front kick aimed at Heceda's knee but Heceda avoids it well.
Heceda cracks Probert with an open hand slap.#T2#
Heceda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heceda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heceda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Heceda blocks the low kick.
Probert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heceda misses with a hook
and Probert counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Heceda has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
In his post fight interview, Bob Probert started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klecker avoids it.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Klecker misses with a series of wild punches.
Marks throws a hook but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Klecker thumps Marks with a low kick.
Klecker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.#T1#
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel Klecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klecker tries to score with a low kick but Marks moves his leg out of the way.
Klecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Klecker misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
A good leg kick by Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Klecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Klecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Klecker tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that Klecker semi-blocks.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
Klecker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marks rather than just go for the knockout.
Klecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Klecker
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Klecker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
A left lands for Klecker.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Klecker counters with a one-two to the body.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Klecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Klecker throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klecker swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Klecker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klecker throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Klecker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Marks connects with a high kick.
Klecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks with a jab.
Marks scores with a spinning back kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klecker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Klecker defending well as Marks loads up on a big left hand.
Klecker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Klecker tries to land a body kick
and Marks counters with a body kick.
Manuel Klecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Klecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Klecker misses the target.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Klecker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klecker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klecker can do to turn this around?
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
Klecker motions for Marks to come forward. Klecker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Klecker stumbling back into the cage.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks scores with a hook.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Klecker's torso.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klecker manages to avoid it.
Marks is looking to slow Klecker down with leg kicks.
Klecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marks is able to avoid easily.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Klecker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks avoids the body shot from Klecker.
Klecker throws a body kick that misses.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Klecker.
Klecker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Klecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker is breathing heavily.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker lands a body shot.
Marks blocks the body kick.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Klecker. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks checks the leg kick.
As Klecker backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Klecker off balance momentarily.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klecker's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klecker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Klecker lands with a nice body punch.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Klecker slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klecker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A head kick misses from Klecker.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A cross from Klecker lands.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klecker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Klecker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Klecker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Klecker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klecker throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Marks pushes Klecker away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Klecker moves out of range as Marks strikes.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Klecker misses with a leg kick
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Klecker's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klecker's head.#T3#
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks moves out of range as Klecker throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
A shot to the liver by Klecker. Beautiful body shot.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
A leg kick checked by Klecker.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klecker throws a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Manuel Klecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!

Jeremy Marks wins by unanimous decision!
Jeremy Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 233 - Pellegrini Vs Dokov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Damato throws a right hand that Heceda ducks under and follows up with a left that Heceda also avoids with ease.
Heceda is looking to counter punch.
Damato loads up on a big right hand but Heceda slips the punch.
It looked like Heceda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Damato.
Damato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heceda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damato throws a sloppy head kick and Heceda moves out of range easily.
Heceda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damato doesn't seem bothered though.
Damato misses with a combination
and Heceda counters with a right hand to the body.
Damato shoots and misses
and Heceda counters with a nice uppercut.
Heceda slaps away a takedown attempt from Damato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Heceda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heceda eats them both and turns towards Damato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Heceda gets caught napping as Damato dives in and scores a takedown. Heceda manages to retain guard.
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!
Heceda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Damato.
Heceda keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Damato drops back looking for a leg! Heceda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heceda manages to kick Damato off! Damato jumps back into Heceda's guard. #T1#
Damato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heceda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heceda is controlling Damato's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heceda is trying to control the position but Damato postures up.
Heceda has his hands on Damato's head, controlling the position.
Heceda 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##SUB2#
Damato actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Damato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heceda stopping the sweep attempt from Damato.#SUB2#
Damato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heceda defends well.
Heceda stopping the sweep attempt from Damato.#SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Damato is wriggling around but Heceda manages to pass to half guard.
Heceda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Damato punching from the bottom.
Damato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
Damato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heceda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Damato on the ground.#SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heceda passes into side control.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heceda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Heceda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Damato tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions off his back.
Damato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Damato is staying active underneath Heceda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to work for a kimura but Damato is defending well.
