Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Bossing drops Simmons with a left right combo! Bossing follows him down to the ground into side control.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bossing trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bossing is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Simmons pushes a forearm under Bossing's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bossing is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Simmons!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1##CL#
Alabama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Alabama jumps into guard, dragging Rizal to the mat.
Alabama pulls Rizal in close to his closed guard and prevents Rizal from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Rizal wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Alabama's closed guard. He's half up but Alabama has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Alabama pivots and extends the arm, Rizal falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Alabama! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Alabama!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Snartfest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snartfest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leach momentarily.
Snartfest scores with a nice strike.
Snartfest lunges at Leach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leach's hand. #CL#
Snartfest pushes Leach up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Leach jumps guard.
Snartfest wants to control from the top but Leach keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snartfest being controlled here momentarily.
Leach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leach 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.
Leach's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
Leach drops back looking for a leg! Snartfest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snartfest manages to kick Leach off! Leach jumps back into Snartfest's guard.
Snartfest controlling the position.
Leach slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snartfest holds on and takes a little breather.
Leach wants to pass the guard but Snartfest is keeping the position.
Leach 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.
Snartfest is trying to keep Leach in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snartfest trying to keep a closed guard but Leach is proving a slippery customer.
Leach controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Leach moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Leach manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Snartfest has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leach to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Snartfest is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leach pulls down on the head and he's put Snartfest to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Qu Leach!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Alben looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Alben wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alben is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendoza is controlling Alben's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendoza is looking to escape.#SUB#
Alben is looking for a kimura here.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alben is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendoza works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alben is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alben stays in close to Mendoza's body and controls the position.
Mendoza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alben wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Alben drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Alben off! Alben jumps back into Mendoza's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alben is stalling in the full guard.
Alben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Alben trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alben thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Alben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alben drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Alben off! Alben jumps back into Mendoza's guard.
Alben trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alben content to stall in guard here.
Mendoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendoza, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Alben scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Alben is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Alben is working for a submission of some sort.
Alben has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza looks winded!#SUB#
Alben looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alben is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Alben!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adler Alben!
Our winner, Adler Alben, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Chhawl throws a head kick that misses.
Chhe Chhawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chhawl.#TD2#
Chhawl drives through with a takedown into Leach's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chhawl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Leach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chhawl throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Leach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chhawl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chhawl trying to control the position from guard on top but Leach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chhawl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chhawl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chhawl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chhawl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chhawl is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leach trying to control the position.
Chhawl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leach is proving hard to escape from.
Chhawl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chhawl looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Chhawl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leach as he avoids it easily.
Qu Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chhe Chhawl.
Chhawl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leach as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leach is trying to pull guard but Chhawl has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Chhawl pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Chhawl looking for a sweep. Not yet Chhawl, not yet.
Leach wants to control from the top but Chhawl keeps moving.
Leach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Chhawl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chhawl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leach controls the pace.
Leach's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chhawl controls Leach momentarily but Leach frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chhawl throws a right hand that Leach ducks under and follows up with a left that Leach also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chhawl tries for a takedown but Leach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Chhawl tries to get set, Leach tries to push him back and clinch up but Chhawl manages to avoid the attempt.
Chhawl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leach's waist but Leach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chhawl off to one side.
Chhawl looks winded!
Chhawl tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chhawl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chhawl wants to counter with a clinch but Leach pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chhawl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leach tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chhe Chhawl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chhawl keeps the fight on the outside.
Chhawl only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chhawl shoots in for a double leg but Leach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leach is looking to clinch but Chhawl is avoiding it.
Chhawl misses with a hook. Leach ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chhawl is defended easily by Leach.
Chhawl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chhawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Qu Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chhe Chhawl.
Chhawl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chhawl is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Chhawl with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leach tries to clinch but Chhawl is having none of it.
Chhawl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leach defends well and Chhawl ends up having to push Leach into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chhawl.
Chhawl is breathing heavily.
