Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Brunson blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Brunson's head.#TD2#
Brunson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benedetti sprawls well initially but Brunson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brunson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunson works his way into full mount!
Brunson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benedetti's face.
Benedetti manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T1#
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Brunson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Benedetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it. #T3#
Benedetti wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Benedetti won't allow Brunson to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brunson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benedetti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brunson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brunson's back!#T4#
Benedetti controls the action.
Brunson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti lands a head shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunson.
Brunson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Brunson misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Benedetti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brunson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benedetti some visible discomfort. #T1#
Brunson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Brunson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Benedetti works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is looking to stall here but Benedetti recovers full guard.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benedetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Benedetti sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benedetti circles away.
Brunson wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Brunson shoots in but Benedetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Brunson.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunson defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Brunson 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.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Brunson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Brunson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Brunson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti cracks Brunson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Brunson's head but Brunson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Brunson cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Brunson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Benedetti gets caught napping as Brunson dives in and scores a takedown. Benedetti manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Brunson with the ground and pound but Benedetti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR##T3#
Benedetti looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti has Brunson pulled in close to control his posture.
Benedetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Doyle Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benedetti 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti 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#
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge misses with a combination #TD#
so Tiramanti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Tiramanti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiramanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiramanti. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiramanti pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Tiramanti blocks the strikes from Cubbedge . #SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Tiramanti trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge gets full guard.#T3#
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiramanti is aware though and is defending well.
Tiramanti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tiramanti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiramanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .#KD#
Tiramanti drops Cubbedge with a beautiful combination! Cubbedge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiramanti is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge drops his hands for a split second and Tiramanti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cubbedge face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tiramanti follows up with a right hand that knocks Cubbedge into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Keane walks into a jab.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Keane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Keane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keane defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Keane throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Henderson catches Keane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Keane lands a lovely overhand right.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.#T1#
Keane scores with a sloppy right hand. Henderson should have avoided that one.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!#ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henderson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Henderson limp body while Keane jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Darawan tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn throws a head kick but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan connects with a body shot that sends Blackburn's belly button to the back.
Darawan defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darawan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan with the inside leg kick.
Darawan thows a body kick. Blackburn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn checks the leg kick.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Darawan's body. Darawan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Darawan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Darawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Darawan.
Blackburn tries to land a front kick but Darawan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blackburn takes one on the button.
Darawan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Darawan forces Blackburn back against the cage and clinches.
Blackburn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Darawan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darawan misses with a body punch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darawan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Still in the clinch, Darawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn. #T2#
A short right from Darawan on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Darawan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Darawan tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Blackburn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darawan's elbow.
A short left from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to control Darawan's arms but Darawan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackburn has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Darawan stuffs the takedown.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Darawan's head but Darawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darawan is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Darawan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darawan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Darawan is trying to keep Blackburn in close. #SU2#
Blackburn stands up and waves to Darawan to follow him.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darawan.
Blackburn moves out of range of the leg kick from Darawan.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darawan as he jumps to the side.
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Blackburn.#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.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Darawan slips to the side
and Darawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Darawan misses.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darawan throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Darawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Darawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Blackburn has Darawan up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Darawan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Blackburn avoiding damage as Darawan throws knees to the body.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Darawan scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Darawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darawan blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Darawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petcharon Darawan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Darawan throws a good cross that connects.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Darawan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Darawan is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn tries to stand but Darawan is controlling his head.
Darawan manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan is looking to improve his position.
Blackburn wants to stand up but Darawan manages to regain full guard. #T1#
Blackburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blackburn with a hook.
Good leg kick by Darawan.
Blackburn scores with a head kick. #T2#
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darawan misses with a looping left.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Darawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darawan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blackburn defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
As Blackburn backs away, Darawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Darawan with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darawan tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darawan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
Darawan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn. #T3#
Darawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Blackburn looks to move away, Darawan throws a big counter combo but Blackburn just gets out of the way.
