Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Posta. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bushman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Posta.
The fighters circling - Bushman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushman misses the jab.
Posta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushman avoids it really well and circles away.
Posta ducks under a wild hook from Bushman.
Posta throws a chopping leg kick but Bushman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Posta checks the leg kick.
Posta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushman defends it well.#TD2#
Posta looking to score a takedown here. Bushman is defending well but Posta drives through and ends up in Bushman's guard.
Posta trying to control but Bushman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Posta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bushman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Posta wants to pass the guard but Bushman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushman pulls Posta in to control the position.
Posta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Posta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushman has wrist control.#SUB2#
Posta drops back looking for a leg! Bushman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bushman manages to kick Posta off! Posta jumps back into Bushman's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Posta slips a jab from Bushman.
Bushman lands a jab to the head.
Bushman connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Bushman coming out on top.
A jab from Bushman misses. #T2##TD2#
Posta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Posta trying to control the position but Bushman is working away.
Posta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Posta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bushman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bushman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Posta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Posta is taking a breather. Bushman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Posta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bushman defends it well. #T3#
Posta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Posta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushman keeps working. #SUB2#
Posta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bushman defends it well. #SUB2#
Posta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bushman is looking for a sweep. Posta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Posta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bushman is trying to maintain the position but Posta is very close to passing his half guard.
Bushman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Posta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Posta's back!
Bushman keeps control of the position as Posta tries to break free.
Bushman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bushman keeps control of the position as Posta tries to break free.
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 Terrence Bushman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Bushman sends Posta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bushman is motioning to the referee to let Posta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bushman has cracked Posta with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bushman lands another huge swinging hook and Posta tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Posta, before Bushman can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terrence Bushman!
Terrence Bushman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Caulo Posta stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Posta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Posta misses with a wild combination.
Posta slips a jab from Khan.#TD2#
Posta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.

Khan kicks off Posta and gets to his feet.
Posta shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Posta shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Posta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Posta misses the jab.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Posta gets a takedown into half guard.
Posta trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Posta is controlling him well.
Khan wants to control but Posta is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Posta wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Posta seems to be working for a kimura but Khan defends the submission attempt.
Posta is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Posta trying to work for an americana but Khan has managed to regain full guard.
Posta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Posta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Posta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Posta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Posta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Posta wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Posta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Posta but great work by Khan.#SU#
Khan decides to stand back up. Khan steps back and let's Posta get back to his feet.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan throws a right hand that Posta ducks under and follows up with a left that Posta also avoids with ease.
Posta dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Posta's head and hops out.
Bingus Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caulo Posta.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
No joy there for Posta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Posta scores with a jab.
Posta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Posta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Posta thinking. #TD2#
Posta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Posta is now in Khan's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Posta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Posta tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Posta 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.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully.
Posta wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Posta is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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 Bingus Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Posta has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Posta takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Posta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Posta.
Posta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Posta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khan sprawls well initially but Posta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Posta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Posta.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Posta wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Posta trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
Posta is just content to waste time from the top position. Khan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Khan can't keep his opponent in guard - Posta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Posta trying to control from Khan's half guard. Khan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Caulo Posta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Posta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Posta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan is fighting to break Posta's control of his arms but Posta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Posta looking for a sweep. Not yet Posta, not yet. #SUB2#
Posta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan 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 Posta.#T3#
Posta tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khan easily slips into full mount!
Khan controlling his opponent.
Posta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully.
Posta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Posta trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Posta slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Posta tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan is trying to control the position but Posta postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan keeping full guard, as Posta tries to pass.
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 Bingus Khan 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#
Posta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Posta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Khan counter with a right hand. #CL#
Khan pushes Posta up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Posta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Posta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Posta.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Posta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Posta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Posta.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posta avoiding damage.
Khan misses with some punches. #T1#
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Posta controls the action.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Posta lands a shot to the body.
Khan throws an elbow but it misses.
Posta tries to stall but Khan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posta is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bingus Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caulo Posta.
Posta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Posta is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Posta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Posta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Posta tries a body shot but Khan blocks it. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Posta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Bingus Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khan tries a body shot but Posta blocks it.
Posta is working Khan over against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Posta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Posta can't get the takedown.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Posta works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Posta tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Posta.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Posta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Posta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Posta slips the punch.
Posta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Bingus Khan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A jab from Khan misses.
Posta tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Posta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Posta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Posta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Posta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Caulo Posta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Posta drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan is trying to push Posta away but Posta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Posta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Posta.
Posta wants a takedown but no success here.
Posta prevents a body shot from Khan.
Bingus Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Posta is working Khan over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bingus Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingus Khan!
A determined Bingus Khan didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gexeira has managed to clinch.
Pili looking for a takedown.
Gexeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Gexeira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Pili lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gexeira tries to kick Pili off but Pili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gexeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gexeira is refusing to be controlled, as Pili sits in half guard.
Gexeira is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gexeira is trying to escape back to his feet but Pili uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Pili is trying to get an arm triangle but Gexeira is defending well.