Chhawl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chhawl somewhat.#T1#
Chhawl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leach pinned against the cage. Leach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Chhawl circles away.
Chhawl fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Leach instigates a clinch.
Leach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chhawl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leach prevents it.
Leach is pressed up against the cage. Chhawl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leach down to the mat. Leach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Leach moves into the clinch.
Leach is trying to pull guard but Chhawl turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Leach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leach is trying to pull guard but Chhawl turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chhawl smiles and moves away.
Leach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chhawl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chhawl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chhawl keeps the fight on the outside.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch but Chhawl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chhawl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chhawl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chhawl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chhawl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chhawl looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.#T3#
Leach tries to clinch up.
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Chhawl circles away.
Chhawl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leach tries to avoid it but Chhawl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leach to the ground. Leach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qu Leach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leach tries to clinch but Chhawl moves out of range.
Leach wants to clinch up but Chhawl keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Leach moves into the clinch successfully.
Leach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chhawl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chhawl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leach to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Leach gets control of Chhawl's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leach will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leach has Chhawl pulled in close to control his posture.
Chhe Chhawl has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Leach has his feet on Chhawl's thighs here. He's pushed Chhawl off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chhawl screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Qu Leach!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grey manages to circle out of the way.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.#CL#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Simmons manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simmons has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grey doesn't defend quickly enough and Simmons has managed to lock this one up! Can Grey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simmons on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurice Simmons!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Alabama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green working aggressively here.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alabama gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Alabama pulls Green into guard.
Alabama is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Alabama is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Green has his hands clasped together but Alabama extends and breaks Green's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Alabama.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Alabama!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Kwebbeck counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kwebbeck moves away
and Kwebbeck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kwebbeck breaks away
and Kwebbeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kwebbeck moves away
and Kwebbeck counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kwebbeck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kwebbeck counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peanut Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kwebbeck circles away easily
and Kwebbeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kwebbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Kwebbeck counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Kwebbeck counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kwebbeck circles away easily
and Kwebbeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kwebbeck counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Kwebbeck blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kwebbeck.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kwebbeck obliges.
Kwebbeck connects with a knee to the head.
Kwebbeck landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Peanut Johnson has been cut.
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!
Kwebbeck scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kwebbeck. #KD2#
Kwebbeck drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kwebbeck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson closes the distance but Kwebbeck moves to the side
and Kwebbeck counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Kwebbeck!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Leifsson Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leifsson Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Majit if he has to take too many more of those.
Leifsson Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Leifsson Jr.
Leifsson Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leifsson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Majit moves out of range easily.
Leifsson Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Karin Majit has been cut.
Majit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson Jr.
Leifsson Jr connects with a leg kick.
Majit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leifsson Jr. Majit shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Majit is breathing heavily.
Leifsson Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majit takes a step back to recover.
Leifsson Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majit. That did some damage!
Leifsson Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Majit drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Leifsson Jr follows Majit to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson Jr!
Leif Leifsson Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Kill throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Kill misses
and Zombo counters with a three punch combo that has Kill backing up. Kill nods at Zombo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zombo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zombo lands with a good body shot.
Zombo catches Kill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombo misses the target.
Kill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kill tries to bum rush Zombo with a series of wild strikes but Zombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kill tries a head kick but it misses.
Kill throws a lazy head kick
and Zombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Kill is rocked!#KD#
Zombo cracks Kill with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zombo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kill to stand back up!
Kill is still on wobbly legs! Can Zombo finish him?#T1#
Zombo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kill out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frank Zombo!

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Ortega gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Abdelrahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdelrahman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdelrahman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ortega trying to control from Abdelrahman's half guard. Abdelrahman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Abdelrahman keeps moving.
