Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 227
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Takeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeffries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeffries slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffries swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jeffries has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jeffries throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jeffries.
Jeffries drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeda defends it well.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeffries tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Takeda does it's job there.
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!
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda. #T1#
Takeda slips a straight right by Jeffries.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Takeda.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Takeda throws a low kick, looking for Jeffries's leg but Jeffries calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda misses with a combination #TD2#
so Jeffries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takeda has Jeffries pulled in close to control his posture.
Jeffries connects with a couple of short punches.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Jeffries postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Jeffries defends easily. #SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Jeffries defends it easily.
Takeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeda's head.#T3#
Jeffries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeffries is in close to Takeda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeffries trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeffries manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Jeffries keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Jeffries wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeffries looking to control.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Jeffries can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takeda works his way into side control. #SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Jeffries sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffries defends the submission attempt.
Jeffries is refusing to be controlled, as Takeda sits in half guard.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jeffries trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Takeda manages to pass to mount!
Jeffries tries to hold on but Takeda pushes him away.
Jeffries slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeffries is refusing to be controlled, as Takeda sits in half guard.
Jeffries makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeffries.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Jeffries controls Takeda momentarily but Takeda frees himself.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving. #T7#
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Jeffries is still trying to improve position.
Jeffries is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jeffries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takeda counter with a right hand. #T8#
Takeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeffries.
Takeda jabs at Jeffries's body.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Takeda throws a front kick aimed at Jeffries's knee but Jeffries avoids it well.
Takeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Takeda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Takeda.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda throws a quick counter head kick but Jeffries was just out of range.
Jeffries dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shingen Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Takeda thumps Jeffries with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.#T9#
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeffries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeffries misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeffries should have avoided that one.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Takeda throws a head kick but Jeffries moves out of range.
Takeda lands an overhand right.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Jeffries looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takeda!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jeffries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jeffries just manages to avoid it.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda looks to land a combination. Jeffries sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takeda swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda is looking to slow Jeffries down with leg kicks.
Takeda misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Jeffries scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Jeffries's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jeffries off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries tries to break free. #T1#
Jeffries tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jeffries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jeffries holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takeda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jeffries is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeda takes Jeffries's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jeffries is in trouble. #SUB#
Takeda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB#
Takeda is looking for the choke from the back position but Jeffries is controlling his hands well.
Jeffries just trying to survive but Takeda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Jeffries right now.
Jeffries staying busy and making it hard for Takeda to control.
Jeffries tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jeffries is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jeffries gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Jeffries is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Takeda trying to control from Jeffries's half guard. Jeffries has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jeffries throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeffries is retaining full guard.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Takeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jeffries is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda working away.#SUB#
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takeda is trying to get an arm triangle but Jeffries is defending well.
Jeffries is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Takeda slips a straight right by Jeffries.
Shingen Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeffries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Jeffries misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeffries circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeffries takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Jeffries.
Takeda slips a straight right by Jeffries.
Good exchange - Jeffries coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Takeda. #T7#
Takeda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jeffries counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takeda!
Jeffries scoring with punches from side control.
Jeffries trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Jeffries lands an elbow.
Jeffries grinds an elbow into Takeda's temple.
Jeffries wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Takeda is trying to control Jeffries's posture but Jeffries avoids it. #T8#
Jeffries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takeda is not content to let Jeffries control the position.
Jeffries scoring with punches and elbows.
Takeda prevents Jeffries from moving into mount.
Jeffries lands some shots froms side control.
Jeffries cracks Takeda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jeffries landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jeffries is putting a hurting on Takeda here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bray Jeffries has got the better of the ground game so far.#T9#
Jeffries working the ground and pound from side control.
Jeffries working the ground and pound.
Takeda tries to buck Jeffries off but Jeffries is having none of it.
Takeda is trying to work for a sweep but Jeffries has mounted him!
Jeffries controlling from mount.
Takeda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jeffries working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bray Jeffries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda scores with the left hand. Jeffries knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda is looking to slow Jeffries down with leg kicks.
Jeffries connects with a right hand. Takeda shakes it off.
Jeffries moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.
Takeda shoots in but Jeffries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeffries counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeda. That snapped Jeffries's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Jeffries's shoulder, as Jeffries tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jeffries bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jeffries scores with a jab. Takeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Jeffries gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda stalls.
Jeffries lands a nice uppercut.
Jeffries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Jeffries's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Jeffries lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jeffries gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
Jeffries drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jeffries is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Takeda is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeffries has double underhooks.
Jeffries cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
Jeffries gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Jeffries slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land.
Jeffries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Jeffries works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving. #T4#
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Jeffries postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jeffries preventing the sweep.
Takeda has his hands on Jeffries's head, controlling the position.
Jeffries lands a couple of elbows.#T5#
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeffries postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jeffries lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Takeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jeffries is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takeda.
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Jeffries content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jeffries lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jeffries working the ground and pound.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Takeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Jeffries looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jeffries is keen to just control but Takeda is a slippery customer.
Takeda has hold of Jeffries's hands but Jeffries slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jeffries wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeffries winds up and cracks Takeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Takeda's hands, connecting with Takeda's forehead.#T8#
Jeffries lands strikes from half guard.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Jeffries winds up and cracks Takeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.
Jeffries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeffries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head. #T9#
Jeffries lands strikes from half guard.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Takeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeffries is trying to control. Takeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeda is pressing down on Jeffries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda controls Jeffries momentarily but Jeffries frees himself.
Jeffries trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bray Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries!

Event: Alpha-1: New Era
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Fry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zulu. Zulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Zulu has Fry up against the cage in a clinch.
Fry working hard to break the clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry.
Fry gets through Zulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu trying to control the position but instead, Fry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zulu into the cage.
Fry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry misses with some punches.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Fry prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Fry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fry. #T1#
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Fry.
Zulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zulu can turn it around.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fry is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Fry.
Fry tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Fry back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Fry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fry is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Fry.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fry is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fry fails to land.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zulu just leaning against Fry, taking a breather.
Fry blocking some punches.
Fry lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
Fry swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zulus head.
Zulu wants to stall.
Zulu is looking to control Fry's arms but Fry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Fry.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Zulu.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Fry controls the action.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry scores with a shoulder strike.
