Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Bandolero throws a series of punches but O Rally avoids them all with ease.
O Rally connects with a looping right hand.
Bandolero falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
O Rally darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
O Rally is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Rally tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandolero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
O Rally looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but O Rally has control of the leg.
O Rally content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Rally will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Rally trying to mount his opponent but Bandolero defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O Rally is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandolero sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bandolero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandolero is trying to control the position but O Rally postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Rally sprawls well. O Rally wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - O Rally circles away.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown attempt from O Rally. O Rally gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally lands a jab.
O Rally dodges the punch combination from Bandolero.
It looked like O Rally was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandolero.
O Rally is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Rally scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Rally lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandolero off the cage and back into range.
O Rally fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Rally tries to get to full guard but Bandolero has control of the leg. #T4#
O Rally blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandolero. #SUB#
O Rally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandolero pulls his head out easily.
Bandolero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bandolero with a couple of short strikes.
Bandolero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Rally suckers Bandolero into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! O Rally is now in Bandolero's guard!
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Bandolero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Rally trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Bandolero moved out of range.
Bandolero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Rally lands a jab to the head.
O Rally is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandolero can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rally circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Rally stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rally displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandolero.
Bandolero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Rally is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bandolero.
O Rally leaves Bandolero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rally was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sean O Rally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
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!
O Rally keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sean O Rally is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bandolero drives through with a takedown into O Rally's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
O Rally keeping full guard, as Bandolero tries to pass.
Bandolero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bandolero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving. #T2#
Bandolero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Rally controls Bandolero momentarily but Bandolero frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
It looks like O Rally has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bandolero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Rally swivels and escapes.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
O Rally stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rally lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Rally misses with a straight left.
Bandolero throws a counter combo.
O Rally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bandolero. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandolero is defended easily by O Rally.
It looked like O Rally wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from O Rally misses.
Bandolero tries for a takedown but O Rally sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Rally scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but O Rally is avoiding it.
O Rally is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Rally fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandolero on the side of the head.
O Rally scores with a punch to the head.
Bandolero darts in looking for a takedown but O Rally gets double underhooks and turns Bandolero into the cage.
O Rally slips a jab from Bandolero.
O Rally scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Bandolero does no damage.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up with O Rally, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes O Rally against the cage but O Rally circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.#T4#
O Rally lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bandolero backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero tries to clinch but O Rally moves out of range.
O Rally clobbers Bandolero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Rally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandolero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Rally throws a hook but Bandolero blocks it.
Bandolero slips a jab from O Rally.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
O Rally was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Rally misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Rally scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandolero misses with the combination. #TD2#
Bandolero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Rally manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
O Rally throws an overhand right that lands on Bandolero's shoulder, as Bandolero tries to avoid the shot.
Bandolero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Rally pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandolero back to the cage. O Rally follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by O Rally.
Bandolero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandolero wants to clinch.
O Rally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Rally throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
O Rally thuds a left hand into Bandolero's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandolero scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandolero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Rally did well to prevent Bandolero getting side control.#T1#
O Rally is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Bandolero thows a huge punch but O Rally dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but O Rally is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage.
O Rally regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandolero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
O Rally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandolero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
O Rally looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandolero has picked O Rally up and slammed him! O Rally can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandolero manages to pass to side control!#T2#
O Rally wants to control but Bandolero postures up.
Bandolero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bandolero is looking to take a break and control but O Rally is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandolero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rally manages to get back to half guard.
O Rally trying to control here. #T3#
O Rally is controlling Bandolero's trapped leg to prevent Bandolero from advancing to side control.
Bandolero passes into side control, despite O Rally's attempt to control the position.
Bandolero lands a few punches from side control.
O Rally tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bandolero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rally is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandolero is looking to take a break and control but O Rally is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Rally is trying to improve his position.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bandolero wants to control but O Rally is keeping him busy.
Bandolero scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but O Rally is defending well.
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Rally is looking to regain half guard here but Bandolero keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Rally 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock digs a good hook to Barella's body. #CL2#
Barella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barella fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barella clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Barella defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kock's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock avoiding Barella 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Barella showing good submission defense here.