Donk. Blackburn catches Darawan right on the button with a cross.
Darawan with a jab.#CL#
Darawan clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darawan.
Darawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darawan blocks an uppercut.
Darawan looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackburn wants to break free but Darawan has control.
Darawan is looking to control Blackburn's arms but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darawan has his back to the cage.
Darawan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petcharon Darawan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darawan keeps control of Blackburn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darawan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Darawan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Darawan breaks the clinch.
Darawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Darawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darawan connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.#KD#
Darawan cracks Blackburn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Darawan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blackburn to stand back up!#ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Darawan drops Blackburn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Darawan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petcharon Darawan!
A victorious Petcharon Darawan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Smith 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.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska misses with a takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Niska pushes him away.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Niska slips under a jab from Smith.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niska thinking.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Niska is avoiding it. #T3#
Niska swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niska is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Niska tries to tie him up.
Smith presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Smith tries to circle away but Niska has him pinned against the cage.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska taking a breather.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Niska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niska lands with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niska but Niska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nice cross by Niska.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
A bit of stalling here from Niska.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niska.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Niska working aggressively here.
Smith wants to break free but Niska has control.
Niska blocking some punches. #T3#
Niska slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niska digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niska throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.#T4#
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves away
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niska cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Niska clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith moves out of range as Niska throws a body kick.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niska.
Niska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Niska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Niska seems content to control.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Niska continues to stall.#SUB#
Niska seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska controlling the pace. #T1#
Niska tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Niska wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niska lands with a cross.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niska to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Niska darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to drag Niska to the mat but Niska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Niska throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Niska tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska delivers a nice body kick.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niska.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith looks to move away, Niska throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A big right from Niska misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Niska slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Niska counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niska 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
A less than humble Juha Niska misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rahl is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.#T1#
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Rahl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
Rahl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen trying to control but Rahl postures up.
Larsen is not content to let Rahl control the position.#SUB#
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larsen manages to get to full guard.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larsen slips under a jab from Rahl.
And Larsen responds with a good body kick, but Rahl manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larsen tries to move into range but Rahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Rahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahl slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target.
Rahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Rahl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Larsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larsen manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Larsen's guard.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Larsen has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Rahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Rahl throws a right and a left that Larsen avoids nicely.
Rahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Rahl misses the jab.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen keeps Rahl at a distance using the push kick.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Larsen.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Larsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahl takes one to the chin there.
Larsen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
Rahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Larsen. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
It seemed like Larsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
Rahl throws an off balance right hand
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
A countering left hand to the body from Larsen misses.
Larsen thows a body kick. Rahl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Rahl dodges the punch combination from Larsen. #T1#
A lazy left from Rahl finds it's target.
Larsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahl.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larsen takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Rahl throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range. #T2#
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Rahl moves out of range.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Larsen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Rahl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Rahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rahl, into his guard. #REVB#
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Larsen is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Larsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Rahl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsen is controlling him.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larsen 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Heydrich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Heydrich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch #TD#
and Heydrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunnarsson's guard.
Heydrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich isn't so interested in that idea.
Heydrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heydrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Heydrich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Heydrich are getting through and doing damage.
Even with his hooks in, Heydrich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Heydrich misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich thows a strike but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gunnarsson as he ends up in Heydrich 's guard!
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich won't let him. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Heydrich sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabs at Heydrich's body.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Gunnarsson forces Heydrich back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #T3#
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Heydrich from controlling successfully.
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heydrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely. #T4#
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #ES2#
Gunnarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Heydrich avoids it well. #T1#
Gunnarsson jabs Heydrich right on the nose. Heydrich blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Heydrich sees coming a mile off.
Heydrich moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich tries to counter with a takedown but Gunnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich looks to land a strike but Gunnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich throws an elbow that misses. Gunnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heydrich's guard. Nice move by Gunnarsson!#REVB#
Gunnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Heydrich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up#TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Gunnarsson fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Heydrich throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gunnarsson tries to stand but Heydrich is controlling from the bottom.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from Heydrich's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