Fry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Fry is working Zulu over against the cage.
Fry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry lands a left hand.
Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Fry struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Fry.
Zulu looks winded!
Zulu takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fry scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fry.
A shot in the inside from Fry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry lands a left hand.
Fry working aggressively here.
Fry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fry is working Zulu over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fry.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fry avoids it.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fry fails to land.
Zulu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Fry.
Fry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Fry pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry scores with a shoulder strike.
Fry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zulu or not.
Fry scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Fry. #BC#
Fry manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Fry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zulu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Zulu pushes Fry up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Fry misses with a body punch.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Fry improves position.
Zulu tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Fry breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fry. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fry lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Zulu clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fry as Zulu tries to tie him up.
Zulu lands a left hand.
Fry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fry.
Zulu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fry managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Fry.
Fry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fry is leaning against Zulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fry lands a hook that snaps the head of Zulu backwards. #ROC#Zulu is rocked!
Fry lands a body punch.
Zulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Fry finish him?
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
Fry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fry.
Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zulu to his knees! Fry keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
An out of breath Small Fry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Alpha-1: New Era
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Castro throws a hook to the side of Nuku's head but Nuku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuku.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Nuku shows good takedown defense.
Nuku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Nuku counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Castro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nuku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Nuku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castro is stalling here. Nuku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nuku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Castro tries to improve position but can't.
Nuku is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Nuku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Nuku taking a breather here.
Castro is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Castro struggling a bit here.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Nuku keeps moving and retains side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nuku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nuku is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nuku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#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.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuku.
Castro wants to land a leg kick but Nuku is out of range. #TD2#
Castro scores with a takedown into Nuku's guard.
Castro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nuku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro throws a big elbow that misses.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nuku's head.
Nuku keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Castro throws a strike but Nuku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Castro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Castro drives through with a takedown into Nuku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nuku wants to sweep but no luck.
Castro landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuku keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Castro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is pushing down on Nuku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nuku is fighting to maintain full guard but Castro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castro working over Nuku with some ground and pound. Nuku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nuku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuku keeping hold of Castro's head, controlling as best he can.
Castro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Castro controlling the action here.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Castro wants to pass to mount but Nuku is defending the position.
Castro winds up and cracks Nuku with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Castro is trying to work for a kimura but Nuku is defending well. #SUB2#
Castro is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castro throws a strike but Nuku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro misses with a head shot. Nuku uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro trying to control but Nuku is working from the bottom.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuku can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Nuku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Nuku misses.
And Castro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nuku pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nuku throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Nuku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Nuku.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoatea Nuku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuku avoids it really well and circles away.
Nuku tried to counter with a leg kick but Castro avoided it.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Nuku saw that one coming.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuku.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Castro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nuku's guard.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuku has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuku pulls Castro in close to prevent any damage.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuku is retaining full guard.
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castro trying to control but Nuku is working from the bottom.
Nuku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Nuku wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Castro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nuku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuku trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from Nuku finds it's target.
Nuku is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro tries to clinch there but Nuku circles away.
Nuku with a nice calf kick.
Nuku tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
Nuku slaps away a takedown attempt from Castro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castro tries for a takedown but Nuku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Castro slips under a jab.
And Castro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nuku pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Castro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nuku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castro under the eye.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuku with a nice cross.
Nuku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nuku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
Nuku is looking to counter punch.
Aoatea Nuku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Nuku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and Nuku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro tries to clinch up
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoatea Nuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Castro takes one on the button.
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!#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nuku to the mat! Nuku manages to get full guard.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuku looking to control.
Castro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Nuku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Castro!
A relieved looking Thiago Castro 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: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Blood One staying out of range there.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Young Blood One has been cut.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood One feinted with a counter takedown.
Blood One avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Blood One drops down looking for a counter takedown but Penn sprawls and moves away.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a series of punches but Blood One moves out of range.
Blood One swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blood One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn lands a nice hook to Blood One's body. Blood One takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Blood One down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Blood One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Blood One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Blood One content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blood One working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Blood One scoring with punches and elbows.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood One's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blood One cracks Penn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blood One has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Blood One postures up.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Blood One's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Blood One's attempts to control the action.
Blood One 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.#SUB#
Blood One wants to finish this one by submission but Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blood One.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Blood One has control of the leg.
Blood One trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Blood One prevents Penn from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Blood One 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. #SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood One works his way into side control.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Penn stalling.
Blood One regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Blood One looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood One, not yet.
Penn wants to control from the top but Blood One keeps moving. #SUB#
Blood One looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Blood One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn is in close to Blood One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Blood One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blood One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood One there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn misses with the combination.
Blood One changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Blood One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Blood One taking a breather here.
Penn wants to control but Blood One postures up.#SUB#
Blood One swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blood One's guard.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn is looking to advance position but Blood One has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Blood One wants to take his opponent's back but Penn doesn't allow it.
Penn tries to hold on but Blood One postures up.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood One looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!#SUB#
Blood One is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penn shrugs it off.
Penn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blood One.
Blood One lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blood One breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Blood One jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Penn manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Blood One looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Penn is avoiding damage well.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood One off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Blood One is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Blood One defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms. #SUB2#
Penn has got one arm under Blood One's chin. This could be trouble... Blood One trying to control the other hand but Penn gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Blood One has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JB Penn!

Event: SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Tepes lV punishes Jahr's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes lV.
Donk. Tepes lV catches Jahr right on the button with a cross.
Jahr misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Jahr lands with a hook. Tepes lV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Jahr lands a big head kick that sends Tepes lV tumbling to the mat! Jahr takes a step backwards and waves Tepes lV back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tepes lV is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lV scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jahr connects with a leg kick.
Jahr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jahr looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Tepes lV sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jahr throws a good cross that connects.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Jahr wants to improve his position but Tepes lV is controlling well. #SUB2#
Jahr actively working from the bottom here.
Tepes lV wants to control but Jahr is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Tepes lV there.
Jahr is looking to improve his position.