Barella rolls, trying to escape but Kock keeps control of the position.
Kock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Kock is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barella taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Craven moves away from the strike by Damato.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Damato closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Craven quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Damato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Craven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damato. #SUB2#
Damato seems to be working for a kimura but Craven defends the submission attempt.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Damato drops an elbow to the side of Craven's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Damato seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Craven tries to kick Damato off but Damato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Damato is looking to take a break and control but Craven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Craven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damato defends it easily.
Damato won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Damato wants to stand but Craven is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Damato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Damato misses with a body shot.
Damato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Craven has time to react.#T2#
Damato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Craven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craven showed some decent athleticism there.

Damato kicks off Craven and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damato looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Craven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Craven looking to score a takedown here. Damato is defending well but Craven drives through and ends up in Damato's guard.

Damato is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Craven presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Craven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Craven leaves Damato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damato throws the left hand but Craven avoids the punch easily.
Damato wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Damato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craven slips under a jab from Damato.
Damato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craven.
Craven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Craven moves out of range as Damato strikes.#TD#
Craven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Craven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damato is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold.
Craven wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Craven is working for a kimura but Damato is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Damato is defending against the submission attempts here by Craven.
Craven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Damato has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Craven escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Craven!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Craven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
Craven 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.
Rocco Damato has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Craven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Craven.
Craven working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven. #T1#
Damato gets full guard.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Craven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Craven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven. #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.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Damato is trying to control the position but Craven postures up.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Craven trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Craven scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craven lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damato wants to control but Craven postures up.
Craven blocks the strikes from Damato.
Craven working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Craven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Damato, who protects the arm well.
Craven lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Damato is trying to control Craven's posture but Craven avoids it.
Damato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Craven connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damato struggling a bit here.
Damato tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven dominated that second round.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Damato dives in and grabs Craven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes down on Damato's head and hops out.
Damato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Damato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craven but Craven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craven to score with a decent uppercut.
Damato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damato scrambles back to his feet.
Craven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Damato misses with a looping right.
Craven closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Damato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Damato wants a takedown.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.#TD#
Craven gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Craven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Damato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Craven winds up and cracks Damato with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Craven works his way into side control.
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Craven wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy.
Craven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Damato to see if he's OK.
Craven scores with a couple of short elbows.
Craven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Damato!
Damato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Craven wants to control the pace but Damato is squirming around nicely.
Craven seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Damato is holding on tight.
Craven raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Damato is desperately trying to improve his position but Craven has a good base and remains in mount.
Craven landing strikes from the mount.
Craven lands a couple of good shots and Damato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Craven is looking to control Damato but Damato is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Craven working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Damato showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Damato showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Damato trying to control the hands but Craven won't let him. #SUB#
Craven is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Damato defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Damato tries to break free. #SUB#
Damato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Craven's arms. #T4##SUB#
Damato is in a bad position with Craven working for a choke. Damato manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Damato's guard. #REVR#
Craven works over Damato with some ground and pound from guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Damato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Damato working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craven 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

Keir Toal really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Rocco Damato was cancelled.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Spice has closed the distance and engaged Coppola in a clinch.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Coppola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Coppola blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coppola is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppola has his back to the cage.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Coppola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coppola darts in looking for a takedown but Spice gets double underhooks and turns Coppola into the cage. #CL2#
Coppola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Spice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spice managing to block the knees to the body from Coppola. #T1#
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Coppola fails to land.
Coppola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Coppola.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppola.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Spice. #TD2#
Coppola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spice can't fight it off and eventually Coppola manages to take the fight to the floor. Spice looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spice is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Coppola trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coppola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spice! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coppola misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Coppola trying his best to control but Spice has mounted him.
Coppola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Coppola swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coppola is looking to improve his position but Spice isn't that keen on the idea.
Coppola gets back to half guard.
Coppola moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Spice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spice gets to mount! Coppola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spice tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Spice takes Coppola's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Coppola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spice is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard.
Coppola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spice is looking to land body kicks.