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

#R1#
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yukinobu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yukinobu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu 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.#CL2#
Yukinobu has Marcus up against the cage in a clinch.
Yukinobu is trying to break the clinch but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcus.
Yukinobu working hard to break the clinch.
Yukinobu can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Marcus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a jab when Yukinobu was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu scores with a head kick. #CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus is trying to stall. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu shoots for a double leg takedown but Marcus sprawls well. He's pushed Yukinobu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Yukinobu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marcus. #BC2#
Yukinobu manages to break the clinch.
Marcus cracks Yukinobu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yukinobu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Yukinobu ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yukinobu.
We've been told by Marcus's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yukinobu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yukinobu misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Yukinobu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Marcus 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!#CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Yukinobu manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws a hook but Yukinobu avoids it easily.#T2#
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marcus scores with a nice strike.
Yukinobu fails with the takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Marcus. #TD2#
Marcus tries to sprawl but Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yukinobu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yukinobu misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus thumps Yukinobu with a low kick.#T3#
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marcus lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus tries to clinch there but Yukinobu circles away.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a big counter combination but Yukinobu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Yukinobu
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Yukinobu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Yukinobu walks into a stiff left hand from Marcus.
Jab, jab by Yukinobu - just one landing.
Marcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Yukinobu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yukinobu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus tried to counter with a leg kick but Yukinobu avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus lands a nice shot that snaps Yukinobu's head back.
Yukinobu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yukinobu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Marcus instigates a clinch.
Marcus has Yukinobu pressed against the cage, preventing Yukinobu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marcus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marcus stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus 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#
Marcus slips a jab from Yukinobu.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yukinobu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yukinobu checks the leg kick.
Yukinobu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcus defends it well.#CL#
Marcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yukinobu, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Yukinobu. #TD2#
Yukinobu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marcus tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Marcus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1#
Yukinobu controls the action.
Marcus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu has good solid back control here.
Philip Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yukinobu is hanging on to Marcus's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marcus trying to get back to his feet but Yukinobu is in full control for now.
Yukinobu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Will Yukinobu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yukinobu gets his hands free as Marcus looks to control.
Yukinobu misses with an elbow to the head.
Marcus trying to control the hands but Yukinobu breaks the grip. #T3#
Yukinobu biding his time, controlling Marcus.
Marcus tries to break free. #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.
I would not like to be Marcus right now.
Yukinobu throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marcus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yukinobu.
Marcus tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yukinobu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Marcus holding on to Yukinobu's left wrist, preventing the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu shoots in for a double leg but Marcus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marcus if he has to take too many more of those.
Yukinobu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yukinobu thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
A jab from Marcus does it's job there.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yukinobu. That did some damage!
Yukinobu blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a leg kick that misses.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Yukinobu checks it.
Yukinobu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcus tries to clinch but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Yukinobu misses with a wild combination.
Philip Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Yukinobu with that takedown attempt.
Marcus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus. #T1#
Yukinobu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Marcus.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?#CL#
Yukinobu gets tackled into the cage by Marcus. Marcus maintains the clinch.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yukinobu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yukinobu tries to circle away but Marcus has him pinned against the cage.
Yukinobu is trying to drag Marcus to the mat but Marcus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yukinobu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus is working Yukinobu over against the cage.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Yukinobu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yukinobu slips a jab and a cross from Marcus. #T2#
Yukinobu wants to clinch
and Marcus counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yukinobu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yukinobu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marcus.
Marcus throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Marcus 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.
Yukinobu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yukinobu looks to land a body kick but Marcus moved away.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Yukinobu throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Yukinobu throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yukinobu tries to land a body kick
letting Marcus counter with a right hand. #T3#
Yukinobu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yukinobu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yukinobu throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yukinobu backs up against the cage.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcus swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukinobu wants to clinch up but Marcus keeps it at a distance.
As Yukinobu looks to move away, Marcus throws a big counter combo but Yukinobu just gets out of the way.
Marcus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yukinobu circles away quickly and effectively.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range. #CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yukinobu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu lands a body shot.
Yukinobu looks for the body kick but Marcus saw that one coming.
Yukinobu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Yukinobu.#T4#
Marcus avoids the body shot from Yukinobu.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yukinobu has Marcus up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Yukinobu controls the action. #BC#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu punishes Marcus's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus throws a chopping leg kick but Yukinobu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yukinobu tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Yukinobu checks a leg kick.
Yukinobu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yukinobu lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Yukinobu ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiramanti. That one must have hurt.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Mataitai blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Mataitai off balance momentarily.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti. #T3#
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai. #CL#
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tiramanti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mataitai regains guard.

