Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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!

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sasaki .
Fury takes a swing at Sasaki 's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Sasaki .#CUT#It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury moves away from the strike by Sasaki .
Sasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fury checks a low kick from Sasaki .
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sasaki lands with a cross. #CL#
Sasaki clinches.
Sasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Sasaki gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.#T1#
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Sasaki pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up John Fury's cut even more.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Sasaki .
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasaki tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Sasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sasaki lands an elbow that stopped Fury in his tracks for a moment.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury misses with a body shot. #KD#
Sasaki moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Fury goes down! Can Sasaki finish him!?#CUT#The cut above John Fury's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Sasaki tries to stand but Fury is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SU#
Sasaki stands and steps away. Fury gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fury on the side of the head. #CUT#John Fury's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki retains his heavyweight title!
Haise Sasaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Brandstatter was just out of range.
Brandstatter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Den Born sprawls well. Van Den Born wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandstatter gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Den Born sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandstatter somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Van Den Born's torso.
Brandstatter 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.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandstatter is defended easily by Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.#CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T2#
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandstatter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Den Born takes one on the button.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Den Born enables Brandstatter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Den Born manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Den Born keeping full guard, as Brandstatter tries to pass. #SU2#
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Van Den Born to follow him.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Den Born - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Den Born. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandstatter looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Van Den Born.#T3#
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Born displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Brandstatter moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Van Den Born comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born drops Brandstatter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brandstatter! Van Den Born dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born 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: SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Santana throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Santana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at Nap or Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Santana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Santana seems unphased.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anthony Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Santana.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Santana.
Santana lands a left hand. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Jab from Santana.#CUT#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson stuns Santana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Santana moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T3#
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Santana takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Santana backpedaling. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Anderson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santana scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana lands a right hand.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Santana prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Santana working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Anderson cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Santana avoids the body shot from Anderson. #CL#
Santana clinches.
Anthony Santana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Santana lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Santana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A short left from Santana.
A hook to the body from Santana.
Anderson cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a body shot. #T1#
Anderson pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
As Anderson looks to move away, Santana throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Santana.
Santana swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Santana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson works Santana's body with a nice hook.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Anderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Santana catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Santana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santana swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Santana misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Elijah Anderson's cut even more.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Santana throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santana.
Santana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Santana throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Santana counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Santana lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A punch combination from Santana misses. #CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Santana up against the cage.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #BC#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Santana will probably get the nod.
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#
Anderson slips under a jab from Santana.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santana doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson tries to clinch but Santana moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Santana misses.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.#T1#
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Santana and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Santana counters with a nice body shot.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santana misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC#
Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Santana manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Santana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #T3#
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Anderson has Santana pressed against the cage, preventing Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Santana.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Santana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana lands with a left to the head.
Santana has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Santana lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Elijah Anderson just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Santana defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Santana lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santana throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santana counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.#T1#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana scores with a body shot.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santana.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Santana counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Santana scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Santana as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Anderson.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana blocking some punches.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santana.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana. #T4#
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santana scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Santana manages to break the clinch.
Santana cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson punishes Santana's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Santana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santana tries to get out of the position.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Elijah Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Santana moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Santana connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Santana tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson digs a good hook to Santana's body. #T1#
Santana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Santana. Beautiful body shot.
Santana finds Anderson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Anderson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Santana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Anderson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Santana!
Anthony Santana is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anthony Santana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Avila scores with a jab to the body.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Ojidemenzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ojidemenzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avila.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avila scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice strike.
Ojidemenzi ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Ojidemenzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Ojidemenzi's belly button to the back.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Avila.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Good work by Ojidemenzi as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Avila tries to keep at a distance but Ojidemenzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avila prevents a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Avila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ojidemenzi is keeping busy.#T2#
Ojidemenzi presses Avila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojidemenzi managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ojidemenzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila. #BC2#
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Ojidemenzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ojidemenzi tries to avoid it.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ojidemenzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Ojidemenzi jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Avila does it's job there.#CL#
Ojidemenzi gets a clinch.
Ojidemenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Ojidemenzi controls his hands.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avila, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ojidemenzi thinking.
Ojidemenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Ojidemenzi.#T4#
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Ojidemenzi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ojidemenzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avila, pushing him back against the cage.
Ojidemenzi pushes Avila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Ojidemenzi is controlling the position.
Avila is trying to stall.
Ojidemenzi lands with a left to the head.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila is struggling to control the position.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ojidemenzi lands with an overhand left.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Ojidemenzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ojidemenzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Ojidemenzi throws a big shot that misses.
Ojidemenzi lands with a good body shot.
Avila lands a nice shot that snaps Ojidemenzi's head back.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ojidemenzi lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ojidemenzi is able to avoid easily.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila with a jab.#CL#
Ojidemenzi rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi throws a head punch that misses.
Avila trying to stall but Ojidemenzi improves his position.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ojidemenzi avoids it.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Ojidemenzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Avila is looking to control Ojidemenzi's arms but Ojidemenzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avila has his back to the cage.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Ojidemenzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ojidemenzi working aggressively here. #BC#
Ojidemenzi manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ojidemenzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Ojidemenzi. Ojidemenzi maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A shot to the body from Avila misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila throws a leg kick but Ojidemenzi moved away.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ojidemenzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojidemenzi.
It looked like Ojidemenzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
Ojidemenzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Avila manages to circle out of the way.
Ojidemenzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ojidemenzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ojidemenzi misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ojidemenzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ojidemenzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Ojidemenzi.
Avila takes one on the button.
Ojidemenzi lands a slapping body shot.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Avila lunges at Ojidemenzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ojidemenzi's hand.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Ojidemenzi clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojidemenzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ojidemenzi has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Ojidemenzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi misses with the head strike.
Ojidemenzi misses with some punches.
Ojidemenzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojidemenzi.