Damato wants to improve his position but Heceda is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Damato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heceda circles away.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heceda as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Heceda's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Damato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heceda avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommy Heceda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heceda but Heceda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heceda throws a good cross that connects.
Damato swinging wildly here.
Damato has his takedown stuffed
and Heceda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heceda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heceda jabs at Damato's body.
Heceda throws out a powerful jab.
Heceda stuffs the takedown attempt from Damato. Damato gets slowly back to his feet.
Damato is breathing heavily.#T1#
A cross from Heceda lands.
Heceda cracks a nice hook into Damato's ribs.
Damato throws a combination that misses
and Heceda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tommy Heceda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heceda slips a jab and a cross from Damato.
Heceda is looking to wear down Damato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heceda lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Heceda.
Damato misses with the combination.
Heceda lands a head shot.
Damato misses with a combination
and Heceda counters with a straight right hand.
Heceda lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A jab from Heceda does it's job there.
Heceda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Damato is rocked!
Damato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heceda defends it nicely.
Heceda lands with an uppercut that bounces Damato off the cage and back into range.
Damato is still on wobbly legs! Can Heceda finish him?
Damato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damato seems to have recovered his senses.
Heceda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heceda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Damato fails to land the takedown.
Heceda jabs at Damato's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damato.#T3#
Damato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heceda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damato thinking.
Damato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heceda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Heceda as he connects with a hook.
Damato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damato misses with a combination
and Heceda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heceda cracks Damato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4##KD#
Heceda drops Damato with a beautiful combination! Damato stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heceda is looking for the KO!
Heceda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heceda scores with a sloppy right hand. Damato should have avoided that one.
Damato shoots for a takedown but Heceda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heceda drops Damato with a straight right hand, right on the button! Heceda follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Heceda!
A very excited looking Tommy Heceda 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ulatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heceda is trying to defend but Ulatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Ulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Heceda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Ulatov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Heceda is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Ulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Heceda defends the submission attempt.
Heceda pushes Ulatov off looking to stand but Ulatov dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Heceda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SU#
Ulatov decides to stand and escape the position.
A slow jab from Heceda misses its intended target. #TD#
Heceda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ulatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment. #T2##SU#
Ulatov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Heceda, up you get!
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Heceda shows good takedown defense.
Heceda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ulatov has his takedown stuffed
and Heceda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ulatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulatov with a poor takedown
and Heceda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulatov is breathing heavily.
Ulatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heceda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulatov is defended easily by Heceda.#KD2#
Heceda feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ulatov sprawling to the canvas! Ulatov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heceda finish him?! #ROC2#Ulatov is rocked!
Sergei Ulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Heceda sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ulatov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ulatov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Heceda!
A relieved looking Tommy Heceda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Heceda lands a right hook to the body.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Heceda pushes him off.
Tommy Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Heceda drops Crawford with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crawford looks back up at him and smiles so Heceda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Heceda sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crawford's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crawford's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Heceda!
Tommy Heceda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 23: Broxtino vs Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Klecker walks into a stiff left hand from Ross.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Klecker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ross throws a monster overhand right that drops Klecker! Ross follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Ross!
An out of breath Holden Ross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 11: Klecker vs Nuorempi
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Klecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klecker moves out of range as Nuorempi strikes.
It looked like Klecker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Klecker stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi works on Klecker's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Klecker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Klecker misses.
Nuorempi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klecker throws a head kick but Nuorempi moves out of range.
Nuorempi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klecker.
Klecker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Klecker swinging wildly here.
Nuorempi checks a low kick from Klecker.
Nuorempi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi scores with a sloppy right hand. Klecker should have avoided that one.
Klecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klecker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi lands a left hand. #T2#
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuorempi is leaning against Klecker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Klecker with a big uppercut! Klecker tries to clinch up but Nuorempi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Klecker to the mat! Klecker covers up and Nuorempi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suutari Nuorempi!