Mataitai pushes Tiramanti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willy Mataitai 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!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mataitai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mataitai tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti clobbers Mataitai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Mataitai digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tiramanti throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiramanti.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Tiramanti flicks out a counter leg kick but Mataitai steps away.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mataitai misses the target.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Mataitai with a hook.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Tiramanti is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is pressed up against the cage. Tiramanti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mataitai down to the mat. Mataitai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mataitai lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiramanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Tiramanti wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mataitai.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Tiramanti looks to throw a body kick
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mataitai circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mataitai has knocked Tiramanti down with a huge combo! Mataitai steps away and waves a wobbly Tiramanti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
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!
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Cervenka lands a big uppercut and Henderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Henderson looks OK. Cervenka waves Henderson back to his feet!#ROC#Henderson is rocked!
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cervenka defends it well.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cervenka finish him?
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Cervenka throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Henderson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cervenka as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Henderson is left battered and dazed whilst Cervenka and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn jabs Krenakore right on the nose. Krenakore blinks but takes it well.
Krenakore moves forwards but Blackburn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krenakore won't be happy with that.
Krenakore tries to escape but Blackburn is in control. #ES#
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krenakore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn misses with a leg kick
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.#TD2#
Blackburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krenakore!#T1#
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Krenakore throws Blackburn to one side and escapes!
Krenakore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krenakore lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Krenakore slips a jab from Blackburn.
Krenakore with a hook.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Krenakore as Blackburn shoots in.
Krenakore jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws a hook but Krenakore blocks it.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krenakore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenakore throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jab, jab by Blackburn - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Krenakore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krenakore dips to his left and cracks Blackburn with an uppercut!
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Krenakore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krenakore keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Blackburn drives through and clinches with Krenakore against the cage.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krenakore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krenakore backwards.
Krenakore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krenakore tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Blackburn. #BC2#
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krenakore checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Krenakore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Krenakore finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Blackburn. That snapped Krenakore's head back.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krenakore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Krenakore misses with a combination #CL2#
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Krenakore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a hook.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krenakore misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
Blackburn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Krenakore off the cage and back into range.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Krenakore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore wants to stand up but Blackburn is controlling him. #T2#
Blackburn is standing up over Krenakore. Krenakore looks to escape but Blackburn dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Krenakore throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Krenakore lands with a good body shot.
Krenakore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Krenakore.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krenakore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krenakore connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Krenakore throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Blackburn is rocked!
Krenakore takes one on the button.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Krenakore's head back. #T4#
Krenakore misses with the combination.
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krenakore on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Krenakore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackburn doesn't seem phased though.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Krenakore misses its intended target.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Krenakore cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn lands with a hook. Krenakore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Krenakore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Krenakore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Krenakore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is looking to land body kicks.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Krenakore takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blackburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Blackburn misses. #T1##TD2#
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Krenakore wriggles free and stands up.
Blackburn tests Krenakore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krenakore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore 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.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Krenakore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Blackburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenakore is trying to defend but Blackburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Krenakore kicks Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krenakore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krenakore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Krenakore cracks a nice hook into Blackburn's ribs.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Krenakore with a series of wild strikes but Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Blackburn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krenakore finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn misses with a combination
and Krenakore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Krenakore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krenakore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Krenakore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackburn connects with a single shot there.
Krenakore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Krenakore lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krenakore's sensitive parts.
Krenakore takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Krenakore lands with a right hand.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackburn is defended easily by Krenakore.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenakore, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Bryant steps into range and cracks Brunson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Brunson flops backwards and Bryant dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Bryant trying to control the position.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brunson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Bryant controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant is striking off his back. Brunson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg. #T2#
Bryant wants to sweep but Brunson has passed to side control!
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Bryant sneaks back into half guard.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson landing some decent shots from guard.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brunson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Brunson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Brunson has passed into half guard.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Brunson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bryant has Brunson in his guard.#REVB#
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
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 Bean Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Brunson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryant 's half guard.#SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
Brunson is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Doyle Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant trying to control here.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant punching from the bottom.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant moves into full guard.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Brunson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Brunson is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunson is defending well for now.
Bryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Brunson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Brunson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Brunson prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Bryant gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Brunson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunson has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant 's legs - danger averted.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryant 's head.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant 's brow.
Bryant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bryant prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bryant 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant . Bryant gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Bryant gets caught napping as Brunson dives in and scores a takedown. Bryant manages to retain guard.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson is in close to Bryant 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bryant working for submissions but it's allowed Brunson to get to half guard.
Brunson is nestled in close to Bryant , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson working Bryant over with strikes. #T1#
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant trying to get back to full guard but Brunson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Brunson maintains control.
Brunson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bryant regains half guard.
Bryant is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant is in trouble now - Brunson has advanced to mount!
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Bryant that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bryant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bryant regains half guard.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Brunson.
Bryant has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant pushes Brunson off looking to stand but Brunson dives back in and keeps control.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Bryant 's hands, connecting with Bryant 's forehead.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Bryant trying to control here.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Bryant 's hands, connecting with Bryant 's forehead.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Brunson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rahl counter with a right hand.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rivers moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers works Rahl's body with a nice hook.
Rivers swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Rahl looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers has his hands on Rahl's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Rivers throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Rivers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rahl's head.
Rivers wanted to stand there but Rahl had control of the position. #SU#
Rivers stands and steps away. Rahl gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Rahl avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Nice shot by Rahl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers looks for the body kick but Rahl saw that one coming.
Rahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Nice cross by Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahl slips under a jab.
Rahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
Rahl scores with a nice strike.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Rahl ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahl dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.#T1#
Rahl throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Rahl gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers 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.
Rivers trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Rahl works over Rivers with some ground and pound from guard.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rahl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rahl is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Rahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivers's guard.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Rahl postures up.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahl's guard. #REVR#
Rahl is looking to stand up but Rivers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rivers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Rahl has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rivers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl has Rivers flattened out and is raining down punches.
Even with his hooks in, Rahl manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rahl trying to control momentarily.
Well, with Rahl on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rivers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rahl landing with strikes.
Rivers trying to control the hands but Rahl won't let him.
Rahl biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Rahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rivers trying to control the position but Rahl manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rahl keeps control of the position easily here as Rivers tries to buck him off.
Rahl tries to get the hooks in deep but Rivers pushed the leg off. #T2#
Rivers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahl is working away from the top position though.
Rahl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivers controlling the position well.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers controlling the position well. #T3#
Rivers wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl stalling. #SUB2#
Rahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rahl.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahl trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rivers tries to sprawl but Rahl drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivers has a hand on Rahl's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rahl takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CWC 397
Date: Jul 09, 2023

