Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Anudo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Anudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs 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.#CL#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Anudo jumps guard.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.#T1#
Fisticuffs tries to stand but Anudo is controlling from the bottom.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Anudo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisticuffs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisticuffs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but instead Anudo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisticuffs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Fisticuffs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Fisticuffs keeps moving.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position. #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.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo passes into half guard.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anudo 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.
Anudo working over Fisticuffs with some ground and pound. Fisticuffs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Fisticuffs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Fisticuffs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has a couple of punches blocked by Fisticuffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anudo gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anudo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand up but Anudo won't let him.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Fisticuffs controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fisticuffs is proving a slippery customer.
Fisticuffs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisticuffs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisticuffs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Anudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Anudo had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fisticuffs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Anudo counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisticuffs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo controls the position. #T3#
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working. #SUB2#
Anudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anudo but great work by Fisticuffs.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his arm.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo has his arm trapped.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Fisticuffs stands up and beckons Anudo to his feet.
No joy there for Anudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Anudo slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fisticuffs defends it well.
Anudo throws a chopping leg kick but Fisticuffs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Anudo - just one landing.
Anudo throws out a powerful jab.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Fisticuffs with an uppercut!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!#CL#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Torraso Fisticuffs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anudo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo drags him back down.
Fisticuffs is not content to let Anudo control the position.
An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for a kimura but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Anudo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisticuffs, who protects the arm well.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Fisticuffs defends.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fisticuffs is avoiding damage well. #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.
Anudo working the ground and pound but Fisticuffs is defending the strikes.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Fisticuffs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anudo. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Anudo easily there. Anudo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape. #T3#
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Anudo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fisticuffs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Lexington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lexington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Lexington misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Lexington lands a left and a right that send Abraham Joseph crashing to the mat, dazed. Lexington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sheyaa Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Abraham Joseph swinging wildly here.
Lexington lands a nice shot that snaps Abraham Joseph's head back. #ROC2#Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Abraham Joseph lands with a hook. Lexington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lexington missing with a left hand there. Abraham Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Abraham Joseph misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Lexington swings for the body but Abraham Joseph moves out of range.
Abraham Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington misses with a combination
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Abraham Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abraham Joseph takes one on the button.
Oh Abraham Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lexington.
A head kick misses from Lexington.
Lexington lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Abraham Joseph up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lexington from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Abraham Joseph's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A victorious Darren Lexington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

Yuri Voronov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 214.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kron Gracie was cancelled.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Fisticuffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisticuffs defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisticuffs misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fisticuffs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but IsMore pushes him off.
St Stone tries to clinch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
St Stone tries to clinch up but IsMore circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.#CL2#
St Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
IsMore is trying to drag St Stone to the mat but St Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
IsMore has clasped his hands together around St Stone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
St Stone taking punishment in the form of punches.
IsMore 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 St Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
IsMore'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.#T1#
St Stone struggling a bit here.
St Stone is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control.
IsMore scoring with punches from side control.
St Stone is not content to let IsMore control the position.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IsMore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
IsMore raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.
St Stone tries to hold on but IsMore pushes him away.
IsMore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IsMore content just to control the position here. #T2#
St Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but IsMore has a good base and remains in mount.
St Stone is still trying to improve position.
IsMore 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.
IsMore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
IsMore looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
IsMore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but St Stone is surviving well by controlling IsMore's body position as best he can.
IsMore has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Stone's face. #CUT#Marcus St Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, IsMore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore!
A relieved looking More IsMore 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: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Aurelius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Rocha avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Aurelius tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rocha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aurelius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocha, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Aurelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Rocha is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelius from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Aurelius throws a strike but Rocha manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Aurelius tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Rocha!
A less than humble Jorge Rocha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dracul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kramer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Dracul misses with a hook #TD#
and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dracul!
Dracul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kramer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kramer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dracul!
Kramer landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Kramer has control of Dracul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dracul regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1##SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kramer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Kramer looking for a guillotine from mount but Dracul is having none of it.
Kramer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Kramer with shots to the head and body - Dracul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kramer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Kramer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dracul can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dracul turns into him and now he's in Kramer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dracul passes into side control.
Dracul wants to stand but Kramer is controlling his arm.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dracul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dracul passes into side control!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul blocks the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kramer moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer 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#
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dracul. Dracul obviously looking to wear him down.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dracul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dracul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range. #T2#
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Kramer moves away and avoids it.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kramer is defended easily by Dracul.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kramer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kramer scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Kramer has been cut.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer blocks a jab.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Kramer is rocked!