Tepes lV thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jahr wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tepes lV is just content to waste time from the top position. Jahr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Tepes lV working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jahr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes lV throwing strikes but missing.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
Tepes lV lands a couple of elbows.
Tepes lV works over Jahr with some ground and pound from guard.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV prevents Jahr from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Jahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes lV is stalling in the full guard.
Tepes lV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jahr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tepes lV landing some decent shots from guard.
Tepes lV postures up and lands a big shot to Jahr's brow.
Tepes lV is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tepes lV prevents Jahr from getting back to his feet.
Jahr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB2#
Jahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes lV defends well.
Tepes lV landing some decent shots from guard.
Jahr has momentary wrist control but Tepes lV slips an elbow through the middle.
Jahr controlling the position.
Tepes lV with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jahr trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes lV is proving a slippery customer.
Tepes lV controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tepes lV manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jahr on his heels. He'll look to pass Jahr's guard now, I'm sure.
Vlad Tepes lV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes lV is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tepes lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes lV slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Jahr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tepes lV manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Jahr wants to pass the guard but Tepes lV is keeping the position.
Jahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jahr passes Tepes lV's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tepes lV is trying to get back to full guard.
Tepes lV controlling the position for now.
Jahr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jahr thows a huge punch but Tepes lV dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes lV keeping hold of Jahr's head, controlling as best he can.
Jahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jahr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jahr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jahr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tepes lV defends it well.
Tepes lV is trying to maintain the position but Jahr is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV lands a jab.#T3#
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jahr as he jumps to the side.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jahr throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Jahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes lV looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jahr misses the body punch
and Tepes lV counters with a low kick, right behind Jahr 's knee.
Jahr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Jahr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jahr thows a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it #TD#
and Tepes lV counters with a shoot takedown. Jahr fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahr wants to improve his position but instead Tepes lV has moved into half guard.
Jahr has hold of Tepes lV's hands but Tepes lV slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tepes lV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jahr is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes lV slows the pace down in half guard.
Tepes lV lands with a punch from half guard.
Tepes lV trying to control the pace.
Tepes lV landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tepes lV lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jahr is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jahr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Tepes lV drives through and clinches with Jahr against the cage.
Tepes lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahr backwards. #BC2#
Jahr breaks from the clinch.
Jahr throws a head kick but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jahr's sensitive parts.
Jahr lands a jab to Tepes lV's midsection.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vlad Tepes lV is winning the standup battle so far.
Jahr misses with a combination
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.#TD#
Jahr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV passes into half guard.
Tepes lV is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Jahr is staying active underneath Tepes lV, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jahr wants to get back to full guard.
Tepes lV landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jahr is trying to control but can't.
Tepes lV takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tepes lV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jahr is looking to improve his position.
Jahr wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnar Jahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jahr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes lV with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tepes lV lands with a punch from half guard.
Tepes lV is thwarting Jahr's attempts to control the position.
Tepes lV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tepes lV wants to control but Jahr is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tepes lV in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes lV cracks a nice hook into Jahr's ribs.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahr manages to avoid it.
Jahr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Jahr both land. Nice combination.
Jahr misses with a combination
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes lV misses with a wild combination.
Jahr throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Jahr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tepes lV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jahr scrambles back to his feet.
Jahr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV walks into a jab.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from Jahr.
Tepes lV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jahr avoids it really well and circles away.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Tepes lV sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes lV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Tepes lV.
Jahr throws a solid leg kick but Tepes lV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jahr.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Tepes lV shoots in and bounces Jahr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jahr keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV 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: Just some fights 28
Date: May 03, 2025

Ian Laperierre had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.3, 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 Azeno Piedbatulo was cancelled.

Event: DMMA 415: Kostov v Karacan
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1##CL#
Chai clinches up with Dae Hyun and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Dae Hyun has double underhooks.
Dae Hyun tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai blocks a body shot from Dae Hyun.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai is trying to push Dae Hyun away but Dae Hyun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai wants to break free but Dae Hyun has control.
A frustrated look appears on Chai's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dae Hyun avoids the body shot from Chai. #CL#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dae Hyun is trying to stall. #BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dae Hyun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dae Hyun lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dae Hyun throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Dae Hyun avoids the head kick by Chai.
Dae Hyun fails with the takedown.#T1#
Dae Hyun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dae Hyun 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.
Dae Hyun throws out a powerful jab.
Dae Hyun throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Dae Hyun misses with a straight left.
Dae Hyun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dae Hyun.
Chai throws a head kick but Dae Hyun moves out of range.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Dae Hyun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dae Hyun misses.
Chai thuds his right hand into Dae Hyun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dae Hyun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dae Hyun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Chai catches Dae Hyun right on the button with a cross.
Chai throws a head kick but Dae Hyun moves out of range.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dae Hyun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Dae Hyun. #T2#
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dae Hyun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dae Hyun throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Dae Hyun's head but Dae Hyun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dae Hyun is looking to land body kicks.
Savaje Bebe Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dae Hyun connects with a leg kick.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dae Hyun is just out of range.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Dae Hyun avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai defending well as Dae Hyun loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Dae Hyun as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dae Hyun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Chai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Dae Hyun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Dae Hyun misses with a combination
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai 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.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dae Hyun has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Dae Hyun.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dae Hyun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Dae Hyun.#BC2#
Dae Hyun breaks the clinch.
A cross from Dae Hyun lands.
Chai takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Chai darts in and clinches Dae Hyun up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Dae Hyun has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dae Hyun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dae Hyun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dae Hyun's head.
Dae Hyun misses the body punch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Dae Hyun.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Dae Hyun throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dae Hyun looks to throw a body kick
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dae Hyun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Dae Hyun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Dae Hyun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dae Hyun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dae Hyun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dae Hyun was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dae Hyun scores with a nice strike.
Dae Hyun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Chai pushes Dae Hyun up against the cage in a clinch.
Dae Hyun lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dae Hyun manages to break the clinch.
Dae Hyun tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Chai drives through and clinches with Dae Hyun against the cage. #BC#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dae Hyun works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Dae Hyun misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Dae Hyun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dae Hyun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Dae Hyun lands.#T1#
Dae Hyun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dae Hyun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dae Hyun swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that Dae Hyun avoids nicely.