Spice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spice rushes Coppola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola has had enough of the clinch but Spice keeps him there for the moment.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coppola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Coppola avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Coppola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Coppola controls his hands.
I was talking to Spice's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Coppola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Coppola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola lands with a left to the head.
Spice prevents a body shot from Coppola.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spice uses from the top position.
Coppola 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.#SUB2#
Coppola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spice 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 Coppola.
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Spice decides to stand back up. Spice steps back and let's Coppola get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coppola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spice jabs Coppola right on the nose. Coppola blinks but takes it well.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Coppola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.
Spice is looking to slow Coppola down with leg kicks.
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!
Spice lands a lovely overhand right.
Spice avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Coppola throws a head kick that Spice semi-blocks.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Spice moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
Spice working aggressively here.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Coppola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Spice is leaning against Coppola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coppola takes a shot to the head.
Spice tries to work over Coppola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coppola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coppola looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice presses Coppola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but Spice blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Spice as the two fighters clinch.
Coppola is breathing heavily.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
A frustrated look appears on Coppola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spice tries to work over Coppola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Coppola is trying to maintain a safe position but Spice gets an underhook and turns Coppola into the cage.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coppola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Spice.
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!
Spice misses with a body punch.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Spice lands a left hand.
Akimbo Spice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coppola is trying to force a seperation but Spice has the dominant position.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
A short left from Spice.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Spice drives through and clinches with Coppola against the cage.
Coppola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Spice lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice lands a shoulder strike.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Coppola wants a takedown but no success here.
Coppola has had enough of the clinch but Spice keeps him there for the moment.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice. #T1#
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coppola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Spice. #BC2#
Coppola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Spice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coppola misses with a head kick. #CL#
Spice has Coppola up against the cage in a clinch.
Spice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coppola.
Good body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coppola taking a breather.
Coppola takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola looking to slow down the pace here.
Coppola wants to break free but Spice has control. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Spice.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coppola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Spice.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Coppola avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice digs a right hand underneath Coppola's ribcage. Coppola let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coppola tries a body shot but Spice blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice cracks Coppola with a nice body shot.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spice avoids the elbow strike from Coppola, against the cage.
Spice lands a body punch.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola jumps guard but Spice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#T4#
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but Spice turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spice prevents it.
Coppola is trying to stall.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spice, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
A relieved looking Akimbo Spice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Bandolero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Ro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandolero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero 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.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ro controlling the action here.
Ro passes into side control, despite Bandolero's attempt to control the position.
Ro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Bandolero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandolero misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.
Ro controlling the position.
Bandolero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.
Ro 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.
Bandolero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandolero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ro lands some shots froms side control.
Bandolero is trying to control Ro's posture but Ro avoids it.
Bandolero seems a little lost for a moment, as Ro dominates the positioning.
Ro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bandolero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bandolero trying to get back to full guard but Ro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bandolero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Ro is controlling well.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero 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.
Bandolero is looking to control Ro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandolero avoid being mounted?
Ro lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Ro keeps him under control.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ro connects with a nice short shot to Bandolero's temple.
Ro working the head and body with strikes.
Ro not doing much here. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandolero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ro looks to land a right hand but Bandolero moved out of range.
Good shot there by Ro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandolero. Ro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Ro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ro quickly recovers to half guard.
Ro is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Ro wants to control but Bandolero is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandolero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero. #SUB2#
Ro is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandolero distracts Ro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bandolero lying in Ro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bandolero taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Putte Ro!

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damato.
It looked like Hug wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug throws a head kick that Damato semi-blocks.
Damato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damato shoots in for a double leg but Hug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Hug lands a head shot.
Nice body kick there by Hug.
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!
Damato lands with a right hand.
Hug lands a head kick. Damato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Damato misses the jab.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Damato shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hug misses with a double jab. #T1##CL2#
Damato moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Damato controls his hands.
Damato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hug fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Damato moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hug - the referee stops the clock and Damato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hug. Damato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damato somewhat.
Damato shoots in looking for a takedown. Hug tries to sprawl out of it but Damato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hug manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Damato scores with a hook.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damato.
Damato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato misses with an uppercut
and Hug counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hug to the mat! Hug manages to get full guard.