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dracul fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kramer throws a wild hook but Dracul just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kramer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Dracul raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Vlad Dracul gave a mention to Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SUF 17: Muckerberg vs Smith
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
De La Ghetto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
De Luca tries to sprawl but De La Ghetto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De La Ghetto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Luca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto works his way into side control.
De Luca is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De La Ghetto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De La Ghetto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of good shots and De Luca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Luca just trying to survive but De La Ghetto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Luca rolls, trying to escape but De La Ghetto keeps control of the position. #SUB#
De La Ghetto is cranking De Luca's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for De Luca! He's tightened the choke and De Luca is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael De La Ghetto!
Our winner, Raphael De La Ghetto, 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: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Tragedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tragedy moves out of range as Voronov throws a body kick.
Tragedy throws a quick counter head kick but Voronov was just out of range.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Voronov moves out of range.
Tragedy misses the jab.
Voronov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tragedy.
Voronov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tragedy moves away.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Voronov cracks Tragedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Voronov walks into a jab.
Tragedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voronov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Tragedy is rocked!
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Tragedy checks a low kick from Voronov.
Voronov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tragedy counters with a head kick. #T1#
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronov throws out the jab.
Voronov throws an overhand right that lands on Tragedy's shoulder, as Tragedy tries to avoid the shot.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
Tragedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voronov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Voronov.
Tragedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tragedy lands a jab to Voronov's midsection.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronov moves away.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Voronov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tragedy jabs Voronov right on the nose. Voronov blinks but takes it well.
Tragedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tragedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.#CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is getting worse.
Voronov wants to land a leg kick but Tragedy is out of range. #T2#
Voronov misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voronov on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Voronov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Voronov ducks down to avoid it.
Tragedy checks a leg kick.
Voronov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Voronov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tragedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tragedy. Tragedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tragedy. #KD2#
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tragedy sprawling to the canvas! Tragedy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
Oh Tragedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voronov swings widly with a right hand
and Tragedy scores with a counter punch that sends Voronov to the canvas! Tragedy smells blood - he's punishing Voronov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Voronov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
Trage Tragedy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Fisticuffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisticuffs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas moves away from the strike by Fisticuffs.
Vargas works Fisticuffs's body with a nice hook.
Fisticuffs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Fisticuffs scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisticuffs connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.#CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Fisticuffs blocks with his arms.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Fisticuffs's ribcage. Fisticuffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas lands a nice knee to the body.
Fisticuffs is breathing heavily.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Vargas lands a right hand.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisticuffss head.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas cracks Fisticuffs with a nice body shot.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
A short left from Vargas.
Vargas landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Fisticuffs is rocked!
Vargas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fisticuffs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vargas is unloading with more strikes now! Fisticuffs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
After winning the bout, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
MjÃ¶lnir scores with a leg kick.
MjÃ¶lnir scoring well with a low kick there.
Torsten MjÃ¶lnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MjÃ¶lnir moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on MjÃ¶lnir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
MjÃ¶lnir lands a big head kick that sends IsMore tumbling to the mat! MjÃ¶lnir takes a step backwards and waves IsMore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MjÃ¶lnir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
MjÃ¶lnir lands a big uppercut and IsMore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but IsMore looks OK. MjÃ¶lnir waves IsMore back to his feet!#ROC2#IsMore is rocked!
MjÃ¶lnir fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks IsMore square on the jaw! Damn, IsMore is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsten MjÃ¶lnir!
Torsten MjÃ¶lnir took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Zuev has Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dracul is trying to push Zuev away but Zuev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul is looking to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Zuev moves away and avoids it.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Zuev works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuev.#T2#
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zuev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.#T3#
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dracul.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
A jab from Dracul misses.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zuev lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Zuev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dracul defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Zuev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Dracul up against the ropes.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev thows a body kick. Dracul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Zuev throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dracul misses its target.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Zuev wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Zuev scores with a jab to the head.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuev throws a head kick but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Zuev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dracul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul. #T2#
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Zuev.
It looked like Dracul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dracul's head.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dracul scores with a hook.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dracul.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.#T3#
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Zuev lands with a hook. Dracul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dracul slips a jab from Zuev.
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Zuev scores with a body shot.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zuev scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuev scores with a four punch combination!
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dracul misses.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Zuev.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul cracks Zuev with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul misses with a left hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dracul will feel that in the morning.
Zuev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Oh Dracul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul walks into a jab.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul seems to have got his legs back now.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
Zuev unleashes a big counter combination but Dracul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a good jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev throws a shot to the body.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses. #T3#
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Zuev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul misses with a hook #CL2#
and Zuev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev leaning against his opponent.
Dracul wants to break free but Zuev has control.