Dae Hyun throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Dae Hyun only half commits.
Dae Hyun throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dae Hyun.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dae Hyun tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Dae Hyun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dae Hyun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dae Hyun.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Dae Hyun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dae Hyun lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai is looking to slow Dae Hyun down with leg kicks.
Dae Hyun misses with a looping right.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai is looking to clinch but Dae Hyun is avoiding it.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
Dae Hyun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dae Hyun throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
A jab from Dae Hyun misses.
Chai scores with a jab.
Dae Hyun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai tries to clinch up but Dae Hyun circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dae Hyun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dae Hyun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dae Hyun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai punishes Dae Hyun's body with a nice straight punch.
Dae Hyun throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dae Hyun manages to avoid it.
Dae Hyun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai clobbers Dae Hyun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai cracks Dae Hyun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dae Hyun blocks a head kick by Chai.
Dae Hyun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dae Hyun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chai throws a combination. Dae Hyun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dae Hyun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai scores with a jab. Dae Hyun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai tries to clinch up but Dae Hyun circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dae Hyun throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Chai pushes Dae Hyun up against the cage in a clinch.
Dae Hyun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai tries to circle away but Dae Hyun has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai scores with a one two! Dae Hyun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chai tests Dae Hyun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dae Hyun can do to turn this around?
Dae Hyun throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai thuds a left hand into Dae Hyun's body.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Dae Hyun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dae Hyun throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dae Hyun.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dae Hyun looks to clinch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai slips a jab from Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun connects with a jab.
Dae Hyun jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Dae Hyun counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Dae Hyun in a clinch.
Chai tries to break free but Dae Hyun pushes him back against the cage.
Dae Hyun misses with a punch to the body.
Dae Hyun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai avoids a wild elbow strike from Dae Hyun.#BC2#
Dae Hyun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dae Hyun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dae Hyun moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Dae Hyun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dae Hyun can pounce on him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Dae Hyun breaks the clinch.
Kang Dae Hyun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dae Hyun slips under a jab.
Dae Hyun throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Dae Hyun throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dae Hyun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dae Hyun lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Dae Hyun connects with a solid leg kick.
Dae Hyun scores with a nice right hand.
Dae Hyun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Dae Hyun misses. #T3#
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Dae Hyun moved out of range nicely.
Dae Hyun throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dae Hyun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Chai.
Dae Hyun misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dae Hyun throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Dae Hyun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dae Hyun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dae Hyun.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dae Hyun throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Dae Hyun throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Dae Hyun throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Dae Hyun scores with a nice head shot.
Dae Hyun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chai clobbers Dae Hyun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dae Hyun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai is looking to slow Dae Hyun down with leg kicks.
Dae Hyun swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dae Hyun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Savaje Bebe Chai.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Werner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matekane circles away quickly and effectively.
Matekane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Matekane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matekane is pushing Werner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Werner tries to break the clinch but Matekane is controlling the position.
Matekane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matekane tries to work over Werner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matekane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matekane tries for a takedown but Werner manages to get underhooks.
Matekane goes for a takedown attempt but Werner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Matekane clinches.
Matekane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Matekane has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Werner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Matekane.
Werner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matekane has him pressed against the cage.
Matekane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matekane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matekane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matekane has Werner pushed against the cage.
A short right from Matekane on the inside.
Werner tries to break free but Matekane pushes him back against the cage.
Matekane lands with a left to the head.
Werner is trying to force a seperation but Matekane has the dominant position.
Werner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matekane just leaning against Werner, taking a breather.
Werner wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Matekane leaning against his opponent.
Matekane keeps control of Werner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matekane digs a right hand underneath Werner's ribcage. Werner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matekane tries a body shot but Werner blocks it.
Werner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werner is trying to push Matekane away but Matekane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matekane lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Werner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matekane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Werner to the mat. Werner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Matekane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matekane scoring with some ground and pound.
Matekane controlling from the top position. #T3#
Matekane passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Matekane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Werner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Matekane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Werner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Matekane lets go of the hold and Werner can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teboho Matekane!
An out of breath Teboho Matekane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Glover works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.#TD2#
Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glover lands a couple of digs.
Christ controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself.
Glover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glover wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Julio Christ's cut is getting worse.
Christ pulls Glover in to control the position.
Glover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Christ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Glover holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Glover manages to get to full guard.
Christ advances to half guard.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
Glover is looking to control Christ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Glover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christ trying to control from half guard but Glover is working away.
Christ controlling the action here.
Christ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Glover gets back to full guard.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Glover.#T3#
Christ wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Glover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glover passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Christ!
Glover prevents Christ from getting the reversal.
Glover has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Christ's face. #CUT2#Julio Christ's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Glover!
Our winner, Dick Glover, 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: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Raivo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Raivo needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Man throws a series of punches but Raivo moves out of range.
Man misses with a hook
letting Raivo counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nasty Man has been cut.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Raivo moves out of range easily.
Raivo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raivo.
Raivo misses with a few strikes there.
Raivo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man throws a leg kick but Raivo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raivo 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.
Raivo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raivo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
Man lands a nice hook to Raivo's body. Raivo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raivo scores with a spinning back kick!
Man tries to land a front kick but Raivo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Man scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Raivo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Raivo avoids it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Nasty Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raivo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raivo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man misses with a head kick.
Raivo lands with a slapping head kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##CL2#
Raivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Raivo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo.
Raivo cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Man is breathing heavily.
Raivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Nasty Man's cut is getting worse.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Raivo has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Raivo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man tries to break the clinch but Raivo is controlling the position.
Raivo scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raivo.
Man looking to stall.
Raivo lands with a left to the head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to break free.#BC#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Raivo looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man misses with a hook #KD2#
and Raivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Man! Raivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Man to his feet! Man is in big trouble!#ROC2#Man is rocked!
Raivo knocks out Man with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Raivo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Raivo picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rabies Raivo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rabies Raivo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Just some fights 25
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ward shoots in but Guinness avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guinness cracks Ward with a good jab.
Guinness lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward misses with a leg kick.