180 cm
33 yrs
178 lbs

178 cm
31 yrs
188 lbs

Walters

Petersen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the ropes. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walters or perhaps it was just good defense by Petersen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Petersen has an active guard here but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.#T1#
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen holding on.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2##SUB#
Walters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petersen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position. #T3#
Petersen wants to control but Walters postures up.
Petersen tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Petersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Walters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Walters trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Walters taking a breather here. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walters off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (5) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to stick to Walters's back but Walters is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (4) Petersen
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters postures up.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there. #T6#
Petersen is controlling Walters's posture.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters'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.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walters has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (4) Petersen
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working. #T7#
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
Walters wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters staying calm.
Walters trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Walters working away.
Walters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Walters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Walters wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control but can't. #T10#
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Walters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen looking to control.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen has control of Walters's left arm, preventing Walters from doing any damage.
Petersen 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.#T12#
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (13) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (13) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Walters seems keen to control Petersen's posture.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (15) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Martinyuk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martinyuk looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully.
Martinyuk stops Gunnarsson from standing up.
Martinyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinyuk prevents Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Martinyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinyuk trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunnarsson did well to prevent Martinyuk getting side control.

Gunnarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinyuk is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
Martinyuk is trying to push Gunnarsson away but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Martinyuk is controlling him.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
A lazy left from Gunnarsson finds it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Martinyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinyuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Martinyuk's ribs.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnus Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Martinyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Martinyuk blocks it. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson cracks Martinyuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Martinyuk tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Martinyuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch. #CL#
Martinyuk drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson 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.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson gets a clinch.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk wants to stall.
Martinyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Martinyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinyuk has him pressed against the cage.
Martinyuk taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Martinyuk has him pinned against the cage.
Martinyuk working aggressively here. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL2#
Martinyuk gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Gunnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunnarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinyuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Martinyuk back into the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Martinyuk down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Martinyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Martinyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinyuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.#CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinyuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinyuk cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.#T1##BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinyuk is staying tight to Gunnarsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martinyuk controlling the position.
Gunnarsson is trying to buck Martinyuk off.
Martinyuk tries to advance to mount but Gunnarsson denies him. #T2#
Martinyuk trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Martinyuk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Martinyuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnarsson tries to kick Martinyuk off but Martinyuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonid Martinyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Martinyuk moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Martinyuk scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.