Dracul blocking some punches. #BC#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
A jab lands there for Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zuev instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Lune blocks a jab.
De Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lune thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Lune slips under a jab from De Luca.
De Luca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Luca scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Luca with a nice cross.
Lune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Luca throws out the jab.
A jab from De Luca misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Luca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Vincente De Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for De Luca.#T1#
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Luca really felt that one!
De Luca scores with a decent looking hook.
De Luca cracks Lune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Luca misses with a left hand
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Lune blocks the low kick.
Lune is looking to counter the offense by De Luca and move into the clinch.
Lune avoids the body shot from De Luca.
A punch combination from De Luca misses.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Luca misses with a body shot #CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
Lune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune working De Luca over with knees to the body.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T2#
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!
Lune prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Lune.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
De Luca takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Luca is trying to break the clinch but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Lune scores a nice knee to the body.
I was talking to Lune's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lune is keeping busy.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
De Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Lune lands a knee to the body.
De Luca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca is trying to maintain a safe position but Lune gets an underhook and turns De Luca into the ropes.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Lune lands a nice knee to the body.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Luca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lune's brow.
Lune is struggling to control the position.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca trying to stall but Lune improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Luca.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune stands there with De Luca around his waist. De Luca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincente De Luca.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune avoids a wild elbow strike from De Luca.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Luca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Luca as Lune tries to tie him up.
Lune blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune tries to stall but De Luca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca tries to throw a body punch but Lune avoids it by throwing De Luca back against the ropes.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cutter Lune dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Luca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Luca throws a lazy body kick
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca throws a big shot that misses.
Lune slips a straight right by De Luca.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Luca can do to turn this around?
De Luca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lune circles away quickly and effectively.
De Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Luca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca looks to throw the jab but Lune is out of range.
Lune is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Luca misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
De Luca misses with some punches.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by De Luca.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Luca can't break the clinch.
De Luca tries to pull guard but Lune won't allow it.
De Luca misses with an elbow strike.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lune lands an elbow inside that De Luca shrugs off.
Lune prevents De Luca from breaking the clinch.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
Lune using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune stalling the fight.
De Luca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lune backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
De Luca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lune walks away with a smile on his face. De Luca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Luca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lune.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lune as De Luca tries to tie him up.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Lune.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to stall but De Luca improves his position.
De Luca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T3#
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but De Luca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
De Luca pushes Lune back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Luca tries to work over Lune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca has had enough of the clinch but Lune keeps him there for the moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from De Luca.
De Luca is looking to break free of the clinch but Lune has double underhooks.
Lune stalling the fight.
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!
Nice elbow from Lune. #T4#
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Luca tries a body shot but Lune blocks it.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Luca working aggressively here.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
A body shot lands from De Luca.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cutter Lune 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Luca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from De Luca misses.
Lune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Luca.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for De Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune dodges the punch combination from De Luca.
As De Luca tries to get set, Lune tries to push him back and clinch up but De Luca manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
De Luca with a hook.
De Luca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Luca misses with a combination #CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
De Luca misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune lands an elbow inside. #T2#
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Luca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutter Lune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from De Luca.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from De Luca.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Luca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Lune lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#De Luca is rocked!
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Lune finish him?
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Lune to work.
Lune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lune keeps control of De Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lune.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
De Luca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Luca working aggressively here.
De Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lune blocking some punches.
De Luca tries to break the clinch but Lune is controlling the position.
De Luca is trying to push Lune away but Lune has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Lune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vincente De Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cutter Lune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lune, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune!

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Aurelius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branco slips under a jab.
Branco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurelius looks to clinch #TD2#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Branco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Branco wants to pass to mount but Aurelius is defending the position.
Aurelius trying to control here.
Branco trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Aurelius defends the submission attempt.
Aurelius trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Aurelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Branco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aurelius defends it well. #SUB2#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
Aurelius is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aurelius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Branco looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Branco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aurelius escapes and throws Branco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branco keeps working. #T3#
Branco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Branco is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
Aurelius is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branco wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Branco defends the submission attempt.
Branco desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Aurelius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Branco is just riding it out for now. Aurelius eventually gives up the hold.
Branco is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branco.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Branco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aurelius throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Branco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
Branco is looking to advance position but Aurelius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Branco is desperately trying to improve his position but Aurelius has a good base and remains in mount.
Aurelius throwing strikes here but Branco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Branco regains half guard.
Aurelius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Branco is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Branco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Branco is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelius. #SUB#
Aurelius wants to work for an arm triangle but Branco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branco is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Branco has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Aurelius. Oh but Branco has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Aurelius goes limp - he's gone! Branco jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Branco!