Guinness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guinness connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guinness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Guinness throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
A jab from Guinness misses.
Ward jabs Guinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guinness throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guinness's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guinness duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guinness tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guinness sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Ward.#T1#
Guinness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guinness can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Guinness works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Guinness is trying to stand. #T2#
Ward wants to take a breather but Guinness is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guinness is trying to stand.
Ward thows a huge punch but Guinness dodges it nicely.
Guinness is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Guinness is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward thows a huge punch but Guinness dodges it nicely.
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!#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Guinness defends it.
Guinness has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guinness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guinness sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness is looking to improve his position.
Ward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guinness defending well though.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guinness wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guinness looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Ward 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.#R2#
Guinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward goes for a double leg but Guinness avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guinness continues to drive forward.
Guinness throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guinness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guinness goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guinness thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward throws a head kick but Guinness moves out of range.
Guinness connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guinness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guinness is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Guinness is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward is keen to just control but Guinness is a slippery customer.
Guinness is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guinness defending well though. #T2#
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.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guinness knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guinness looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guinness is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Guinness is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ward thows a huge punch but Guinness dodges it nicely. #T3#
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Guinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward trying to control from Guinness's half guard. Guinness has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guinness has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
Ward is trying to control. Guinness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guinness does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guinness is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guinness is trying to get back to full guard.
William Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guinness is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Guinness 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Guinness finds it's target.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guinness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.
Sam Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guinness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ward.
Guinness with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Guinness.
Guinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Guinness connects with the punch.
Guinness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guinness.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Guinness steps away.#TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Guinness's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guinness keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward throws a strike but Guinness rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Ward is trying to control the position but Guinness postures up.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Guinness from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guinness keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Guinness wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Guinness keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stops Guinness from standing up.
Ward passes Guinness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Guinness is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guinness has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward is stalling here. Guinness is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guinness has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Guinness has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Guinness just misses with a punch to the body.
Guinness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Guinness gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Guinness is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
Guinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guinness is trying to force a seperation but Ward has the dominant position.
Guinness blocking some punches. #BC#
Guinness breaks the clinch.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Guinness misses the jab.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guinness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guinness to score with a decent uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Guinness!
Sam Guinness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Onana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Onana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu closes the distance but Onana moves to the side
and Onana counters with a stiff right hand.
Zulu blocks the body kick.
Onana sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Onana avoids it this time.
Tawanda Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Onana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana misses with some punches.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Onana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Onana blocks with his arms.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Onana blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Onana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana blocking some punches.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Onana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onana is defending well for now.
Onana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Onana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zulu can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Onana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Onana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Onana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Onana blocks with his arms.
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu slowing the pace effectively.
Onana throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Onana.
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Onana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
Onana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Onana prevents a body shot from Zulu.
The referee calls for Onana to work.
Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Onana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zulu tries to stall but Onana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Onana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Onana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Onana avoids the damage to the body.
Onana working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Onana pulls Zulu into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu trying to control but Onana is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Onana throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Onana controlling Zulu's posture.
Onana trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Onana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Onana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Onana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Onana lands a body shot.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Onana keeps it at a distance.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Onana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zulu has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Onana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Onana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
Onana lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards. #TD#
Onana pulls Zulu into guard.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Onana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily. #T2#
Onana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu tries to stand but Onana is controlling from the bottom.
Onana keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Onana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zulu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zulu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Onana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Onana up and slammed him! Onana can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control!
Onana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zulu's best efforts.
Onana controlling the position for now.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
Onana trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu trying to control from half guard but Onana is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Zulu clinches up with Onana and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu looking to stall.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Onana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu tries to clinch but Onana moves away
and Onana counters with a stiff right hand.
Onana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu tries to clinch but Onana moves out of range.
Onana throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Onana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Onana throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Onana fails to pull guard.
Onana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Onana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Onana on the inside.
Zulu gets through Onana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Onana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zulu is looking to control Onana's arms but Onana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Jeffery Onana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Onana lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Onana improves position.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Tawanda Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
A short right from Zulu on the inside.
Onana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Onana throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onana is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Zulu to work.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu tries to stall but Onana uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onana.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onana.
Onana fails to pull guard.
Onana scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Onana.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Onana tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Onana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Onana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onana swinging wildly here.
Onana sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Onana avoids it this time.
Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Zulu drives through and clinches with Onana against the cage.
Onana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onana throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Onana swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Onana's face. #CUT2#It looks like Jeffery Onana has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onana.
Onana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Onana is trying to stall.
Jeffery Onana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Onana!
After winning the bout, Jeffery Onana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Kosen lands an overhand right.
Kosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Kosen has been cut.
Kosen lunges at Outlaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outlaw's hand.
Kosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosen throws a right and a left that Outlaw avoids nicely.
Kosen ducks under a wild hook from Outlaw.
Kosen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outlaw. #TD2#
Kosen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw is looking for a sweep. Kosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen.
Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Kosen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Outlaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen. #SUB2#
Kosen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Outlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kosen on the ground.
Kosen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Outlaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Outlaw tries to get out of the position.
Kosen throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely. #T2#
Outlaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosen is nestled in close to Outlaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Kosen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosen wants to control but Outlaw is keeping him busy.
Outlaw is looking to improve his position.
Outlaw tries to kick Kosen off but Kosen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosen working over Outlaw with some ground and pound. Outlaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Outlaw is trying to stand.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kosen seems to be working for a kimura but Outlaw defends the submission attempt.
Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen. #SUB2#
Kosen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen.
Kosen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosen stalling.
Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Outlaw wants to control but Kosen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Kosen trying to control the action but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Kosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Kosen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kosen digs a good body shot into Outlaw's ribs.
Kosen lands a body shot.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Kosen ducks down to avoid it.
Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outlaw takes one on the button.
Kosen connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Kosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Outlaw goes down! Can Kosen finish him!?#ROC2#Outlaw is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Outlaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosen passes Outlaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Outlaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosen is controlling the pace.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Outlaw!
Hamza Kosen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kosen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Outlaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kosen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Outlaw hang on?
Kosen with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Kosen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Outlaw is surviving well by controlling Kosen's body position as best he can.