Gexeira is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pili asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pili is trying to get an arm triangle but Gexeira is defending well.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gexeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gexeira is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Pili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Pili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gexeira keeps working. #SUB#
Pili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pili is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gexeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gexeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pili wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gexeira, who protects the arm well.
Pili trying to control the position but Gexeira is working away.
Pili controlling the position from side mount.
Gexeira is trying to buck Pili off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maka Pili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gexeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gexeira prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Gexeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gexeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pili.
Gexeira tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Pili drives through with a takedown into Gexeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gexeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pili won't allow Gexeira to get back to his feet.
Pili content to stall in guard here.
Gexeira wants to get back to his feet but Pili is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Pili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gexeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Pili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pili works his way into side control.
Gexeira is pushing Pili's head away, looking to escape. Pili manages to hold on to the position though.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gexeira tries to escape back to his feet but Pili has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Gexeira's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Gexeira is tapping! Pili saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maka Pili!

Event: NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Posta misses with a body kick.
Decker is looking to slow Posta down with leg kicks.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Decker moves out of range easily.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Posta misses with a body shot.
Decker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Posta. That did some damage!
Posta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Posta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Decker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decker scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Posta is rocked!
Decker moves out of range as Posta throws a body kick.
Posta throws a body punch but Decker moves out of range. #T1#
Posta gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Decker gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Decker!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Strickland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
Strickland sets himself, and Posta steps forward looking for the clinch! Strickland avoids it this time.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Posta.
Strickland thuds a left hand into Posta's body.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Posta ducks down to avoid it.
Strickland is looking to land body kicks.
Posta throws a body kick that misses
and Strickland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Posta circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strickland thumps Posta with a low kick.
Posta blocks a head kick by Strickland.
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!
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Posta momentarily.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Posta moves away and avoids it.
Strickland stuffs the takedown.
Posta throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Posta just manages to avoid it.
Posta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to avoid it but Posta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strickland to the ground. Strickland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Strickland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Posta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strickland lands with a slapping head kick.
Posta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strickland.#ROC#Posta is rocked!
Strickland dances in with a quick combination. Posta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Strickland snaps Posta's head back. Posta stumbles backwards against the cage. Strickland steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Posta's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Posta just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deangelo Strickland!
After the fight, Deangelo Strickland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Caulo Posta had this to say: 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: FCL - 61
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1#
Piedbatulo tries to clinch there but Cliveira circles away. #CL2#
Piedbatulo moves into range and clinches up with Cliveira.#TD#
Cliveira has Piedbatulo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cliveira pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Piedbatulo tumbling to the mat - Cliveira dives into Piedbatulo's guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Cliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Cliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Piedbatulo.
Cliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. #T1#
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cliveira is one step ahead there.
Cliveira forces his way into half guard.
Piedbatulo tries to get to full guard but Cliveira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Piedbatulo is defending well.
Piedbatulo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cliveira is working away from the top position though.
Piedbatulo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Piedbatulo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Piedbatulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Piedbatulo gets full guard.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Piedbatulo works his way into side control.
Piedbatulo taking a breather here. #T3#
Cliveira gets back to half guard.
Piedbatulo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that Piedbatulo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Piedbatulo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Piedbatulo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azeno Piedbatulo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Cliveira misses.
Piedbatulo feints the counter takedown.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piedbatulo as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Cliveira tries to keep at a distance but Piedbatulo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Piedbatulo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Piedbatulo works on Cliveira's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Piedbatulo tightens his grip and picks Cliveira up, before dumping him to the ground. Cliveira manages to land in guard.
Piedbatulo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a triangle but Piedbatulo pushes his legs off easily.
Cliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Piedbatulo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo seems to be looking for submissions.
Piedbatulo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount!
Piedbatulo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Piedbatulo moves to back control.
Our spies down at at London MMA inform us that Piedbatulo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Piedbatulo controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Piedbatulo.#T3#
Piedbatulo avoiding Cliveira 's attempts to control his hands.
Piedbatulo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Piedbatulo is trying to stick to Cliveira's back but Cliveira is turning into Piedbatulo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Piedbatulo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cliveira.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Cliveira's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliveira wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Cliveira trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Cliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Piedbatulo controlling the position.#T4#
Cliveira trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Piedbatulo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azeno Piedbatulo 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##TD#
Cliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Piedbatulo on his heels. He'll look to pass Piedbatulo's guard now, I'm sure.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo controls Cliveira momentarily but Cliveira frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Piedbatulo has closed the distance and engaged Cliveira in a clinch.
Piedbatulo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cliveira lands with a left to the head.
Piedbatulo tries to work over Cliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cliveira prevents a body shot from Piedbatulo. #TD2#
Piedbatulo manages to pull guard.
Azeno Piedbatulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Cliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. #T2#
Piedbatulo has Cliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cliveira won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Cliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Cliveira, at least for the moment.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Piedbatulo seems keen to control Cliveira's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cliveira circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Piedbatulo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Piedbatulo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Piedbatulo.#T4#
Cliveira is looking to sweep but instead, Piedbatulo has passed into half guard.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Azeno Piedbatulo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piedbatulo not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira is in trouble now - Piedbatulo has advanced to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Azeno Piedbatulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piedbatulo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azeno Piedbatulo!