Abdelrahman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdelrahman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Abdelrahman keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Abdelrahman keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortega looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdelrahman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdelrahman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Ortega 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.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdelrahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abdelrahman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abdelrahman taking a breather.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Abdelrahman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage.#T3#
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdelrahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
A clash of legs there as Ortega blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
Abdelrahman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ortega gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdelrahman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Abdelrahman wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura but Abdelrahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortega to get the leverage.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Abdelrahman's hands, connecting with Abdelrahman's forehead.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Abdelrahman is defending the position.
Ortega wants to control but Abdelrahman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega 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#
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega misses the jab.
Abdelrahman throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega slips a straight right by Abdelrahman.
A combination from Abdelrahman does no damage.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdelrahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdelrahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdelrahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Abdelrahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ortega throws a head kick but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Abdelrahman.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Abdelrahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdelrahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away.
Abdelrahman jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdelrahman misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Abdelrahman finds it's target.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Ortega down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdelrahman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortega's sensitive parts.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A jab from Abdelrahman does it's job there.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
Ortega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abdelrahman counters with a three punch combo that has Ortega backing up. Ortega nods at Abdelrahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!
Abdelrahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdelrahman.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdelrahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman shows good takedown defense.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Abdelrahman.
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Abdelrahman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega is breathing heavily.#T3#
A punch combination from Abdelrahman misses.
Abdelrahman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Abdelrahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdelrahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdelrahman lands an overhand right.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away. #T4#
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdelrahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Abdelrahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdelrahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdelrahman tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdelrahman but Abdelrahman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdelrahman defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdelrahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega misses the jab.
It looks like Abdelrahman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Abdelrahman catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Abdelrahman. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdelrahman tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Abdelrahman scores with a three punch combo!
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Abdelrahman finds it's target.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdelrahman wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Abdelrahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Abdelrahman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdelrahman tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdelrahman finish him?
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman cracks Ortega with an open hand slap.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdelrahman. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Abdelrahman.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abdelrahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abdelrahman punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Abdelrahman. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Abdelrahman misses with a wild combination.
Ortega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdelrahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdelrahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Abdelrahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdelrahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Abdelrahman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega. #T4#
Abdelrahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range. #KD#
Abdelrahman drops Ortega with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ortega looks back up at him and smiles so Abdelrahman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Abdelrahman.
Ortega throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Abdelrahman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortega will feel that in the morning.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abdelrahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortega on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdelrahman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Sparr shoots in.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
A big right from Fury misses.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Fury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury. #BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Fury moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr misses with a hook to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Fury stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Sparr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparr misses the target.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Sparr slips under a jab from Fury.#TD#
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Fury's guard.
Fury wants to stand but Sparr is controlling the position. #T3#
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr 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.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fury's head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fury wants to stand up but Sparr is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fury did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.
Sparr is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Fury 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#
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Sparr shoots and misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fury lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sparr. Fury pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
A relieved looking John Fury 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: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro misses with a takedown attempt - Vuce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vuce doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vuce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vuce tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vuce is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vuce misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Vuce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily.
Maestro is looking to advance position but Vuce won't allow it.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Vuce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Maestro gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Maestro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vuce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vuce is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maestro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vuce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maestro swings around for an armbar but Vuce sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maestro's guard.#T3#
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Maestro's brow.
Maestro wants to improve his position but instead Vuce has moved into half guard.
Maestro is trying to get back to full guard.
Vuce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestro defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maestro wants to get back to full guard.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vuce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maestro trying to hold on to Vuce's head to control him but Vuce postures up.
Vuce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maestro's head.
We've been informed that Vuce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro cracks Vuce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Vuce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vuce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vuce. Vuce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Maestro scores with a four punch combination!
Maestro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vuce tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Maestro punishes Vuce's body with a nice straight punch.
Vuce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vuce tries to counter with a clinch but Maestro shakes him off and moves away.
Vuce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro. #TD#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vuce napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Vuce is defending well.
Vuce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Maestro is staying tight to Vuce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maestro advances to full mount.
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!
Vuce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maestro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maestro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Vuce is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Vuce is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vuce trying to get back to his feet but Maestro is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maestro controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Vuce right now.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro 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#
Maestro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vuce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vuce swivels and escapes.