Kosen connects with a bit shot that sees Outlaw covering up! More strikes from Kosen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kosen is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2025

#R1#
Burger throws a hook but Will avoids it easily.
Will throws a right and a left that both miss.
Will slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Will tests Burger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Will misses with a looping left.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Will.#TD2#
Burger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger postures up. #SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Will.#T1#
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger wants to control from the top but Will keeps moving.
Burger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger distracts Will with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Will on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Will tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Burger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Will manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burger has Will in his guard.#REVR#
Will has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burger is trying to control the position but Will postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Will wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving. #T3#
Will postures up.
Will looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burger wants to sweep here but Will controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Will lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes from Will. Those never looked like landing.
Burger takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Burger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Will is defending well. #SUB2#
Burger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Will is looking to escape.
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger drops an elbow to the side of Will's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ham Burger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Will's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Will needs to keep his hands up - Burger had a free shot at his head there.
Will lands a jab to Burger's midsection.
Burger swings for the body but Will moves out of range.
Will looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burger throws a lazy right hand but Will sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Will throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burger.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will looks to land a right hand but Burger moved out of range.
Will will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burger throws a jab when Will was well out of range.#TD2#
Will gets caught flat footed, as Burger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Will is keeping the position.#T1#
Will not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Will is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burger passes into half guard.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Will is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will is in trouble now - Burger has advanced to mount!
Burger trying to control but Will is having none of it.
Burger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Burger working for a guillotine from mount but Will is in no mood to give up.
Will wants to hold on but Burger pushes him away.
Burger trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Will has given up his back.
Will trying to control the hands but Burger won't let him.
Will is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Burger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Will defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will wants to control his opponent's hands but Burger gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Will is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burger gets his way! #SUB2#
Burger working for the choke.
Burger avoiding Will 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Burger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burger is cranking Will's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Will! He's tightened the choke and Will is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ham Burger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ham Burger made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Burger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruiz under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Kody Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Burger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz is pushing Burger's head away, looking to escape. Burger manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Burger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz is trying to buck Burger off.#SUB#
Burger has an Americana. Ruiz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burger is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burger hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ham Burger!
Ham Burger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Kody Ruiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nah. My bad.'.

Event: DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Dae Hyun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dae Hyun misses with a straight right.
Piccirilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dae Hyun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dae Hyun throws a sloppy head kick and Piccirilli moves out of range easily.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Dae Hyun throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Piccirilli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dae Hyun!
Dae Hyun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dae Hyun blocks the strikes from Piccirilli.
Piccirilli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dae Hyun is keen to just control but Piccirilli is a slippery customer.
Dae Hyun is controlling the pace.
Piccirilli tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Piccirilli punching from the bottom.
Piccirilli regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Piccirilli trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Piccirilli trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dae Hyun throwing strikes from guard but Piccirilli blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccirilli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Piccirilli throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Piccirilli striking off his back but it's not causing Dae Hyun any problems.
Dae Hyun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piccirilli is keeping the position for now.
Piccirilli striking off his back but it's not causing Dae Hyun any problems.
Dae Hyun trying to control but Piccirilli is working from the bottom.
Piccirilli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dae Hyun trying to control but Piccirilli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piccirilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Dae Hyun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dae Hyun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dae Hyun throws a nice looking combination but Piccirilli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.#T2##CL#
Dae Hyun has Piccirilli up against the cage in a clinch.
Piccirilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Piccirilli throws a head punch that misses.
Dae Hyun wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dae Hyun. #BC#
Dae Hyun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dae Hyun misses the jab.
Piccirilli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Piccirilli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dae Hyun's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piccirilli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Piccirilli is fighting to break Dae Hyun's control of his arms but Dae Hyun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Piccirilli preventing the sweep.
Dae Hyun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piccirilli's guard. #REVR#
Piccirilli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Piccirilli tries to strike from the bottom.
Dae Hyun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dae Hyun wants to control from the top but Piccirilli keeps moving.
Piccirilli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dae Hyun trying to control the position from guard on top but Piccirilli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccirilli tries to strike from the bottom.
Dae Hyun wants to control from the top but Piccirilli keeps moving.
Piccirilli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Piccirilli throws a couple of heel strikes.
Dae Hyun looking to pass the guard.
Piccirilli striking off his back but it's not causing Dae Hyun any problems.
Piccirilli striking off his back but it's not causing Dae Hyun any problems.
Dae Hyun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dae Hyun trying to control the position from guard on top but Piccirilli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Piccirilli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Dae Hyun.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dae Hyun looks for the body kick but Piccirilli saw that one coming.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dae Hyun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piccirilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piccirilli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun stalks Piccirilli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Piccirilli's face. Piccirilli staggers backwards, shaken.
Dae Hyun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piccirilli.
Nice straight punches there by Dae Hyun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun throws a series of punches but Piccirilli moves out of range.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Dae Hyun swinging wildly here.
Piccirilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kang Dae Hyun 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#
Piccirilli slips under a jab from Dae Hyun.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Dae Hyun is looking to score with low kicks.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Dae Hyun looks to throw the jab but Piccirilli is out of range.
Piccirilli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun throws out a loose jab but Piccirilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dae Hyun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Dae Hyun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piccirilli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dae Hyun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dae Hyun lands with a straight right. Piccirilli didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Piccirilli blocks the leg kick.
Dae Hyun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Piccirilli blocks the body kick. #T1#
Dae Hyun scores with a push kick.
Dae Hyun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piccirilli manages to avoid it.
Piccirilli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Piccirilli moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Dae Hyun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piccirilli doesn't seem phased though.
Piccirilli avoids the body shot from Dae Hyun.
Piccirilli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun just misses with a punch to the body.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Kang Dae Hyun is winning the standup battle so far.
Piccirilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun throws a head kick that misses.
Piccirilli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dae Hyun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Piccirilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dae Hyun.
Piccirilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dae Hyun swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Dae Hyun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Dae Hyun shoots in and bounces Piccirilli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Piccirilli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Piccirilli can't keep his opponent in guard - Dae Hyun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piccirilli punching from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piccirilli tries to roll over but Dae Hyun keeps him under control.
Piccirilli punching from the bottom.