Damato looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hug slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Hug is controlling the pace.
Hug moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Damato is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Damato is looking for a sweep.
Damato is letting Hug control him for a moment.
Damato is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Hug.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hug.
Hug lands a head kick. Damato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Damato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hug backs up against the cage.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug connects with a leg kick.
Hug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Damato's sensitive parts.
Hug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato misses with a looping right.
Hug connects with a body shot.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug lands with a kick to the temple. Damato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Hug throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hug lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hug.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hug, as that shot connected.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hug is looking to slow Damato down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Hug.
Damato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Damato.
Hug moves away from the strike by Damato.
Hug appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Damato finds it's target.
Hug scores with a kick to the midsection.
Damato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug throws a leg kick which misses Damato's front leg but catches the back leg as Damato tries to avoid it.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Hug.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damato momentarily.
Damato goes for a double leg but Hug avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hug continues to drive forward.
Damato takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Hug slips a jab from Damato.
Hug has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damato finds it's way round the side to connect with Hug's head.
Damato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Damato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hug.
Hug plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Hug dips to his left and cracks Damato with an uppercut!
Hug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug throws a body shot but no joy.
Damato tries for a takedown but Hug circles away easily
and Hug counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damato's knee momentarily.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Hug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Damato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Damato throws a series of punches but Hug moves out of range. #T4#
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Damato throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Hug cracks Damato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hug slips a straight right by Damato.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Damato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hug defends well and Damato ends up having to push Hug into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damato is breathing heavily.
Hug scores with a jab.
Hug lands a nice shot that snaps Damato's head back.
Hug throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug checks a low kick from Damato.
Hug throws a head kick that Damato semi-blocks.
Hug with a nice cross.
Hug lands a leg kick that knocks Damato off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hug is looking to slow Damato down with leg kicks.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side.
Hug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hug fakes the leg kick and cracks Damato in the body.
Hug blocks a jab.
Damato takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
And Hug counters with a quick kick to the body but Damato blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug stuns Damato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hug as he avoids it easily.
Hug went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Damato misses with a double jab
and Hug counters with a body kick that stops Damato in his tracks momentarily.
Damato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a right and a left that Damato avoids nicely.
Damato shoots in but no luck this time.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Damato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damato walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
Damato shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato looks to clinch
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Damato lands a lovely overhand right.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hug throws out a powerful jab.
Hug keeps Damato at a distance using the push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damato.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Hug.#ROC#Damato is rocked!
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Damato will feel that in the morning.
Damato is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
A good leg kick by Hug.
Damato seems to have recovered his senses.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Damato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hug lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hug scores with the left hand. Damato knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Damato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though. #SUB2#
Damato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hug gets back to full guard.
Hug is controlling Damato's posture.
Damato postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damato postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Hug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Katajamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
Barella dives in and grabs Katajamaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Barella.#TD#
Barella pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katajamaki defends well.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barella's head.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Barella has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle here but Katajamaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Barella is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Barella manages to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to free his trapped foot but Barella is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katajamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katajamaki's back!#T3#
Katajamaki trying to control the hands but Barella breaks the grip.
Katajamaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Katajamaki has given up his back. Will we see Barella going for some submissions? #SUB#
Barella looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Katajamaki fending off the submission attempt from Barella.
Barella trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Katajamaki can't escape the position. #T4#
Barella struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Barella looking for the RNC.
Katajamaki wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Barella goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Katajamaki escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Barella wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Barella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lands with a hook. Katajamaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barella's half guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Katajamaki.
Barella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Katajamaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Katajamaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Barella is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki wants to take a breather but Barella is having none of it.
Barella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katajamaki drops an elbow to the side of Barella's head.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Barella with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Barella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki prevents Barella from standing back up.
Barella has hold of Katajamaki's hands but Katajamaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Barella pushes Katajamaki off and gets back to his feet.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katajamaki's waist but Katajamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Barella as Katajamaki shoots in.#CL#
Barella moves into the clinch.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Katajamaki won't allow it. #TD2#
Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barella can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Barella looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #T4#
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barella is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella pushes a forearm under Katajamaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Katajamaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Barella!