Maestro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuce throws a counter combo.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vuce wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maestro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vuce to the ground. Maestro is now in Vuce's guard.#T1#
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Vuce is retaining full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Maestro is pushing down on Vuce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vuce is fighting to maintain full guard but Maestro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vuce!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maestro controlling from mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vuce is looking to escape.
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Maestro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Vuce can't escape the position. #SUB#
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Vuce is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Vuce taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentine eats them both and turns towards Van Hire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Giggle Valentine has been cut.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Hire throws out the jab.
Van Hire ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Van Hire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Van Hire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Hire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Valentine is rocked!#T1#
Van Hire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Valentine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Van Hire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Valentine's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Heimo takes one to the side of the head.
Heimo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
An inside leg kick from Heimo misses.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Heimo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Heimo ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
Heimo throws a right hand that misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Heimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimo wants to get back to full guard.
Heimo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Heimo pulls Burrows in to control the position.
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Burrows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heimo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Burrows has Heimo pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Heimo is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heimo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burrows wants to hold on but Heimo pushes him away.
Burrows is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimo has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Heimo has hold of Burrows's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burrows manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heimo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burrows has passed into side control. #T4#
Burrows advances to mount.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Heimo is squirming around nicely.
Heimo wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows looking to control but Heimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burrows avoids the attempt from Heimo to control.
Heimo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows 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#
Heimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
Burrows scores with a nice head shot.
Heimo sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heimo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Heimo is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Heimo's attempts to control the position.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Burrows frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Burrows looking to secure an arm triangle but Heimo defends it well.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimo is looking to escape.
Heimo is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimo tries to control Burrows's body but Burrows pushes him off. Heimo squirms to his side and now Burrows has his back! #T2#
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
Burrows trying to control.
Burrows is really struggling to control Heimo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Burrows.
Burrows tries to get the hooks in deep but Heimo pushed the leg off.
Heimo tries to roll but Burrows sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Heimo right now.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Heimo tries to break free. #SUB#
Heimo 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 Burrows gets his way! #T3#
Burrows is hanging on to Heimo's back as he tries to escape.
Heimo prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Heimo is trying to break free.
Burrows gets his hands free as Heimo looks to control.
Heimo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burrows off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burrows really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Heimo.#T4#
Heimo can't escape the position.
Burrows biding his time, controlling Heimo.
Heimo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heimo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burrows has the hooks in. Heimo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimo keeps trying to improve his position.
Heimo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Heimo throws a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimo throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Heimo misses
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Heimo is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Heimo has Burrows pulled in close to control his posture.
Heimo looking to control.
Burrows 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimo lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heimo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimo misses the body punch #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows controlling the action here.
Heimo is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burrows sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heimo is looking to improve his position.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heimo keeping hold of Burrows's head, controlling as best he can.
Heimo is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heimo tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Burrows wants to control but Heimo is keeping him busy.
Heimo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heimo throws a head kick that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burrows content to control rather than advance.
Heimo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heimo.#T4#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Heimo keeps moving.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Heimo is pulling down on Burrows's head to control his posture.
Heimo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burrows trying to control here.
Aleksi Heimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Heimo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burrows defends it well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Kherson misses with a looping right.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch but Kherson is having none of it.
Ojidemenzi loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Kherson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ojidemenzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kherson.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch
and Kherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch
letting Kherson counter with a right hand.
Ojidemenzi ducks under a wild hook from Kherson.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojidemenzi.
Kherson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kherson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi connects with a jab.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ojidemenzi at a distance. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kherson as he connects with a hook.
Ojidemenzi stuns Kherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ojidemenzi misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Ojidemenzi - just one landing.
Ojidemenzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kherson there.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ojidemenzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kherson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojidemenzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kherson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kherson moves away.
Kherson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kherson looks to land a combination but Ojidemenzi avoids it well.