Dae Hyun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piccirilli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dae Hyun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dae Hyun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piccirilli defending well though. #T3#
Piccirilli throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Dae Hyun manages to pass to side control.
Piccirilli is trying to get back to half guard.
Dae Hyun avoids the strikes from the bottom by Piccirilli.
Dae Hyun wants to control but Piccirilli is keeping him busy.
Piccirilli manages to get back to half guard.
Piccirilli tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Piccirilli strikes from the bottom but Dae Hyun uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Piccirilli misses with a strike from the bottom.
Piccirilli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dae Hyun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piccirilli can do to turn this around?
Piccirilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Dae Hyun is looking to take a break and control but Piccirilli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piccirilli throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
Piccirilli missing with punches from the bottom.
Piccirilli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Piccirilli missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Dae Hyun 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.
Piccirilli tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccirilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Piccirilli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Piccirilli missing with punches from the bottom.
Piccirilli tries to get to full guard but Dae Hyun has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kang Dae Hyun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dae Hyun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piccirilli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dae Hyun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Piccirilli's sensitive parts. #CL#
Dae Hyun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Piccirilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piccirilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Dae Hyun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piccirilli misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dae Hyun breaks from the clinch.
Piccirilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dae Hyun.
Piccirilli's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Piccirilli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dae Hyun throws a push kick but Piccirilli slaps the foot to one side.
Dae Hyun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piccirilli manages to avoid it.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dae Hyun misses with the combination.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.#T1#
Dae Hyun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dae Hyun misses with a body kick.
Piccirilli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dae Hyun tries to land a front kick but Piccirilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dae Hyun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Piccirilli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piccirilli with the counter takedown but Dae Hyun avoids it easily.
Kang Dae Hyun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dae Hyun throws the left hand but Piccirilli avoids the punch easily.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Dae Hyun cracks Piccirilli with an open hand slap.
Piccirilli checks a low kick from Dae Hyun.
Piccirilli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Dae Hyun misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dae Hyun misses.
Piccirilli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Dae Hyun looking to score a takedown here. Piccirilli is defending well but Dae Hyun drives through and ends up in Piccirilli's guard.
Piccirilli keeping full guard, as Dae Hyun tries to pass.
Piccirilli trying to strike off his back.
Piccirilli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Piccirilli trying to strike off his back.
Piccirilli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Piccirilli throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kang Dae Hyun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dae Hyun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piccirilli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Piccirilli throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dae Hyun scores with a jab to the head.
Piccirilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piccirilli feints the counter takedown.
Piccirilli ducks under a wild hook from Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun misses with a leg kick.
Piccirilli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dae Hyun. Piccirilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Piccirilli tries to counter it with a takedown but Dae Hyun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dae Hyun tries to score with a low kick but Piccirilli moves his leg out of the way.
Piccirilli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dae Hyun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dae Hyun throws a leg kick but Piccirilli checks it.
Piccirilli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun just misses with a punch to the body. #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dae Hyun.
Kang Dae Hyun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dae Hyun avoids the strikes from the bottom by Piccirilli.
Dae Hyun blocks the strikes from Piccirilli.
Piccirilli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Piccirilli is trying to get back to full guard.
Piccirilli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Piccirilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dae Hyun blocks the strikes from Piccirilli.
Piccirilli missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccirilli is looking to improve his position.
Piccirilli missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Dae Hyun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dae Hyun, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Haalvisto forces Sutherland back against the cage and clinches.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sutherland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haalvisto's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sutherland.
Nice body punch from Sutherland - that landed with a thud.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Haalvisto's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
Sutherland dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Sutherland lands a body shot.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sutherland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Sutherland is looking for a kimura here.
Sutherland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haalvisto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland wants to advance to full mount but Haalvisto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sutherland 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.
Haalvisto keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haalvisto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sutherland wants to pass the guard but Haalvisto is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sutherland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sutherland slips nicely into half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Sutherland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sutherland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Sutherland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haalvisto defends it well.
Sutherland stalling away here and it's allowed Haalvisto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Haalvisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haalvisto is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sutherland works over Haalvisto with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sutherland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sutherland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutherland looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haalvisto moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Haalvisto lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Laddy Sutherland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.
Sutherland keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutherland thuds his shin into the meat of Haalvisto's side.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalvisto defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalvisto is fending him off so far but Sutherland persists. Nope, Haalvisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sutherland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haalvisto. That did some damage!
Haalvisto wants to clinch but Sutherland slips to the side
and Sutherland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haalvisto's knee momentarily.
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up.
Laddy Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland with a nice calf kick.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haalvisto can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Haalvisto backing up. Haalvisto nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haalvisto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haalvisto eats them both and turns towards Sutherland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Haalvisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sutherland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalvisto thinking.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Sutherland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haalvisto!#SUB#
Sutherland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haalvisto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sutherland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to pass to full mount but Haalvisto defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sutherland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sutherland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sutherland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haalvisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland. #SUB#
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura but Haalvisto is defending well.
Sutherland wants to take a breather but Haalvisto is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laddy Sutherland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sutherland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Sutherland has Haalvisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Haalvisto fails to land. #TD#
Sutherland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haalvisto is trying to keep an underhook but Sutherland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haalvisto is looking to escape.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto is trying to stand. #T1#
Sutherland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haalvisto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Sutherland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haalvisto is just riding it out for now. Sutherland eventually gives up the hold.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Laddy Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haalvisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Sutherland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Sutherland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haalvisto!
Laddy Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland content just to control the position here.
Sutherland tries to control but Haalvisto wriggling away. #T3#
Sutherland controlling from the full mount.
Sutherland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haalvisto because Sutherland loaded up on that one. #ES2#
Haalvisto bucks up and throws Sutherland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sutherland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.#T4#
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sutherland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haalvisto.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Haalvisto seems unphased.
Sutherland with the inside leg kick.
Sutherland lands the left hand.
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haalvisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sutherland misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sutherland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekka Haalvisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laddy Sutherland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutherland, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Twist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Castro with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Castro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Twist is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro in side control, throwing shots but Twist defends.
Twist can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Castro trying to control the action but Twist is working from the bottom.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Twist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Twist manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Twist wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Twist tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Twist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Twist is defending against the submission attempts here by Castro.