Event: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Loco looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Loco and move into the clinch position.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Smith throws a combination. Loco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Loco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loco blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Smith throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely. #TD#
Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is trying to buck Loco off.#T2#
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3##SUB#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith regains half guard.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loco in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loco wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Smith throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a leg kick but Loco checks it.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad. #T1#
Loco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Loco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loco has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Loco tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Loco trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Loco controls the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Loco is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Loco wants to control the action but instead Smith gets a body lock and reverses into Loco's guard! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Loco shrugs it off though.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Loco shoots in.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Loco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Loco working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is letting Loco control him for a moment.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Loco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loco throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loco's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard. #REVR#
Loco trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith controlling the position.
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is trying to keep Loco in close. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Loco trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Smith lands but Loco takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath Joe Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Fresh rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith jumps guard but Fresh stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fresh with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Fresh is having none of it.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully. #SU#
Fresh stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fresh or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Fresh doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith thuds his right hand into Fresh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fresh at a distance.
Fresh tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fresh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fresh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fresh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Fresh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fresh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fresh. #CL#
Fresh clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Fresh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Fresh stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fresh is looking for a takedown.
Fresh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Fresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Fresh won't allow it.
Fresh lands with a short shot to the head.
Fresh tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fresh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Smith throws a right and a left that Fresh avoids nicely.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fresh tries to clinch but Smith moves away #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.

Fresh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Fresh gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Fresh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fresh tries to pass.
Fresh trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Fresh shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Fresh closes the distance and clinches.
Fresh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fresh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Fresh decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh looking for a sweep. Not yet Fresh, not yet. #SUB#
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is pushing down on Fresh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fresh is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Fresh tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand and escape the position.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Fresh drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Fresh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Fresh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fresh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fresh backs up against the cage. #T2#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Fresh throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fresh moves into the clinch successfully.
Fresh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Fresh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fresh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fresh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB#
Fresh has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Fresh 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.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Fresh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fresh fails with the takedown.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice combination there by Smith. #TD#
Fresh gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Fresh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fresh. #SUB#
Fresh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Fresh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fresh looking for the RNC.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Fresh just sinks the hooks in.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh throws a body kick that misses.
Fresh shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith stuns Fresh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thor Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Fresh counters by clinching up.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fresh lands with a light punch inside.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Smith is working for takedown but Fresh is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Smith gets control of Fresh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fresh pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Fresh is controlling the pace.
Thor Fresh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fresh trying to work for an americana but Smith has managed to regain full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fresh tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position.
Fresh throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fresh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fresh tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fresh rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Fresh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Fresh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith is trying to keep Fresh in close.
Fresh working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fresh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fresh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fresh lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Fresh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fresh blocks a leg kick.
Fresh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fresh is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fresh dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Fresh's head and hops out.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fresh with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fresh fails to land the takedown.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresh backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fresh is looking to clinch.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fresh.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Thor Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fresh misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh tries to clinch up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fresh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 98 - Dokov Vs Kriel
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Draven clinches up against the cage.
Draven just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draven lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T1##CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Draven up against the cage.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Draven avoids nicely. #CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draven's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Draven manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draven lands with a left to the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Draven. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Draven. Draven maintains the clinch.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Draven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a counter combo.#T3#
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Draven tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Draven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks for the body kick but Draven saw that one coming.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Draven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
Draven throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Draven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven, which made it look bad. #CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Draven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Draven moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Draven rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Draven rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Draven tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Draven forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Draven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to stall but Draven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith has Draven pressed against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith slows down the pace here. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Draven rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Draven slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven won't allow it.
Draven throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Draven stalling the fight.
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Draven taking a breather. #BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Draven backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Draven manages to avoid it all.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Draven's ribs.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Draven moved away.#T4#
Smith throws a right hand that Draven ducks under and follows up with a left that Draven also avoids with ease.