Azeno Piedbatulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 223
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Feng lands a really nice looking cross but Jaldo seems unphased.
Feng with a nice calf kick.
Feng throws a sloppy head kick and Jaldo moves out of range easily.
Feng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feng moves away from the strike by Jaldo.
Feng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mao Feng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jaldo.
Feng works Jaldo's body with a nice hook.
Jaldo wants to clinch.
Jaldo misses with a looping right.
Jaldo throws a hook but Feng blocks it.
Feng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Feng lands with a kick to the temple. Jaldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feng connects with a right hand. Jaldo shakes it off.
Jaldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Jaldo is rocked!
Feng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Feng checks a low kick from Jaldo.
Jaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Feng finish him?#T1#
Feng's corner calls for a 1-2. Feng obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaldo throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Jaldo gets tackled into the cage by Feng. Feng maintains the clinch.
Jaldo seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Feng.
Jaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Feng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Feng misses with a series of wild punches.
Feng slips a jab from Jaldo.
Jaldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Feng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feng fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feng lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaldo's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feng.
Jaldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Jaldo tries to keep at a distance but Feng has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
Jaldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Feng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feng throws a lazy head kick
and Jaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Feng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaldo misses with a combination
and Feng counters with a straight right hand.
Jaldo wants to clinch.#T3#
Feng cracks Jaldo with an open hand slap.
Feng is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Feng takes one to the chin there.
Jaldo with a nice calf kick.
Feng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaldo.
Feng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Feng moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Jaldo.
A short left from Feng.
Feng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaldo backwards.
Jaldo tries a body shot but Feng blocks it. #BC#
Feng breaks from the clinch.
Jaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Feng moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Feng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaldo, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Feng blocking some punches.
Jaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Feng breaks from the clinch.
Jaldo tried to score with a low kick but Feng checks it.
Feng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Feng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaldo.
It looked like Feng was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaldo.
Feng scores with a punch to the head.
Jaldo misses with a body kick.
Feng slips a jab and a cross from Jaldo. #KD#
Feng feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jaldo sprawling to the canvas! Jaldo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Feng finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Alonso Jaldo has been cut.#CL#
Jaldo tries to keep at a distance but Feng has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaldo looking to stall. #BC#
Feng 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.

Mao Feng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Jaldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaldo. Feng does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Feng lands a big head kick that sends Jaldo tumbling to the mat! Feng takes a step backwards and waves Jaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jaldo misses the jab.
Jaldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Feng has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Feng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feng blocks a body shot from Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feng.
Feng gets through Jaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaldo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Feng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jaldo can turn it around.
Feng gets through Jaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feng digs a right hand underneath Jaldo's ribcage. Jaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Feng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Feng has Jaldo up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Feng breaks the clinch. #T1#
Feng seems to be stalking Jaldo here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Jaldo drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mao Feng!

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Brands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Posta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brands somewhat.
Brands with a poor takedown #CL#
and Posta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Posta. #BC#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands dives in for a single leg takedown but Posta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Posta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Brands has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Posta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head.
Posta has Brands pressed against the cage.
Brands fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Posta has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.
Posta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands tries for a takedown but Posta manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Posta breaks from the clinch.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Posta is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Posta circles away and we're back to standing.
Brands takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Posta.
Brands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands fails with a takedown attempt.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Posta works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta lands a head kick!
Brands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Posta connects with an inside leg kick.
Brands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Posta circles away.
Posta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brands wants to counter with a clinch but Posta pushes him away.
Posta with a nice cross.
Posta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Brands with that takedown attempt.
It appears Posta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Posta tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta connects with a jab.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brands can do to turn this around?
Brands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Brands moves out of range easily.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands shoots and misses #CL#
and Posta counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Posta. That snapped Brands's head back.
Brands darts in looking for a takedown but Posta gets double underhooks and turns Brands into the cage.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Good shot there by Posta.#T1#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Caulo Posta is winning the standup battle so far.
Brands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Posta. Posta obviously looking to wear him down.
Posta fakes the leg kick and cracks Brands in the body.
Posta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Posta is looking to slow Brands down with leg kicks.
Posta lands a body shot.
Brands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brands stalling. #ES#
Posta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brands tries to clinch but Posta moves away
and Posta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brands's knee momentarily.
Posta lands a two punch combo.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Posta moves into the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #BC#
Posta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posta feints and then cracks Brands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brands down.
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Posta.
Brands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Posta's waist but Posta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brands off to one side.
Posta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brands.
Posta cracks Brands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Posta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up with Posta, looking for a takedown. Brands pushes Posta against the cage but Posta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Posta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Posta tests Brands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brands is defended easily by Posta.
Brands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Posta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Posta.
Brands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Posta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Posta throws a series of punches but Brands moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brands just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPosta.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Posta stuns Brands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a head kick that half lands.
Posta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brands is looking to clinch but Posta is avoiding it.