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 Leonid Martinyuk.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: CWC 393 Peterson vs Ottke
Date: Jul 02, 2023

180 cm
31 yrs
178 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
174 lbs

Dukat

Walters

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dukat shoots in looking for a takedown but Walters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukat tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukat to the ground. Dukat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walters manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by Dukat.
Dukat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dukat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukat sprawls well. Dukat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walters gets slowly back to his feet.
Gul Dukat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters shoots in for a double leg but Dukat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dukat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walters quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Walters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control here.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Dukat won't allow Walters to sweep him here. #T1#
Dukat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walters wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Dukat 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#
Dukat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dukat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walters wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dukat is now in half guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #T2#
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat 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.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Dukat won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters looking to control.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters controlling Dukat's posture.
Dukat postures up.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Dukat postures up.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Dukat trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Walters keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Dukat stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position. #T5#
Walters looking to control.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Walters
Dukat keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (5) Walters#T6#
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Dukat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dukat, who protects the arm well.
Dukat gets back to half guard.#T7#
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walters passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (8) Walters
Dukat wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dukat tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away. #T8#
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukat tries to hold on but Walters postures up.
Walters seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dukat is holding on tight.
Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Walters tries to take his opponent's back but Dukat turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (8) Walters
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Dukat 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.
Walters looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters wants to control but Dukat passes easily into half guard.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walters is trying to control but can't. #T11#
Walters is doing well to control the position and prevent Dukat from advancing to side control.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walters is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Dukat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dukat.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Walters.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (7) vs (8) Walters
Dukat taking a breather here.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Dukat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters holds on to Dukat's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dukat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount.
Dukat wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy. #T14#
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
Dukat trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters regains half guard.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 8 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Walters made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highwind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti cracks Highwind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Highwind listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Highwind throws a right hand that Tiramanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiramanti also avoids with ease.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti 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.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiramanti cracks Highwind with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Highwind misses the jab.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Highwind with a hook.#T1#
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Highwind.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Highwind right on the button with a cross.
Highwind walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiramanti.
Highwind misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highwind.
A little feinted left hand from Highwind on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Tiramanti.
Highwind looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Highwind misses.
Highwind has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiramanti looks to land a body kick but Highwind moved away.#T2#
Highwind throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Highwind scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti keeps Highwind at a distance using the push kick.
Tiramanti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highwind had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Highwind misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Highwind on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti rushes Highwind with punches - Highwind moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Highwind goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Pandens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandens circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandens throws a nice head kick!
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Pandens avoids it easily.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick from Pandens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens counters with a leg kick.
Pandens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Henderson .
Pandens connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Pandens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
No joy there for Henderson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pandens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pandens connects with a body shot.
Henderson tries to move into range but Pandens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pandens shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Henderson is backing up but Pandens catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Henderson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pandens Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
A very excited looking Azriel Pandens 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: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Vrana tries to clinch up.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Vrana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrana misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Vrana misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Vrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Vrana throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vrana throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vrana moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vrana off his feet! Vrana tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Smith!

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Job.
Job tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Job ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Job has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Crawley wants the takedown. Job is fighting it off but Crawley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Job's guard against the cage.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Job won't let him.
Crawley trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job controlling the position.#SUB#
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawley defends well.
Job 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Job'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Crawley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Job has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crawley doesn't defend quickly enough and Job has managed to lock this one up! Can Crawley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Job on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn 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. #TD#
Blackburn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Blackburn decides to return to a standing position.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.#T2##BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a body kick
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Blackburn clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Blackburn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackburn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson blocking some punches. #T3#
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson. #BC#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blackburn tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blackburn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Blackburn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Blackburn. #T2#
Robinson tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Blackburn.#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson prevents Blackburn from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn takes a shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Blackburn tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackburn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson blocking some punches. #T4#
Blackburn lands a right hand. #BC#
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
Blackburn lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
Blackburn throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn 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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackburn cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn misses with a straight right. #T1#
Robinson is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Blackburn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Blackburn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Robinson with a nice calf kick.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Robinson punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target. #T4#
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

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