A determined Sonny Barella 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!

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Damato misses with a head kick.
Damato scores with a sloppy right hand. Craven should have avoided that one.
Craven lands with a kick to the temple. Damato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Craven is rocked!
Craven lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damato throws a lazy head kick
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Craven.
Craven avoids the head kick by Damato.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
Craven lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato connects with a right that clearly hurt Craven. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Damato proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Craven collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Damato!
Our winner, Rocco Damato, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Knox stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coppola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coppola postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Coppola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coppola on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Coppola is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Coppola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Coppola slips an elbow through the middle.
Coppola scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! Coppola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '.

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Bandolero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Bandolero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Bandolero persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kangas defends it well.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandolero's head backwards.
Bandolero misses with a double jab
and Kangas counters with an outside leg kick.
Bandolero moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Kangas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kangas continues to drive forward.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas lands a head shot.
Kangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandolero lands a couple of elbows.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving. #T1#
Kangas has Bandolero pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a leg! Kangas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kangas manages to kick Bandolero off! Bandolero jumps back into Kangas's guard.
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Bandolero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandolero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kangas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandolero has Kangas in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bandolero working for a triangle but Kangas defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kangas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kangas content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Kangas won't allow Bandolero to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kangas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kangas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kangas stacks Bandolero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kangas!
Bandolero tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bandolero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Kangas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandolero has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kangas. Oh but Bandolero has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kangas goes limp - he's gone! Bandolero jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Barella throws a lazy right hand but Bottles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottles seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Barella shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bottles is backing up but Barella catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bottles covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Barella Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Barella!
After winning the bout, Sonny Barella thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Damato avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Damato tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaroslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato wants to clinch up but Jaroslav keeps it at a distance.
Damato walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a head kick but Damato moves out of range.
Damato throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Damato has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Damato clobbers Jaroslav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damato cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Jaroslav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Damato.
Damato thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Damato.
Jaroslav tries to move into range but Damato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaroslav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Damato. #T1#
Damato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaroslav counters with a series of strikes. Damato will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Jaroslav pushes Damato up against the cage in a clinch.
Damato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damato prevents a body shot from Jaroslav.
Damato is trying to break the clinch but Jaroslav has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jaroslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaroslav misses with a few strikes there.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Damato lands the left hand.
Damato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Damato slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaroslav loads up on a big right hand but Damato slips the punch.
Damato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damato lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Jaroslav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaroslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav throws a shot to the body.
Damato is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jaroslav had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Damato avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
Damato blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Damato moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaroslav managing to block the knees to the body from Damato.
Jaroslav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Jaroslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damato misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Damato jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
Damato works over Jaroslav's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaroslav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Damato slips under a jab.
Damato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaroslav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaroslav misses the target.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Damato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaroslav. Jaroslav obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Damato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Damato.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body
and Damato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damato moves out of range of the body kick from Jaroslav.
Damato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaroslav.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A leg kick checked by Damato.
Jaroslav connects with a solid leg kick.
Damato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaroslav tries to avoid it but Damato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaroslav to the ground. Jaroslav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Damato looks to move away, Jaroslav throws a big counter combo but Damato just gets out of the way.
Jaroslav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damato finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaroslav's head.
Damato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaroslav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Damato punishes Jaroslav's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaroslav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Damato misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Damato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Damato punishes Jaroslav's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Damato pushes him off.
Damato wants to land a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Jaroslav is looking to counter with head kicks.
Damato scores with a punch to the head.
Damato connects with a single shot there.
Damato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damato lands a lovely overhand right.
Damato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Damato!
Damato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damato thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Damato connects with a body shot that sends Jaroslav's belly button to the back.
Damato throws a series of punches but Jaroslav avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick.
Damato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaroslav but Jaroslav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felix Jaroslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Damato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaroslav is looking to slow Damato down with leg kicks.
Damato's corner calls for a 1-2. Damato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damato.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damato moves away.
Damato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damato throws a one two combo.
Damato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jaroslav manages to break the clinch.
Jaroslav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav looks to score with a jab to the body but Damato is just out of range.