Kherson throws a lazy right hand but Ojidemenzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ojidemenzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kherson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kherson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kherson misses its target.
Ojidemenzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Kherson.
Kherson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ojidemenzi checks it well.
Kherson throws a right hand that Ojidemenzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojidemenzi also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kherson.#T3#
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kherson misses the jab.
Kherson staying out of range there.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook but Kherson avoids it easily.
Ojidemenzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kherson is just out of range.
It looks like Kherson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ojidemenzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ojidemenzi with a hook.
Ojidemenzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kherson throws a series of strikes that have Ojidemenzi backpedaling.
Kherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ojidemenzi should have avoided that one.
Ojidemenzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kherson's head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ojidemenzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ojidemenzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ojidemenzi moves away from the strike by Kherson.
Kherson lands a nice looking body kick.
Kherson throws a combination. Ojidemenzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ojidemenzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kherson under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Kherson.
Kherson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ojidemenzi moves out of range of the body kick from Kherson.
Kherson scores with a punch to the head.
Ojidemenzi defending well as Kherson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ojidemenzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kherson scores with a nice strike.
Ojidemenzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kherson throws a hook to the side of Ojidemenzi's head but Ojidemenzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ojidemenzi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Kherson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ojidemenzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut. Kherson saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kherson - that will leave a mark!
Ojidemenzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kherson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kherson swings widly with a right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ojidemenzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kherson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kherson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ojidemenzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kherson's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ojidemenzi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojidemenzi blocks a jab.
Kherson throws a right hand that Ojidemenzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojidemenzi also avoids with ease.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kherson can pounce on him. #T1#
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Kherson moves out of range.
Kherson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ojidemenzi sizes up Kherson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kherson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kherson misses with an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Kherson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kherson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kherson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ojidemenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Kherson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ojidemenzi jabs Kherson right on the nose. Kherson blinks but takes it well.
Ojidemenzi misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ojidemenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook but Kherson avoids it easily.
Kherson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ojidemenzi is just out of range.
Kherson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Ojidemenzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Kherson does it's job there.
Kherson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot.
Ojidemenzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kherson.
Kherson lands a head kick! #T3#
Ojidemenzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kherson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson stalks Ojidemenzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ojidemenzi's face. Ojidemenzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kherson.
Ojidemenzi swings for the body but Kherson moves out of range.
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson misses with a wild body shot.
Ojidemenzi lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Kherson misses.
Kherson throws an overhand right that lands on Ojidemenzi's shoulder, as Ojidemenzi tries to avoid the shot.
Kherson cracks Ojidemenzi with a good jab.
Kherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ojidemenzi can do to turn this around?
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ojidemenzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kherson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Kherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ojidemenzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojidemenzi dodges the punch combination from Kherson.
Ojidemenzi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ojidemenzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ojidemenzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kherson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kherson throws a body punch but Ojidemenzi moves out of range.
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Kherson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ojidemenzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ojidemenzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kherson. Those never looked like landing.
Kherson throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kherson throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ojidemenzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kherson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ojidemenzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson is looking to slow Ojidemenzi down with leg kicks.
Kherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kherson moves away.
Ojidemenzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot.
Kherson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ojidemenzi scores with a body shot.
Ojidemenzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Kherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ojidemenzi misses.
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kherson lands the left hand.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ojidemenzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kherson cracks a nice hook into Ojidemenzi's ribs.
Kherson lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kherson throws a lazy right hand but Ojidemenzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kherson tries to land a front kick but Ojidemenzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Ojidemenzi misses.
Kherson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ojidemenzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kherson misses with a wild body shot.
Kherson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kherson swings for the body but Ojidemenzi moves out of range. #T3#
Ojidemenzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kherson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook to the side of Kherson's head but Kherson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ojidemenzi walks into a jab.
Ojidemenzi scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ojidemenzi has managed to clinch.