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ojidemenzi can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Ojidemenzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Ojidemenzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Ojidemenzi throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojidemenzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ojidemenzi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ojidemenzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Avila tries to land a body kick
and Ojidemenzi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ojidemenzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Avila.
Avila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Avila tests Ojidemenzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ojidemenzi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Avila to the canvas! Avila doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ojidemenzi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
A victorious Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Neich looks to land a left hand but Van Hire moved out of range nicely.
Neich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Van Hire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich misses with a right hand
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Van Hire flicks out a counter leg kick but Neich steps away.
Neich jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neich needs to keep his hands up - Van Hire had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Van Hire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Neich misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
Some wild striking there from Van Hire.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Neich stuns Van Hire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Hire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neich thinking.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hire. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Neich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire slips a straight right by Neich.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neich blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
Neich moves out of range as Van Hire strikes.
Neich scores with a jab. Van Hire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich thuds his right hand into Van Hire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire throws a poor cross that misses
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Van Hire slips the punch.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Neich misses.
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 Lester Neich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hire moves away.
Van Hire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Hire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neich finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Hire's head.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
A big left from Neich misses.
A big left from Neich misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a jab when Van Hire was well out of range.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Hire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neich has time to react.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
OH! Neich has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Van Hire smells blood and charges in for the finish! Van Hire unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Neich sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White Jr misses with a straight left.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but White Jr moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
As Sitsongrit tries to get set, White Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
White Jr throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut lands for White Jr. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.#T1#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
White Jr throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Good shot there by White Jr.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
White Jr misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
White Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
White Jr throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
White Jr misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
White Jr misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
A jab from White Jr misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. White Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit punishes White Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
White Jr checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.#T3#
White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
White Jr throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
White Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but White Jr circles away.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from White Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as White Jr blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White Jr scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but White Jr moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
White Jr lands a jab.#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!
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and White Jr moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
White Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White Jr swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
White Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
White Jr throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by White Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
White Jr misses the jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit thumps White Jr with a low kick.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White Jr throws a good cross that connects.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Sitsongrit.
A big right from White Jr misses.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
White Jr tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased. #T1#
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but White Jr is out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White Jr.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
White Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. White Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White Jr looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from White Jr finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
White Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as White Jr blocks the leg kick.
White Jr takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
White Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit jabs White Jr right on the nose. White Jr blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by White Jr.
White Jr works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
White Jr is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at White Jr's knee but White Jr avoids it well.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that White Jr sees coming a mile off.
White Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White Jr throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
White Jr jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
White Jr lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from White Jr misses.
A jab lands there for White Jr.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but White Jr avoids it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A jab lands there for White Jr.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to slow White Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from White Jr misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but White Jr avoids it with no problem.
White Jr scores with a punch to the head.
White Jr misses with a straight left.
White Jr misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit lands a jab-cross combination.
White Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of White Jr's head but White Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! White Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White Jr moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as White Jr blocks the leg kick.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
White Jr staying out of range there.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
White Jr misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
White Jr throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A jab from White Jr finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
White Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
White Jr tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
White Jr blocking some punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
White Jr tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from White Jr - that landed with a thud.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches. #T3#
White Jr blocking some punches.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
White Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr takes a shot to the head.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets through White Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdelrahman on the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Abdelrahman.
Jackson throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Jackson closes the distance but Abdelrahman moves to the side
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Jackson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Abdelrahman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abdelrahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jackson clinches up with Abdelrahman and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Abdelrahman lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Abdelrahman.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow. #BC2#
Abdelrahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
As Abdelrahman tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdelrahman manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdelrahman throws out the jab.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Jackson defending well as Abdelrahman loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Abdelrahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdelrahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdelrahman scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Abdelrahman.
Jackson is looking to wear down Abdelrahman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson slips a jab from Abdelrahman.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jackson defending well as Abdelrahman loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdelrahman connects with a crisp jab.
Abdelrahman cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tests Abdelrahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Abdelrahman scores with a body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Abdelrahman throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdelrahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdelrahman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from Abdelrahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abdelrahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Abdelrahman.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Abdelrahman keeps it at a distance.
Abdelrahman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
Abdelrahman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdelrahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Abdelrahman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abdelrahman finish him?! #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson wants to clinch but Abdelrahman slips to the side
and Abdelrahman counters with a right hand from hell and Jackson is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
Our winner, Shahzad Abdelrahman, 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: ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jimin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Jimin is proving a slippery customer.
Jimin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimin wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Jimin throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Jimin scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingston working a defensive guard but Jimin passes into half guard.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jimin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jimin wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jimin.
Jimin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Jimin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimin off to one side.
Jimin defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Jimin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Bon Jimin has been cut.
Jimin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston. #T4#
Jimin misses with a takedown
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Jimin staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimin.
Jimin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
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 Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimin, as that shot connected.
Jimin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimin lands with an overhand left.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimin to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston moves forwards but Jimin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bon Jimin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimin has a takedown stuffed.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimin is defended easily by Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.#TD2#
Jimin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jimin is nestled in close to Kingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimin.
Still in half guard, Jimin seems content to control.
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimin connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Kingston trying to control here.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimin.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jimin slips a straight right by Kingston.
Jimin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Jimin shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Jimin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jimin throwing strikes but missing.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimin throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kingston stops Jimin from standing up.
Bon Jimin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Jimin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jimin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Jimin controlling the action here.
Jimin drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jimin lands a nice short elbow.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingston to regain full guard. #T2#
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimin is just out of range.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jimin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimin looks to land a strike but Kingston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jimin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Jimin in his half guard.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jimin throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023