Posta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brands takes a step back to recover. #T2##TD2#
Brands scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Posta is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands staying calm.
Brands looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Posta is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posta is not content to let Brands control the position. #ES#
Posta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Posta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brands. Brands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Posta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brands moves forwards but Posta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Posta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Posta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Posta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brands.
Posta scores with a jab to the body.
Posta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brands eats them both and turns towards Posta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brands walks forward, straight into a front kick from Posta.#T4#
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brands dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Brands shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Brands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posta connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
An intense looking Caulo Posta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.

Event: Conquest XI
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gomes clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gexeira as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Gexeira breaks the clinch.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Gexeira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gomes forces Gexeira back against the cage and clinches.
Gexeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Gexeira can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gexeira takes a shot to the head.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Gexeira.
Gexeira tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomes lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gexeira breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gexeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gomes catches Gexeira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gexeira jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gomes tries to clinch
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Gomes has been cut.
Gomes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gexeira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Gexeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Gomes.
Gomes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gexeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gexeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gexeira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gexeira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomes 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 Tlover Gexeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gexeira has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes lands a body punch.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gexeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes tries a body shot but Gexeira blocks it.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gexeira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Gexeira can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Gexeira.
Gomes is working Gexeira over against the cage.
Gexeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Gexeira backwards.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Gomes is working Gexeira over against the cage.#T3##BC#
Gexeira manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gexeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gexeira dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Gomes wants to clinch.#CL2#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gexeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gexeira.
A right hand to the body from Gomes.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Gexeira.
Gomes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gexeira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gomes can turn it around.#T4#
Gexeira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Gexeira.
Gexeira blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gexeira controls his hands.
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gexeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Gomes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gexeira throws a head punch that misses.
Gexeira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gexeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gexeira throws a head punch that misses.
Gexeira stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Gomes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gomes tries to clinch but Gexeira is having none of it.
Gexeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Tlover Gexeira is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Gexeira's head.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gexeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Gexeira moves into the clinch.
Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes scores with a shot to the side of Gexeira's head.
Gexeira lands a left hand.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Gexeira misses with the head strike.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Gexeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gexeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gexeira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gexeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomes lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Gexeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gexeira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Jonny Gomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gexeira's elbow.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gexeira.
Gexeira blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Gomes.
Gexeira is working for takedown but Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tlover Gexeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gexeira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gexeira controls his hands.
Gomes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gexeiras head.
Gexeira blocks an uppercut.
Gexeira lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gexeira is working for takedown but Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomes lands with a left to the head.
Gexeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gexeiras head.
A right hand to the body from Gexeira. #BC#
Gexeira breaks the clinch.
Gomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Gomes. Beautiful body shot.
Gexeira avoids the body shot from Gomes. #T3#
Gexeira wants to clinch up but Gomes keeps it at a distance.
Gexeira sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Gexeira avoids it this time.
Gexeira 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. #CL#
Gexeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gexeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gexeira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomes up against the cage.
Gexeira has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gexeira is looking for a takedown.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gexeira's elbow.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Gexeira.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
Gomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomes blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gexeira fails to land. #T4#
Gexeira wants a takedown but no success here.
Gexeira stalling the fight.
Gexeira trying to control the position but instead, Gomes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gexeira into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Gexeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gexeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gexeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gexeira slips a straight right by Gomes.
As Gomes tries to get set, Gexeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomes manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Gexeira scores with a spinning back kick!
Gexeira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gexeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gexeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gexeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Gomes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gexeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gexeira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomes moves out of range as Gexeira throws a body kick.
Gexeira is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
Gexeira needs to keep his hands up - Gomes had a free shot at his head there.
Gomes wants to clinch up but Gexeira keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Gexeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gexeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Gomes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gexeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gexeira stalling against the cage.
Gomes tries to work over Gexeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gexeira stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
A short right from Gomes on the inside.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Gexeira avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gexeira manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gexeira misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Gexeira blocks an uppercut.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gexeira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gexeira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Gexeira.
Gomes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gexeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gexeira moves forwards but Gomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gexeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gexeira lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Gexeira circles away.
Gomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes connects with a body shot.
Gexeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gomes takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gexeira has Gomes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gexeira slowing the pace effectively.
Jonny Gomes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gexeira can't break the clinch.
Gexeira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gexeira is trying to force a seperation but Gomes has the dominant position.
Gexeira digs a right hand underneath Gomes's ribcage. Gomes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gexeira.
A head punch on the inside from Gexeira fails to land.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Gexeira tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomes tries to work over Gexeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gexeira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomes has him pressed against the cage.
Tlover Gexeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gexeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Gexeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomes 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Gomes!

Event: ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Jaldo lands a jab to the nose.
Gross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Jaldo tenderised Gross's leg. Gross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaldo tries to clinch up but Gross circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross feints the counter takedown.
Gross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Gross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gross passes to side control.
Gross tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gross wants to control but Jaldo is keeping him busy. #T1##ES#
Jaldo sneaks out the side door and pushes Gross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alonso Jaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Jaldo. No joy for Gross on that attempt.