Damato throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damato connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jaroslav instigates a clinch.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Damato controls his hands.
Jaroslav controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Damato is trying to break free.#BC#
Jaroslav breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Damato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Damato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Damato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damato is working Jaroslav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Damato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Damato drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaroslav manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Damato has Jaroslav in his guard.#REVR#
Jaroslav postures up. #ES2#
Damato has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jaroslav is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD2#
Damato drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaroslav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Jaroslav from controlling successfully.
Jaroslav is looking to stand up but Damato won't let him.
Jaroslav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaroslav pushing down on Damato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Damato is trying to control but can't.
Damato manages to get to full guard.
Damato controls Jaroslav momentarily but Jaroslav frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaroslav accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Jaroslav from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jaroslav looking to sit in guard and control but Damato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Jaroslav can't keep his opponent in guard - Damato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaroslav is looking to get back to is feet but Damato passes into side control.
Damato misses with the ground and pound.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.
Damato throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Damato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Damato prevents Jaroslav from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Damato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Damato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Damato cracks Jaroslav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaroslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaroslav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Damato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Damato staying out of range there.
Damato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaroslav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaroslav shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damato eats them both and turns towards Jaroslav to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaroslav with a nice calf kick.
Jaroslav misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damato scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Damato.
Jaroslav lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Jaroslav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaroslav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Damato lands with a hook. Jaroslav tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Damato.
Jaroslav swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damato scores with the left hand. Jaroslav knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaroslav looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A leg kick checked by Jaroslav.
Damato scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Jaroslav - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Damato.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt.
Damato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is looking to chop away at Damato's legs.
Jaroslav lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Damato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Damato avoids the punch easily.
Damato tries to clinch up but Jaroslav circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Damato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Damato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaroslav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damato works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Felix Jaroslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Damato.
Damato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Damato lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Damato.
Jaroslav walks into a jab.
Damato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Damato lands a jab to Jaroslav's midsection.
Damato throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaroslav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaroslav scores with a push kick.
Damato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaroslav quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damato just misses with a punch to the body.
Damato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Damato ducks right into an uppercut from Jaroslav.
Damato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaroslav defends well and Damato ends up having to push Jaroslav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaroslav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Damato manages to circle out of the way.
Damato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Damato! But no joy.
Damato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaroslav in his tracks.
Damato cracks Jaroslav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Damato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Damato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Damato swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Damato manages to circle out of the way.
Jaroslav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Damato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Damato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damato throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaroslav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaroslav can pounce on him.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damato.
Jaroslav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocco Damato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaroslav.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav throws an overhand right that lands on Damato's shoulder, as Damato tries to avoid the shot.
Damato wants to counter with a clinch but Jaroslav pushes him away.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Damato throws out a loose jab but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Damato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Damato 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Bandolero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Bandolero gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandolero thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Bandolero winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Bandolero with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Bandolero drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Bandolero off! Bandolero jumps back into King's guard.
Bandolero passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandolero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandolero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandolero working the head and body with strikes.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero.
Bandolero uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Bandolero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandolero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Bandolero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Bandolero - just one landing.
Bandolero lands a slapping body shot.
King looks for the body kick but Bandolero saw that one coming.
Bandolero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Bandolero is looking to clinch.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandolero off the cage and back into range.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Bandolero swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandolero's guard.#SU2#
King stands up and waves to Bandolero to follow him. #T1#
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Bandolero swinging wildly here.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandolero with a body shot.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King swings for the body but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King lands a jab to Bandolero's midsection.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandolero throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Bandolero looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Bandolero drives through and ends up in King's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandolero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bandolero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Bandolero passes into half guard. #T2#
Bandolero wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandolero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero. #SU#
Bandolero decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD#
Bandolero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bandolero 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.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandolero throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bandolero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
That's time! Bandolero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandolero cracks King with a good jab.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandolero on the side of the head.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandolero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.#TD#
Bandolero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Bandolero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bandolero 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.
Bandolero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Bandolero throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King is trying to stand back up but Bandolero is controlling him
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bandolero seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King is trying to stand. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandolero throwing shots but King is blocking nicely. #SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandolero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Bandolero seems content to control.