165 cm
30 yrs
138 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

Mcgillicutty

Tzien

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tzien moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tzien jumps into guard, dragging Mcgillicutty to the mat.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcgillicutty, at least for the moment.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzien is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty looking to sit in guard and control but Tzien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Tzien#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet.
Tzien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Tzien pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Tzien's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tzien escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Tzien#SUB2#
Tzien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tzien tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Tzien goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgillicutty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzien but great work by Mcgillicutty.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (5) Tzien#T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (7) Tzien
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Tzien tries to pass. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzien trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzien is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tzien defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard but Tzien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (10) Tzien
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain half guard here but Tzien keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzien has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (12) Tzien
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Tzien avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.#SUB2#
Tzien is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgillicutty frees his head quite easily.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Tzien has a good base and remains in mount.
Tzien looking to control but Mcgillicutty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgillicutty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzien is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzien pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control here. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzien moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (15) Tzien#T6#
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien tries to control but Mcgillicutty wriggling away.
Mcgillicutty reaches up to try and control the position but Tzien seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mcgillicutty rolls and tries to escape and now Tzien has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands.
Tzien controlling from the back.#T7#
Mcgillicutty breaks Tzien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
Tzien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Tzien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzien manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Tzien's guard.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture. #T8#
Tzien keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass.
Tzien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is sitting in close to Tzien's body. Tzien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mcgillicutty is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mcgillicutty is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tzien.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023

160 cm
33 yrs
150 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
153 lbs

Lee

Sitsongrit

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sitsongrit controlling the position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee passes into half guard. #T3#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee advances to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well. #T6#
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lee prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#T8#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Sitsongrit#T9#
Lee advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T11#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Sitsongrit#T12#
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Lee controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Lee staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking John Lee 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.

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