Gross avoids a kick to the body.
Jaldo scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaldo misses with a wild combination.
Gross looks for a takedown but Jaldo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaldo misses the target.
Jaldo blocks a low kick nicely.
Gross avoids the body shot from Jaldo.
Gross dodges the punch combination from Jaldo.
Jaldo sets himself, and Gross steps forward looking for the clinch! Jaldo avoids it this time.
Gross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaldo is fending him off so far but Gross persists. Nope, Jaldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso Jaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Gross.#CL2#
Gross gets a clinch. #T2##BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Jaldo connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gross throws a right hand that Jaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaldo also avoids with ease.
Jaldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Jaldo clinches up with Gross and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Alonso Jaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gross has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.
Gross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Jaldo.
Gross wants to clinch.
Jaldo throws a right and a left that Gross avoids nicely. #T3##CL#
Jaldo clinches with his opponent.
Jaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.
Jaldo pushes Gross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaldo. #BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jaldo.
The crowd cheers as Jaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gross doesn't seem phased though.
Jaldo scores with a kick to the body.
Jaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gross under the eye.
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!
Jaldo misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Jaldo stuffs the takedown.
Gross looks winded!#CL#
Jaldo moves into the clinch.
Jaldo lands an uppercut.
Jaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaldo avoiding damage.
Gross can't find room to land a body shot as Jaldo controls the action.
Good body shot from Jaldo.
Jaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jaldo stalling the fight.
Jaldo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Jaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
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#
Jaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Gross shoots in but Jaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?
Gross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaldo swinging wildly here.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaldo thumps Gross with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jaldo. No joy for Gross on that attempt.
Alonso Jaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Gross.
A jab from Jaldo finds it's way through Gross's defenses.
Gross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gross, pushing him back against the cage.
Gross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
A body shot lands from Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a right hand. #BC#
Jaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaldo clobbers Gross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Jaldo as Gross shoots in.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Jaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gross.
Jaldo swings for the body but Gross moves out of range. #CL#
Jaldo has managed to clinch.
Jaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaldo.
A short right from Jaldo on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a left hand.
Jaldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Jaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Jaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaldo misses with the combination. #CL#
Jaldo clinches up against the cage.
Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaldo smiles and moves away.
Gross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaldo. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaldo as he connects with a hook.
Jaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Jaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaldo is struggling to control the position.
Gross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alonso Jaldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gross's head.
Jaldo scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Jaldo darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross moves in looking to clinch but Jaldo pushes him off.
Jaldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gross on the side of the head.
Jaldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Jaldo.
A lazy left from Jaldo finds it's target.
Jaldo lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Jaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaldo.
Jaldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gross wants to clinch.#CL#
Jaldo clinches with his opponent.
Jaldo lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Jaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Jaldo manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Jaldo.
Jaldo tries to clinch up.
Jaldo throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
Jaldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaldo misses with a double jab
and Gross counters with a nice body shot.
Jaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Gross. #TD2#
Gross gets the takedown into side control.
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!#ES#
Jaldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alonso Jaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaldo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Jaldo misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Jaldo.
Jaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gross moves away.
Gross is looking to clinch but Jaldo is avoiding it.
Jaldo misses with an uppercut.
Jaldo throws a hook but Gross avoids it easily.
Gross is looking for the big counter here.
Jaldo feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
Jaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaldo scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaldo dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
Jaldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Gross throws a head kick that Jaldo semi-blocks.
Gross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaldo thuds his shin into the meat of Gross's side.
Gross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaldo's waist but Jaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gross off to one side.
Gross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaldo throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
Gross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Jaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gross doesn't seem phased though.
Gross misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Jaldo. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Jaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaldo.
Jaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gross.
Jaldo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Jaldo coming out on top.
Jaldo catches Gross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alonso Jaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gross dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Jaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Jaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gross takes a shot to the head.
Alonso Jaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaldo stalling the fight.
Sullivan Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonso Jaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaldo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonso Jaldo!

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cliveira is in Ruiz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cliveira has gone for a leg lock! Ruiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cliveira's guard.#REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cliveira has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Ruiz is trying to keep Cliveira in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cliveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cliveira moves nicely into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face as Cliveira controls the position.
Ruiz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cliveira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruiz regains half guard.
Cliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cliveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard. A big mistake from Cliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Cliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz wants to clinch up but Cliveira keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVR#
Cliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.
Cliveira'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.
Cliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Cliveira throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Cliveira 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.
Cliveira won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cliveira controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ruiz tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cliveira.
Cliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Cliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Ruiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cliveira is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cliveira keeping full guard, as Ruiz tries to pass.
Cliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Cliveira, not yet.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz throws a strike but Cliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cliveira to the ground. Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard.
Cliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz cracks Cliveira with a solid left hand.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cliveira has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Cliveira looking to control.
Cliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cliveira defending well though.
Cliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Cliveira is looking to escape.
Cliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira gets full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ruiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cliveira throws up his legs and catches Ruiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ruiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cliveira! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oharles Cliveira!
A victorious Oharles Cliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Posta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Posta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Posta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posta walks into a left hand.