Kherson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kherson tries to work over Ojidemenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ojidemenzi fails to land. #T4#
Kherson is leaning against Ojidemenzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson misses with a body punch.
Kherson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Victor Kherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kherson.
Ojidemenzi throws a looping overhand right but Kherson ducks down to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson misses with a few strikes there.
Kherson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Kherson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kherson staying out of range there.

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 Victor Kherson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kherson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Kherson!

Event: OFK 321 - Hiro Vs Jaroslav
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Wulf tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Wulf is just out of range.
Wulf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wulf takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Wulf down.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Wulf is looking to counter punch.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulf manages to avoid it.
Wulf sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Wulf 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd with a nice calf kick.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Wulf seems unphased.
Wulf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.#T1#
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1-2. Kidd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Wulf moved out of range.
Wulf punishes Kidd's body with a nice straight punch.
Wulf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Wulf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kidd has time to react.
Kidd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kidd wants to clinch.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wulf throws out the jab.
Kidd misses with a body punch
and Wulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
Kidd lands an overhand right.#T2#
Kidd throws a leg kick
and Wulf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kidd takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Wulf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Wulf avoids it with no problem.
Kidd misses with a right hand
and Wulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wulf doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wulf moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
It looked like Wulf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
Wulf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd cracks Wulf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wulf throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kidd misses with a hook
and Wulf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulf manages to avoid it.
A jab from Wulf misses.
Wulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kidd slips a jab from Wulf.
Wulf blocks a leg kick.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wulf.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Wulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd throws a sloppy body shot
and Wulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulf throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Wulf.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
The crowd cheers as Wulf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kidd doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick lands for Kidd.
A low kick from Kidd misses
and Wulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kidd misses
and Wulf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulf manages to avoid it.
Wulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wulf slips under a jab from Kidd.
A left and a right from Kidd both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Wulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kidd stuns Wulf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Wulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Wulf moves out of range.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Wulf.
Wulf throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kidd feints and then cracks Wulf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wulf down.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulf.
Wulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wulf takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Wulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulf misses with a looping left.
Wulf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Wulf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wulf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidd enables Wulf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
Kidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kidd pulls Wulf in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf'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.
Kidd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wulf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulf won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wulf throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Wulf postures up.
Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wulf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Wulf's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wulf.
Wulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wulf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wulf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wulf lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and Wulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Wulf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kidd defending well as Wulf loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd throws a body punch but Wulf moves out of range.
It looked like Wulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Wulf shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wulf works over Kidd's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd cracks Wulf with a good jab.
Wulf lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Wulf slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Wulf misses
and Kidd counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kidd!
Kidd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kidd throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.#T4#
Wulf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Kidd misses
and Wulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulf missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Wulf slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kidd throws a body punch but Wulf moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a straight right. Wulf didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wulf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kidd.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wulf.
Wulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wulf checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Wulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kidd pinned against the cage. Kidd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Kidd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Kidd lands with a cross.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Wulf slips under a jab from Kidd.
Wulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Wulf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kidd! But no joy.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Wulf.
Wulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wulf tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wulf lands a nice hook to Kidd's body. Kidd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Wulf throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd punishes Wulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wulf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd throws a leg kick
and Wulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Wulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Kidd slips under a jab from Wulf.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Kidd.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd scores with a hook.
Wulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Wulf is wise to it.
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wulf tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd slips a jab from Wulf.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kidd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wulf throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Wulf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd connects with a jab.
Wulf throws a chopping leg kick but Kidd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Wulf.#T3#
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Kidd throws a hook but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf tries to land a leg kick but Kidd saw it coming and moves away.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wulf throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kidd defends it nicely.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kidd misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Wulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Kidd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wulf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulf.
Wulf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidd wants to clinch.
Wulf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Wulf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulf. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wulf doesn't seem phased though.
Wulf swinging wildly here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
A very excited looking Killer Kidd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1#
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Maluga moves out of range.