Twist is trying to control but Castro manages to pass to mount!
Castro scoring with strikes but Twist is staying in there.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Castro raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Castro goes for an armbar but Twist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Twist.
Castro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Castro keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Castro trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Twist has his hands on Castro's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Twist is retaining full guard.
Castro wants to control from the top but Twist keeps moving. #T4#
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twist controlling Castro's posture.
Twist can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is keen to just control but Twist is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Twist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro with the ground and pound but Twist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castro scores with a jab. Twist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Twist throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Twist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Twist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Twist takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#Twist is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape.
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Castro lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Castro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Twist can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Twist tries to hold on but Castro postures up.#SUB2#
Castro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Twist has worked his arm free - good work by Twist!
Twist defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Castro has an Americana. Twist didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Castro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Castro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thiago Castro!
A victorious Thiago Castro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Blood One moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedsharipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedsharipov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsharipov attempts a counter takedown but Blood One avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Blood One's guard.
Blood One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedsharipov controls the pace.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Blood One.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blood One is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blood One is controlling Magomedsharipov's posture.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood One works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Blood One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blood One wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Blood One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
My spies in Vancouver Island Fight Club inform me that Blood One has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Magomedsharipov keeping full guard, as Blood One tries to pass.
Blood One chips away with some ground and pound.
Blood One works over Magomedsharipov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedsharipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard. #REVB##T2#
Blood One preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Blood One from controlling successfully. #ES#
Magomedsharipov pushes Blood One off and gets back to his feet.
Blood One with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Magomedsharipov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Blood One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedsharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedsharipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood One's head.#SUB2#
Blood One working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Blood One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedsharipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood One is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blood One landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Blood One is controlling him.
Blood One trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedsharipov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood One defends it easily.
Blood One content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blood One is pushing down on Magomedsharipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedsharipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood One has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomedullah Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blood One lands with a good body shot.
Blood One listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Blood One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Blood One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Blood One goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magomedsharipov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blood One's guard! Nice work there by Magomedsharipov!
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood One's head.
Magomedsharipov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood One is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blood One throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood One working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Blood One looking to pass the guard.
Blood One passes Magomedsharipov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Magomedsharipov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blood One is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedsharipov back against the cage.
Magomedsharipov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blood One is defending well.
Magomedsharipov jumps guard but Blood One turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedullah Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedsharipov as Blood One tries to tie him up.
Magomedsharipov is trying to pull guard but Blood One has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Magomedsharipov jumps into guard, dragging Blood One to the mat.
Blood One throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedsharipov being controlled here, momentarily.
Blood One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedsharipov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Blood One wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Blood One preventing the sweep.
Blood One is stalling in the full guard.
Blood One is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedsharipov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood One manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Magomedsharipov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Blood One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedsharipov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Blood One blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blood One tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.#SUB2#
Blood One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedsharipov defends well.
Magomedsharipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood One's head.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov with a nice head shot there.
Blood One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedsharipov.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blood One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedsharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Young Blood One will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blood One sprawls well. Blood One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Blood One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedullah Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Blood One there.
Blood One lands a two punch combo.
Blood One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood One cracks Magomedsharipov with a good jab.
Blood One scores with a jab. Magomedsharipov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blood One doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Magomedsharipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedullah Magomedsharipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Blood One is keeping him busy.
Blood One struggling a bit here.
Magomedsharipov staying calm.
Blood One is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood One keeps working.
Blood One tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
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.
Magomedsharipov cracks Blood One with a big elbow.
Blood One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood One trying to remain calm as Magomedsharipov controls from the top position.
Magomedsharipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedsharipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Blood One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedsharipov's best efforts.#T3#
Blood One is looking to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control. Blood One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood One is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blood One is looking for a sweep. Magomedsharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Blood One actively working from the bottom here.
Blood One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedsharipov wants to free his trapped foot but Blood One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedsharipov working over Blood One with some ground and pound. Blood One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Magomedsharipov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blood One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blood One is trying is best to control the position here.
Blood One is looking for a sweep. Magomedsharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedsharipov working Blood One over with strikes.
Magomedsharipov trying to control from half guard but Blood One is working away.
Magomedsharipov is thwarting Blood One's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Blood One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magomedullah Magomedsharipov.
I think Magomedsharipov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magomedullah Magomedsharipov!

Event: GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger misses with a wild body shot.
And Karokaro responds with a good body kick, but Burger manages to step out the way in time.
Burger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Burger avoids it well.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Burger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Karokaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger won't allow Karokaro to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Burger forces his way into half guard.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Karokaro defending well. #SUB#
Burger seems to be working for a kimura but Karokaro defends the submission attempt.
Burger is looking to advance position but Karokaro won't allow it.
Burger prevents Karokaro from standing back up.
Karokaro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Karokaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burger tries to clinch up
and Karokaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Burger feints and as Karokaro raises his hands in defense, Burger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Karokaro wriggles free and stands up.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burger doesn't seem bothered though.
Burger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Burger throws a body shot but no joy.
Burger tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Burger slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Burger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Burger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karokaro.
Burger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karokaro's waist but Karokaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burger off to one side.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
Karokaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Burger. #T4#
Karokaro lands a two punch combo.
Karokaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Burger misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karokaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Burger.
Karokaro lands the left hand.#ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Burger is looking to chop away at Karokaro's legs.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Burger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burger seems to have got his legs back now.
Karokaro scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burger is looking to wear down Karokaro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karokaro misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right... And another left! Burger is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 147
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Jefferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson just manages to avoid it.
Jefferson cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jefferson.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Jefferson down. #CL#
Yoshida rushes Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jefferson.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Jefferson gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.#T2#
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
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 shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Yoshida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Jefferson's ribs.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Jefferson didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Yoshida punishes Jefferson's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it. #T4#
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Yoshida has managed to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up with Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuto Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Yoshida has knocked Jefferson down with a huge combo! Yoshida steps away and waves a wobbly Jefferson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jefferson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Jeff Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jefferson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Yoshida shuts the power down on Jefferson. Lights out, game over! Yoshida is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuto Yoshida!
Yuto Yoshida decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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