Bandolero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandolero, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A relieved looking Giacomo Bandolero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Coppola avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubenstein thuds a left hand into Coppola's body.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Coppola.
Rubenstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks it.
Coppola throws an elbow that misses.
Coppola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubenstein is defending well for now.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein swinging wildly here.
Coppola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!#KD#
Rubenstein knocks Coppola to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Coppola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Rubenstein decides to stand back up. #T1#
Coppola tries to clinch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Coppola sees coming a mile off.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubenstein swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Rubenstein.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Coppola closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Coppola turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coppola manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rubenstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Coppola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coppola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coppola landing a few strikes.
Coppola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rubenstein pushes Coppola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coppola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rubenstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coppola's guard! Nice work there by Rubenstein! #SU#
Coppola is working an open guard so Rubenstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coppola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Coppola.
Coppola avoids the head kick by Rubenstein.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Coppola drops Rubenstein with a left and a right! Oh, Rubenstein is hurt - Coppola dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Rubenstein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spencer Rubenstein has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well.
Oh Rubenstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubenstein is pushing Coppola's head away, looking to escape. Coppola manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coppola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubenstein seems to have got his legs back now.
Coppola advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Coppola there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Rubenstein really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Coppola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rubenstein to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rubenstein shrugs it off.
Rubenstein is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubenstein has given up his back here. Will Coppola look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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 Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.#CL2#
Rubenstein tries to keep at a distance but Coppola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Coppola has double underhooks.
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola jabs at Rubenstein's body.
Coppola avoids a kick to the body.
Coppola moves out of range of the body kick.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Coppola moved away.
Coppola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Coppola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubenstein can pounce on him.
Coppola moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubenstein swivels and escapes.
Coppola scores with a hook to the body. Rubenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coppola is looking to clinch.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Spencer Rubenstein is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Coppola darts in and clinches Rubenstein up against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein breaks from the clinch.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coppola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Rubenstein is blocking nicely.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Coppola.
Rubenstein managing to block the knees to the body from Coppola.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Coppola lands a knee to the head.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Rubenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Coppola has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Coppola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Coppola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coppola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Rubenstein wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Coppola clinches.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Coppola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rubenstein just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coppola moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Coppola unleashes a big counter combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Rubenstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Rubenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Coppola drives through and clinches with Rubenstein against the cage. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coppola.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Coppola shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola tries to clinch there but Rubenstein circles away.
Rubenstein slips a jab and a cross from Coppola.
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Coppola clinches up with Rubenstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks with his arms. #T4#
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Coppola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubenstein's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coppola slowing the pace effectively.
Rubenstein prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Coppola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coppola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Coppola clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Jab by Coppola.
Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coppola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coppola just manages to avoid it.
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 Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coppola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rubenstein - the referee stops the clock and Coppola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rubenstein. Coppola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coppola doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubenstein circles away.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Coppola moved away.#CL2#
Coppola has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rubenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubenstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coppola misses with a knee strike.
Coppola prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubenstein is trying to push Coppola away but Coppola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coppola. That's going to slow Rubenstein down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rubenstein.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein. #T1#
Good work by Coppola as he checks the leg kick.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubenstein scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Rubenstein shows good takedown defense.
Rubenstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubenstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick.
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coppola scores with a nice right hand.
Rubenstein throws out a leg kick but Coppola moves out of range and Rubenstein only half commits.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rubenstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Coppola takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Coppola lands a knee to the head.
Coppola tries a body shot but Rubenstein blocks it. #BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Coppola cracks Rubenstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coppola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubenstein.
Coppola wants to counter the offense by Rubenstein and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch.
Coppola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coppola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rubenstein's defenses.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coppola scores with a three punch combo!
Rubenstein misses the shot to the body.
Coppola doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubenstein circles away.
It looked like Rubenstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Coppola gets a clinch.
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rubenstein uses from the top position. #SU#
Rubenstein stands up from Coppola's guard - Rubenstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coppola closes the distance and clinches up with Rubenstein, looking for a takedown. Coppola pushes Rubenstein against the cage but Rubenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Rubenstein pushes him off.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Coppola rushes Rubenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks with his arms.