Leifsson misses with a two punch combination.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Maluga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leifsson moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Leifsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Maluga moves away
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson lands a jab to Maluga's midsection.
Leifsson wants to clinch.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maluga circles away.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Leifsson throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Leifsson misses #KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Leifsson toppling to the canvas! Leifsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but Maluga circles away.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick.
Leifsson looks winded!#T3##KD#
Maluga drops Leifsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leifsson looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga throws an uppercut from hell that sends Leifsson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Maluga stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Leifsson spoke after the fight, saying 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.#CL#
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Olsen against the cage.
Olsen is trying to push Leifsson away but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Leifsson lands an elbow that stopped Olsen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Leifsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right from Leifsson. #ROC#Olsen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kjetil Olsen's cut even more.
Olsen looks winded!
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Leifsson finish him?
Olsen prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a straight right.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Olsen responds with a good body kick, but Leifsson manages to step out the way in time.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Olsen staying out of range there.
Olsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Leifsson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olsen. #BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Olsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leifsson scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Olsen in a clinch.
Leifsson lands a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Kjetil Olsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Olsen blocks a body shot from Leifsson. #BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leifsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsen counters with a body kick.
Olsen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Olsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson looks to clinch
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
And Olsen responds with a good body kick, but Leifsson manages to step out the way in time.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Olsen circles away.
Olsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.#CL#
Leifsson forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Olsen.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Olsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Olsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Olsen moves out of range.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kjetil Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leifsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Olsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Olsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olsen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson misses with a body shot.
Leifsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olsen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Leifsson forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Olsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leifsson, as that shot connected.
Leifsson swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
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!
Leifsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leifsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson. #T3#
Olsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leifsson misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
And Olsen responds with a good body kick, but Leifsson manages to step out the way in time.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Olsen moves away and avoids it.
Olsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Leifsson steps away.
Leifsson throws a shot to the body.
Leifsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Olsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Olsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Olsen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it well.#CL#
Leifsson darts in and clinches Olsen up against the cage.
Olsen blocks an elbow strike.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Olsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Olsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson looks to clinch
and Olsen counters with a left to the body.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Leifsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Leifsson throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Olsen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Olsen moves away
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leifsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Olsen is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen counters with a body kick.
Leifsson throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Olsen counters with a nice right hand that sends Leifsson toppling to the canvas! Leifsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Olsen finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen keeps Leifsson at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Olsen throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Leifsson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Leif Leifsson was interviewed post fight and said 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Horton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horton throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Horton only half commits.
Diggs 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.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Horton.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horton.
Horton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs is looking to slow Horton down with leg kicks. #T1#
Horton connects with a crisp jab.
Horton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggs will feel that in the morning.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horton with a body shot.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horton darts in trying to clinch
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Horton digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Horton throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Horton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Horton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horton checks a low kick from Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Horton throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Horton.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs throws a hook but Horton avoids it easily.#T3#
Horton misses with a low kick.
Horton tries to clinch but Diggs moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Horton prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Diggs is working Horton over against the cage.
Horton lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.#T4#
Diggs blocking some punches.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
Horton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Horton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horton tries to clinch up.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horton moves out of range of the body kick.
Horton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horton misses with a wild body shot.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Horton tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs swings for the body but Horton moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horton missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts. #T1#
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Horton avoids it with no problem.
Horton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Horton has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
Diggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horton is defending well for now.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggs can do to turn this around?
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Horton.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Diggs blocking some punches.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Horton is leaning against Diggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horton fails to land with a short 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!
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs tries to work over Horton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horton misses with some punches.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A hook to the body from Diggs.
Diggs pushes Horton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Tim Horton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs lands an uppercut.#T3#
Diggs pushes Horton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs scores with a jab.#ROC2#Horton is rocked!