A relieved looking Antonio Branco 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: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Voronov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with an outside leg kick.
Voronov throws a head kick but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Voronov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I avoids the body shot from Voronov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov I I! But no joy.
Voronov catches Kersikov I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voronov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov I I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I thuds his right hand into Voronov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Kersikov I I takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Voronov takes a swing at Kersikov I I's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov I I checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yuri Voronov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Voronov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Voronov just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Kersikov I I feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Voronov sprawling to the canvas! Voronov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov I I finish him?! #ROC2#Voronov is rocked!
Voronov tries to get into range but Kersikov I I steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Voronov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kersikov I I scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
An out of breath Vitali Kersikov I I thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Fisticuffs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Unbelivable! Fisticuffs lets Unbelivable back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable is holding his hands too far apart here. Fisticuffs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Unbelivable is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torraso Fisticuffs!
Torraso Fisticuffs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mythical Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
IsMore gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! IsMore tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Laake is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and IsMore buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves IsMore!! IsMore is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Laake throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngve Laake!
Yngve Laake is the new heavyweight champion!
Yngve Laake very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mat rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Aurelius pulls guard effortlessly.
Mat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mat is looking to advance position but Aurelius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mat can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mat is trying to reverse the position but instead Aurelius has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Aurelius looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mat taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adeodatus Aurelius!
A victorious Adeodatus Aurelius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Zuev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zuev.
Walcott pushes Zuev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Zuev pushes Walcott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev stalling in the clinch but Walcott improves position.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Zuev blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Zuev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev lands a right hand.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walcott is keeping busy.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walcott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev prevents Walcott from breaking the clinch.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev slows down the pace here.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the ropes.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Zuev is looking to control Walcott's arms but Walcott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the ropes.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Zuev.
Zuev is looking to clinch.
Zuev misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zuev lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Zuev down. #T1#
Zuev lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Walcott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuev thinking.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Walcott.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev throws a fast counter high kick but Walcott manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Zuev swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott avoids the body shot from Zuev.
Zuev is looking to land body kicks.
Zuev throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott works on Zuev's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott is working Zuev over against the ropes.#T3#
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Zuev into the ropes.
Zuev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Zuev.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuev's elbow.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Zuev gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walcott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zuev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zuev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Walcott keeps it at a distance.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Zuev moves his leg out of the way.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zuev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Zuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Walcott is rocked!#T2#
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott slips under a jab from Zuev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Zuev's body.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev thows a body kick. Walcott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walcott wants to clinch.#T3#
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Zuev works over Walcott's head and body with a nice combination.
Walcott slips a straight right by Zuev.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Walcott lands.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Zuev lands a big head kick that sends Walcott to the canvas! Zuev follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Dracul throws the kick towards the body but Virinen avoids it.
Dracul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dracul lands a glancing blow to the side of Virinen's head.
Virinen ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Virinen staying out of range there.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul is looking to land body kicks.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Virinen's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
A lazy left from Virinen finds it's target.
Dracul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Virinen.#CL2#
Virinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dracul, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Virinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Virinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virinen working aggressively here.
Dracul is looking to break free of the clinch but Virinen has double underhooks.
Virinen lands a body shot.
Virinen lands a shoulder strike.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch but Virinen keeps him there for the moment.
Dracul can't break the clinch.
Virinen lands a body punch.
Virinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
Virinen keeps control of Dracul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virinen slips a straight right by Dracul.
Virinen lands a slapping body shot.
Dracul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Virinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Virinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dracul.#CUT#It looks like Lasse Virinen has been cut.
Dracul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracul lands a glancing blow to the side of Virinen's head.
Virinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul 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.
Virinen lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Virinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Virinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Virinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Virinen throws a good cross that connects.
Virinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dracul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Dracul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dracul there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Virinen clinches with his opponent.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dracul tries to break free but Virinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
Virinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Virinen closes the distance and clinches.
Virinen prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.
Virinen keeps control of Dracul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
Virinen throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virinen scores with a body shot. #T4#
Virinen moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Virinen.
Virinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dracul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Virinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Virinen duly obliges.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Virinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Virinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draculs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dracul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Virinen.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Virinen cracks Dracul with an open hand slap.
Virinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul checks a low kick from Virinen.
Virinen lands the left hand.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Virinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Virinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Virinen looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Virinen.
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Virinen instigates a clinch.
Virinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virinen gets through Dracul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virinen tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Virinen back against the ropes.
Dracul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dracul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Virinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Virinen avoids it well and moves away.
Virinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Virinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dracul throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Virinen slips a jab from Dracul.
Virinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dracul eats them both and turns towards Virinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Virinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dracul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virinen punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Virinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Virinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Virinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virinen moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Virinen tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Virinen instigates a clinch. #T2#
Virinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virinen scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Virinen throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Virinen slips under a jab.
Virinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Virinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.
Virinen is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Virinen lands with a shot to the body.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Virinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Lasse Virinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virinen scores with a jab.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Virinen gets a clinch.
Virinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Virinen has Dracul pressed against the ropes, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Dracul misses with a hook. Virinen ducked under it nicely.
Virinen tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Virinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.
Virinen thumps Dracul with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.
Dracul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Virinen catches Dracul right on the button with a cross.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virinen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Virinen rushes Dracul and presses him up against the ropes.
Virinen lands a left hand.
Virinen misses with the head strike.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Virinen working aggressively here.
Virinen lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen. #BC#
Dracul breaks from the clinch.
Virinen lands the left hand.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Virinen drives through and clinches with Dracul against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Virinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasse Virinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Virinen lunges at Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dracul's hand.
Dracul scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a low kick but Dracul avoids it.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Virinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dracul doesn't seem phased though.
Virinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virinen dips to his left and cracks Dracul with an uppercut!
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul checks a low kick from Virinen.
Dracul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Virinen with a nice cross.
A low kick lands for Virinen.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virinen moves away.
Dracul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Donk. Dracul catches Virinen right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Dracul.
Virinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virinen.
Virinen walks into a jab.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Virinen.
Virinen slips a jab from Dracul.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
Virinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Virinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dracul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lasse Virinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Virinen tries to clinch there but Dracul circles away.
That kick from Virinen tenderised Dracul's leg. Dracul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Virinen both land. Nice combination.
Dracul slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Dracul.
Virinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Virinen pushes Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Virinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Dracul wants to get back to striking at distance but Virinen won't allow it.
Dracul is trying to break the clinch but Virinen is controlling him.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dracul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Virinen has Dracul pressed against the ropes, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virinen lands a right hand.
Dracul takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Virinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dracul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virinen on the side of the head.
Dracul misses with a body shot
and Virinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Virinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Virinen looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dracul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virinen connects with the punch.#T4#
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
A punch lands to the side of Virinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dracul connects with the punch.
Dracul cracks Virinen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Virinen falls to his knees and Dracul doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
After the big win, Vlad Dracul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mythical Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
De Luca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Luca throws an off balance right hand
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Luca thinking.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by De Luca.
De Luca looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muller slips a jab and a cross from De Luca.
De Luca throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
De Luca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Luca misses with a double jab.
Muller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muller jabs at De Luca's body.
De Luca swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
De Luca cracks a nice hook into Muller's ribs.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Luca defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
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!
De Luca's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Luca duly obliges.
De Luca missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller lands with a straight right. De Luca didn't see that one coming.
Muller takes a swing at De Luca's ribcage but misses.
De Luca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from De Luca misses.
A jab lands there for De Luca.#T1#
Nice body punch from Muller.
Muller misses with a straight right.
De Luca connects with a body shot.
De Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
De Luca works the jab nicely.
De Luca moves out of range as Muller strikes.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but De Luca ducks down to avoid it.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Luca.
De Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller blocks a low kick nicely.
De Luca throws out a leg kick but Muller moves out of range and De Luca only half commits.
Muller missing with a left hand there. De Luca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Luca lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
De Luca throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller cracks De Luca with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Luca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. De Luca does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Luca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller's head backwards.
De Luca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller thuds a left hand into De Luca's body.
De Luca misses with a straight right.
De Luca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
De Luca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller misses with a hook. De Luca ducked under it nicely.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Luca's head backwards.
Muller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Luca.
De Luca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
De Luca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Luca looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
De Luca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on De Luca's shoulder, as De Luca tries to avoid the shot.
De Luca throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Frankz Muller has been cut.
De Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Luca lands a jab.
Muller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Luca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Luca throws out a counter right but Muller avoids it with no problem.
De Luca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller lands with an overhand left.
De Luca ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
De Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
De Luca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
De Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - De Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Luca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Luca looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. De Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Luca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
De Luca scores with a shot to the body.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Luca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and De Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller cracks De Luca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#De Luca is rocked!
Muller moves in close and cracks De Luca with a massive right hand! De Luca, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Muller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankz Muller!
In his post fight interview, Frankz Muller gave a big smile as he said 'Thank to my trainers, my fans and my sponsor. This victory is dedicated to they'.

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