Posta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Posta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Posta misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Posta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Posta tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Posta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Posta settles back down.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa punishes Posta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa 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 Posta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Posta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Posta rather than just go for the knockout.
Posta tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kyoto Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Costa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Posta connects with a high kick.
Costa avoids the head kick by Posta.
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Posta can pounce on him.
Costa cracks Posta with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Costa lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Posta is rocked!
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa 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. #T2#
Posta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Oh Posta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Posta throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Posta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Posta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Posta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Costa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Posta's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD#
Schmidt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmidt misses with the ground and pound.
Cliveira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt's guard! Nice work there by Cliveira!
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Cliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira is in close to Schmidt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cliveira scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Schmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cliveira 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. #T3##SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Cliveira trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Xavier Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cliveira throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Schmidt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Cliveira tries to tie him up.
Cliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Cliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Cliveira manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Cliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Cliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cliveira has Schmidt in his guard.#REVR#
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throwing strikes from guard but Cliveira blocks nicely.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up. #T1#
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Cliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cliveira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt working Cliveira over with strikes.
Cliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schmidt.
Schmidt trying to control but Cliveira is working from the bottom.
Cliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Cliveira.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up.
Schmidt won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here. #T3#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
Schmidt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cliveira sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Cliveira is trying to stand. #SUB#
Schmidt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira is controlling Schmidt's trapped leg to prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from improving his position.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Cliveira's hands, connecting with Cliveira's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from escaping the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Cliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira parries the strikes from Schmidt easily there. Schmidt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cliveira to escape.
Cliveira regains half guard, as Schmidt was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Cliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Cliveira is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliveira tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cliveira can do to turn this around?
Cliveira looks up at the clock and then as Schmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cliveira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to bench press Cliveira off him but Cliveira keeps the position.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt 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.
Cliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cliveira defends well.#SUB#
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Schmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Cliveira defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oharles Cliveira.
I think Schmidt 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Posta moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Posta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Posta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoover tries to clinch but Posta is having none of it.
Hoover lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Posta out cold! Posta is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!
Caulo Posta spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Cliveira moves to clinch but Mountainjoki breaks away
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight right hand.
Cliveira moves in looking to clinch but Mountainjoki pushes him off.
Mountainjoki thinks about the counter body kick.
Mountainjoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Mountainjoki, looking for a takedown. Cliveira pushes Mountainjoki against the cage but Mountainjoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mountainjoki's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mountainjoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mountainjoki is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for submissions but instead, Mountainjoki has regained full 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!
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cliveira postures up in Mountainjoki's guard and throws a big left but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountainjoki is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
Cliveira passes Mountainjoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mountainjoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountainjoki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Mountainjoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mountainjoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #T3##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Mountainjoki wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountainjoki sprawls well. He's pushed Cliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Mountainjoki.
Cliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onni Mountainjoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountainjoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Mountainjoki scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Cliveira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oharles Cliveira has been cut.
Mountainjoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown but Mountainjoki shows good takedown defense.
Cliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountainjoki but Mountainjoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Mountainjoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oharles Cliveira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Oharles Cliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cliveira fails to land the takedown.
As Cliveira backs off Mountainjoki throws a huge counter combo but Cliveira manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mountainjoki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cliveira shoots in for a double leg but Mountainjoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki connects with a leg kick.
Mountainjoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mountainjoki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountainjoki works Cliveira's body with a nice hook.
Mountainjoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cliveira.
Mountainjoki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Mountainjoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot that sends Cliveira's belly button to the back.#TD#
Cliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Mountainjoki's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving.
Mountainjoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountainjoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Cliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A jab from Mountainjoki does it's job there.
Cliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountainjoki.
Cliveira goes for a double leg but Mountainjoki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mountainjoki continues to drive forward.
Mountainjoki lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mountainjoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Mountainjoki lands a big right hand that sends Cliveira crashing to the mat! Mountainjoki stays standing though and waves Cliveira back to his feet!
Oh Cliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountainjoki throws a leg kick which misses Cliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Cliveira tries to avoid it. #KD2#
Mountainjoki cracks Cliveira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cliveira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mountainjoki finish him?
Cliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mountainjoki tries to avoid it but Cliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mountainjoki to the ground. Mountainjoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Mountainjoki drops Cliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Mountainjoki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T4#
Cliveira fails with the takedown
and Mountainjoki rattles Cliveira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cliveira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mountainjoki dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cliveira stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onni Mountainjoki!
A victorious Onni Mountainjoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Posta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poatan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Poatan pushes Posta up against the cage in a clinch.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
Posta prevents Poatan from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Poatan to work.
A head punch on the inside from Posta fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poatan takes a shot to the head.
Poatan wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Poatan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Posta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poatan to the mat. Poatan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Posta content to stall in guard here.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta controlling from the top position.
Poatan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Poatan is trying to control the position but Posta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Posta drops back looking for a leg! Poatan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poatan manages to kick Posta off! Posta jumps back into Poatan's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Posta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Poatan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poatan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poatan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
Poatan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Posta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta. #BC#
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poatan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Posta moves into the clinch successfully.