Diggs lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Horton - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Diggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Willie Diggs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tim Horton was interviewed post fight and said 'I walk out of this cage a new man, a hungrier one. I realize the mistakes I had very good moments in the fight. I’ll be back, and fighting for the belt again. FOR CANADA🇨🇦 #THEGREATWHITENORTH'.

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Maestro finds it's way through Pendragon's defenses.
Pendragon wants to clinch up but Maestro keeps it at a distance.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro staying out of range there.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Maestro.
Maestro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
Maestro checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestro slips a straight right by Pendragon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon scores with a three punch combo!
Pendragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro slips under a jab.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro. #T1#
Maestro with a poor takedown
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Pendragon tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Maestro. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Maestro jumps into guard, dragging Pendragon to the mat.
Pendragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maestro is proving hard to escape from.
Pendragon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pendragon wants to pass to mount but Maestro is defending the position. #T2#
Maestro trying to control here.
Pendragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Pendragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Maestro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Maestro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pendragon controls the pace.
Maestro is pulling down on Pendragon's head to control his posture.
Pendragon preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Maestro ducks under and follows up with a left that Maestro also avoids with ease.
Pendragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pendragon to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Maestro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestro misses the jab.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro.
It looked like Pendragon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestro.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pendragon throws a leg kick
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pendragon did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.

Pendragon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon leaves Maestro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maestro slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon 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#
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Pendragon pushes Maestro off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pendragon lands with a kick to the temple. Maestro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A shot to the liver by Maestro. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range.
Maestro shoots in but no luck this time.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to clinch but Maestro is having none of it.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range. #TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pendragon quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maestro. #SUB2#
Maestro is working for a kimura but Pendragon is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Maestro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Maestro seems to be looking for submissions.
Maestro controlling the action here.#T3#
Maestro trying to control from half guard but Pendragon is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good exchange - Pendragon coming out on top.
Pendragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Maestro has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
A low kick lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon cracks Maestro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Maestro sizes up Pendragon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Pendragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Maestro moves out of range easily.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maestro trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon wants to stand but Maestro is controlling the position.
Pendragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maestro looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon is looking to stand up but Maestro isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maestro advances to half guard.
Maestro passes into side control, despite Pendragon's attempt to control the position.
Maestro controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Maestro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pendragon is not content to let Maestro control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestro will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Maestro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pendragon scores with a hook.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro lands with a right hand.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Maestro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.
Maestro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Maestro.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Maestro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maestro fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lewis Pendragon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Pendragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pendragon lands with an overhand left.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Pendragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pendragon moves in looking to clinch but Maestro pushes him off.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro dives in and grabs Pendragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendragon pushes down on Maestro's head and hops out.
Pendragon throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maestro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pendragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maestro somewhat.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#T1#
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Maestro didn't see that one coming.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon misses the body punch #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pendragon!
Maestro working away.
Pendragon is trying to buck Maestro off.
Pendragon stops Maestro from passing to mount.
Maestro has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Maestro tries to control but Pendragon wriggling away.
Pendragon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maestro's lack of action.
Maestro prevents Pendragon from standing back up.
Maestro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pendragon!
Maestro looking to control but Pendragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Maestro moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Maestro working for a choke but Pendragon is defending well.
Maestro tries to keep control of the position but Pendragon is staying busy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I really don't envy Pendragon right now. #SUB2#
Maestro tightening his grip on Pendragon, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Maestro is persistently looking for the submission but Pendragon is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Pendragon right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Maestro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pendragon is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pendragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro won't allow Pendragon to get back to his feet.
Maestro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maestro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro cracks Pendragon with a good jab.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Maestro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
Maestro avoids the head kick by Pendragon. #T2#
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pendragon enables Maestro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pendragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maestro forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is refusing to be controlled, as Maestro sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Maestro 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.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matija Maestro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestro trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maestro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maestro passes Pendragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lewis Pendragon!
Lewis Pendragon retains his featherweight title!

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