As Smith tries to get set, Draven tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draven rather than just go for the knockout.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.#CL#
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Draven clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Draven is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Draven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Draven misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven tries to clinch there but Smith circles away. #T1##CL#
Draven takes the fight into the clinch.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Draven is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Draven controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith moves out of range as Draven throws a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draven counters with a body kick.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draven wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Draven pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eric Draven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries to pull guard but Draven won't allow it.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Draven prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith thumps Draven with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draven tries to clinch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Draven.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Letaivu tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Letaivu.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Letaivu jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Letaivu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the body shot from Letaivu. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Letaivu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Letaivu steps away.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Letaivu.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Letaivu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Letaivu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith blocks a jab.#T2#
Letaivu throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Letaivu is predictable there
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Letaivu.
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Letaivu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Letaivu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith throws a series of punches but Letaivu avoids them all with ease.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Letaivu is looking to clinch.
Letaivu throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Letaivu.
Letaivu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith. #T3#
Nice jab there from Letaivu.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a combination. Letaivu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Letaivu's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Letaivu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Smith misses. #T4#
Letaivu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Letaivu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Letaivu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Letaivu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a hook. Letaivu ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Letaivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith slips under a jab from Letaivu.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Letaivu rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses the jab.
Letaivu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Letaivu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Letaivu.
Letaivu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascal Letaivu is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Letaivu throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Letaivu throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smith's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Letaivu dives in looking to finish as Smith flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Letaivu's strikes! Letaivu is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smith's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smith was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Irrawaddy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irrawaddy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Irrawaddy misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Irrawaddy sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sizes up Irrawaddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Irrawaddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.#T2#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Irrawaddy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smith scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to chop away at Irrawaddy's legs.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Irrawaddy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Irrawaddy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irrawaddy walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
It looked like Irrawaddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irrawaddy smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irrawaddy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it all.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Smith misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Irrawaddy.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Irrawaddy lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Irrawaddy steps away.#T4#
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Irrawaddy has managed to clinch.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Irrawaddy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Gay G manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gay G in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G 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. #SUB2#
Gay G thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Gay G missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gay G defends it easily.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gay G is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. #REVR#
Smith postures up. #T2#
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Gay G seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gay G misses. #T3#
Gay G stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Gay G is having none of it.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay G.
Gay G connects with a crisp jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay G defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gay G.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay G fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gay G lands with a right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Gay G has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gay G's waist but Gay G gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Gay G.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Gay G catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay G.
As Gay G looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Gay G just gets out of the way.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Gay G pushes him off.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gay G scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gay G in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gay G feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gay G swivels and escapes.
And Gay G tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gay G connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gay G throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Gay G tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Gay G manages to avoid the attempt.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gay G scores with a body shot.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith clobbers Gay G with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gay G is quick to defend against it.
Smith looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Gay G misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Gay G will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gay G scores with a shot to the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gay G.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gay G into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Gay G leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Gay G misses with a knee strike.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G lands with a left to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gay G.
Smith blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gay G wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gay G scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up. #T3#
Gay G wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Gay G lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.#SUB2#
Gay G is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up.
Gay G throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gay G is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gay G sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gay G trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gay G looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gay G throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith slips a jab from Gay G.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gay G circles away.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Gay G finds it's target.
Smith slips a straight right by Gay G.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gay G swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gay G lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay G as he connects with a hook.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Gay G throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gay G with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Smith tries to sprawl but Gay G drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay G.
Still in half guard, Gay G seems content to control.#T2#
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Gay G sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith pushes Gay G off looking to stand but Gay G dives back in and keeps control.
Gay G perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Gay G is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
J Gay G has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G works his way into side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Gay G tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gay G happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gay G wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gay G trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gay G goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gay G's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gay G working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Gay G looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Gay G is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gay G counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Medieval Combat 2
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruhn misses with a takedown
letting Pollock counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruhn thinking.
John Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Bruhn.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollock half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a three punch combo that has Bruhn backing up. Bruhn nods at Pollock to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexis Bruhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruhn looks winded!
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruhn has his takedown stuffed
and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruhn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bruhn is rocked!
Bruhn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruhn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pollock finish him?
Bruhn misses with a takedown
and Pollock counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bruhn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pollock follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bruhn was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Pollock!

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