Poatan trying to control the position but instead, Posta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poatan into the cage.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Posta misses with a body punch.
Poatan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Alex Poatan has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Posta just leaning against Poatan, taking a breather.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poatan tries to work over Posta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Posta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poatan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Posta 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.

Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Posta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poatan.
Posta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posta swats away the attempt to clinch by Poatan.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poatan wants to clinch.
Posta is looking to counter the offense by Poatan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Poatan throws a combination. Posta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poatan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Posta is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Posta loads up on a big right hand but Poatan slips the punch.
Poatan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Posta. Poatan shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Posta. #CL#
Posta forces Poatan back against the cage and clinches.
Poatan working aggressively here.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poatan backwards. #TD#
Posta is trying to trip Poatan. He has hold of a leg but Poatan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Posta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poatan can do to turn this around?
Posta 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. #T2#
Posta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Posta feints and then cracks Poatan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poatan down.
Posta throws a sloppy body shot
and Poatan counters with a two punch combo.
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Posta throws a front kick aimed at Poatan's knee but Poatan avoids it well.
Posta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta keeps the fight on the outside.
Poatan lands a leg kick that knocks Posta off balance momentarily.#T4#
Posta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poatan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Poatan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Poatan instigates a clinch.
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
A right hand to the body from Posta.
Poatan is trying to force a seperation but Posta has the dominant position.
Poatan letting Posta take a breather here.
Posta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poatan can't break the clinch. #TD#
Posta decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Posta throws a one two combo.
Poatan doesn't manage to clinch there - Posta circles away.
Posta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poatan manages to circle out of the way.
Posta works Poatan's body with a nice hook.
Posta lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Posta lands a right hand.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Posta.
Poatan is struggling to control the position.
Posta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poatan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poatan moves in looking to clinch but Posta pushes him off.
Posta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Posta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Posta moves into range and clinches up with Poatan.
Posta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poatan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poatan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Postas head. #BC#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Poatan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Posta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poatan connects with an inside leg kick.
Posta throws the kick towards the body but Poatan avoids it.
Poatan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Posta throws a leg kick but Poatan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poatan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Posta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Posta is looking to slow Poatan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Posta clinches up against the cage.
Posta is working for takedown but Poatan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caulo Posta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Posta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poatan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Posta blocks an elbow strike.
Poatan throws a punch but it's blocked by Posta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage, preventing Poatan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Posta wants to take the fight to the mat but Poatan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Posta lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Posta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poatan has Posta pressed against the cage.
Poatan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Posta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poatan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.#T4#
Posta is pushing Poatan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Posta pulls guard.
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poatan wanted to stand there but Posta had control of the position.
Posta seems keen to control Poatan's posture.
Poatan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Posta's guard.
Alex Poatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Posta pulls Poatan in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
Caulo Posta took some time post fight to say the following; 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
Alex Poatan was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.

Event: Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Gexeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gexeira scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Gexeira. #TD#
Gexeira jumps guard and drags McGee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gexeira seems keen to control McGee's posture.
Gexeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.#SUB#
Gexeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gexeira is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gexeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
McGee won't allow Gexeira to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McGee tries to clinch but Gexeira is having none of it.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Gexeira circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gexeira misses its target.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Gexeira gets a clinch.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gexeira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGee 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.
Gexeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gexeira throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gexeira throws out the jab.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gexeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Gexeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Gexeira with the inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Gexeira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGee throws a right hand that Gexeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Gexeira also avoids with ease.
McGee cracks Gexeira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gexeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gexeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gexeira misses with a kick to the body.
Gexeira sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! Gexeira avoids it this time.
Gexeira ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee scores with a one two! Gexeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gexeira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gexeira throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
And McGee tries to counter it with a takedown but Gexeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gexeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to clinch but Gexeira moves out of range.
McGee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
McGee misses with the combination.
Gexeira misses with a double jab
letting McGee counter with a right hand. #CL#
Gexeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gexeira leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Gexeira.
Gexeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gexeira.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gexeira as McGee tries to tie him up.
Gexeira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gexeira keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Gexeira pulls McGee into guard. #T4#
McGee is looking to stand up but Gexeira won't let him.
Gexeira trying to control the position here.
McGee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gexeira's guard.
Gexeira controlling the position.
Gexeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tlover Gexeira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gexeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Gexeira thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee works over Gexeira's head and body with a nice combination.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gexeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gexeira throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range. #CL#
McGee tries to keep at a distance but Gexeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee tries to pull guard but Gexeira holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
McGee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gexeira has him pressed against the cage.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
McGee is trying to push Gexeira away but Gexeira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Gexeira jumps into guard, dragging McGee to the mat.
Gexeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gexeira holds on and takes a little breather.
Gexeira 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.
McGee wanted to stand there but Gexeira had control of the position.
Gexeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGee wants to stand but Gexeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gexeira 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 had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tlover Gexeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Gexeira.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gexeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gexeira has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Gexeira.
Gexeira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Gexeira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gexeira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGee wants to stand but Gexeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gexeira wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gexeira holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gexeira wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
Gexeira is pulling down on McGee's head. It's preventing any offense from McGee, at least for the moment.
McGee won't allow Gexeira to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gexeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gexeira cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tlover Gexeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gexeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGee tries to pull guard but Gexeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gexeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
Gexeira lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gexeira pulls guard.
Gexeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGee wanted to stand there but Gexeira had control of the position.
Gexeira pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gexeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tlover Gexeira dominated that second round.
That's time! Gexeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gexeira jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
Gexeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?#CL#
Gexeira rushes McGee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gexeira.
A right handed body shot lands from Gexeira.
Gexeira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gexeira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gexeira is working McGee over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gexeira jumps guard and drags McGee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gexeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Gexeira is working hard here to advance position.
Gexeira trying to control the position here.
Gexeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gexeira tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gexeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Gexeira, not yet.
McGee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gexeira's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tlover Gexeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gexeira is pulling down on McGee's head. It's preventing any offense from McGee, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gexeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gexeira scores with a hook.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gexeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gexeira.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches. #T2##CL#
Gexeira gets a clinch.
Gexeira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gexeira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gexeira pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Gexeira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gexeira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGee wants to stand but Gexeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gexeira trying to control the position here.
McGee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB#
Gexeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee is fighting to break Gexeira's control of his arms but Gexeira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gexeira working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
McGee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gexeira pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Gexeira pushes him off.
Tlover Gexeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee tries to clinch but Gexeira moves out of range. #CL#
Gexeira clinches up against the cage.
Gexeira gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGee has Gexeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gexeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tlover Gexeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold McGee.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gexeira is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gexeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Gexeira.
Gexeira lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Harold McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Gexeira pulls McGee into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tlover Gexeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gexeira, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Headingery to the mat! Headingery manages to get full guard.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cliveira is controlling him.
Cliveira controlling from the top position.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cliveira slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
Headingery looks winded!#T1##SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery is defending against the submission attempts here by Cliveira.
Cliveira trying to control the pace. #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.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira thows a huge punch but Headingery dodges it nicely.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
Headingery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira is really struggling to control Headingery but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Headingery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Headingery's half guard.
Cliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira 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.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Cliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Cliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cliveira chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cliveira passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headingery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Headingery is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura but Headingery is defending it quite comfortably.
Cliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cliveira.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Headingery pushes Cliveira off looking to stand but Cliveira dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira not doing much here. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but Headingery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cliveira's guard.
Headingery prevents Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Headingery won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
Cliveira is pulling down on Headingery's head. It's preventing any offense from Headingery, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cliveira has his foot on Headingery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headingery works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Headingery wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cliveira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cliveira stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Cliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira passes Headingery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cliveira not doing much here.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cliveira 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. #T1#
Cliveira is keen to just control but Headingery is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Headingery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Headingery defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cliveira 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.
Headingery trying to control from the bottom.
Headingery wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Cliveira content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Headingery is refusing to be controlled, as Cliveira sits in half guard.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Cliveira controlling the action here.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
Massif Headingery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headingery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oharles Cliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliveira 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oharles Cliveira!

Event: NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Probert fails to land the takedown.
Probert goes for a double leg but Posta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Posta continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Probert.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Probert.
Probert misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Posta moves into the clinch.
Probert tries to break free but Posta pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Posta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Probert.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Probert has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Posta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Posta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta throws a combination. Probert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Probert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Posta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Probert is rocked!
Probert looks winded!#T1#
Posta Throws a clean left jab. Posta Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Probert's chin! Probert crumbles to the ground and Posta follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Posta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caulo Posta!
As Caulo Posta got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I arrived. I'm the Problem of the division, I want that belt.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2024

#R1#
Balschmieter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balschmieter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balschmieter connects with a right hand. Cliveira shakes it off.#TD2#
Cliveira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balschmieter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balschmieter misses with a strike from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Balschmieter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Cliveira is staying tight to Balschmieter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Balschmieter wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balschmieter throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Balschmieter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cliveira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Balschmieter is trying to escape and Cliveira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Balschmieter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cliveira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oharles Cliveira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Amiga dives in and grabs Cliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cliveira pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.#TD#
Cliveira gets the takedown into side control.
Cliveira controlling from side mount.
Cliveira wants to stand but Amiga is controlling his arm.
Cliveira just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Cliveira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amiga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amiga enables Cliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amiga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cliveira'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.#T2#
Cliveira passes into half guard.
Cliveira controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Cliveira.#T3#
Cliveira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amiga for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oharles Cliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cliveira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Cliveira finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Amiga is trying to control the position but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amiga working a defensive guard but Cliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cliveira content to stall in guard here.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#T1#
Cliveira is pushing down on Amiga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amiga is fighting to maintain full guard but Cliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Cliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amiga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cliveira is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amiga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Amiga trying to control but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cliveira is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cliveira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Amiga defend it? Cliveira steps over the head and cranks it - Amiga is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oharles Cliveira!

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