Coppola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubenstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coppola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rubenstein's efforts to push away.
Spencer Rubenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein scores with a push kick.
Coppola's corner calls for a 1-2. Coppola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch. #TD2#
Coppola jumps into guard, dragging Rubenstein to the mat. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubenstein defends well.#SUB2#
Coppola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubenstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Rubenstein gets to his feet. Coppola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvatore Coppola.
I think Rubenstein 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Bandolero wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bandolero strikes from the bottom but Filerup passes into mount!
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Filerup is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero with the active half guard here but Filerup passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Bandolero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Filerup stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Filerup is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Filerup fails with the takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Filerup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandolero to the ground. Filerup is now in Bandolero's 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!
Filerup throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandolero can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Bandolero defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandolero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Filerup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Filerup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Bandolero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Filerup.
Filerup 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.

A close round but Immagunna Filerup will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bandolero backs off Filerup throws a huge counter combo but Bandolero manages to avoid it all.
Bandolero throws a looping overhand right but Filerup ducks down to avoid it.
Filerup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandolero.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandolero tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandolero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filerup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Bandolero lands.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandolero avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandolero. That snapped Filerup's head back.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bandolero connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Filerup on that attempt.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup looks to land a body kick but Bandolero moved away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filerup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filerup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Filerup.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Filerup takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
Bandolero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Filerup misses with the combination.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filerup circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandolero circles away.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed
and Filerup counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filerup misses with a double jab.
Filerup goes for a double leg but Bandolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandolero continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filerup is defended easily by Bandolero.
Bandolero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filerup.
Filerup tries to clinch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
Filerup wants to clinch.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.#T4#
Bandolero stalks Filerup and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filerup's face. Filerup staggers backwards, shaken.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Filerup defending well as Bandolero loads up on a big left hand.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Filerup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandolero as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Bandolero tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandolero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filerup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandolero successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero 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#
Filerup avoids a kick to the body.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filerup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filerup takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bandolero prevents it. #T1#
Filerup jumps guard but Bandolero stands there with Filerup around his waist. Filerup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Filerup has picked Bandolero up - he's going for a ride! Filerup dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Filerup is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Filerup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandolero fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Bandolero looks for a takedown but Filerup sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Filerup sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filerup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filerup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Filerup manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filerup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandolero is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Bandolero circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Filerup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero defending against the ground and pound.
Bandolero sneaks back into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control here. #SUB2#
Filerup is looking for a kimura but Bandolero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filerup to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Bandolero works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.
Filerup seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working for submissions but it's allowed Filerup to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giacomo Bandolero.
I think Bandolero 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Barella looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Barella throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Barella's body.
Barella throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barella misses with a double jab.
Barella with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Barella 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barella.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barella moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Barella.
Barella staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barella stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barella tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Barella tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barella misses with a looping left.
Barella fails with the takedown.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
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 left lands for Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a head kick that misses.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Barella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Barella finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Barella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thibodeaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barella has Thibodeaux in his guard.#REVR#
Barella looking for a sweep. Not yet Barella, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Barella working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#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.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barella is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonny Barella will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barella with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Barella throws a combination. Thibodeaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Barella tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barella fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella is looking to clinch.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Barella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barella in his tracks.
Barella misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella misses with a combination
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Barella does no damage. #T2#
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barella throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Sonny Barella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barella throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Barella misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella staying out of range there.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Barella fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Barella.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Barella tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barella throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Barella's body. Barella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Barella.
Barella misses with a combination
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux 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#
Barella misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barella looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Barella lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Barella with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Barella is rocked!#T1#
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thibodeaux! Barella is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 363 - Kim Vs Drozd
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Loco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Damato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Damato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Loco gets tackled into the cage by Damato. Damato maintains the clinch. #BC#
Damato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Damato clinches. #TD#
Damato lands a takedown into 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damato trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Damato pushing down on Loco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco has hold of Damato's hands but Damato slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Loco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Damato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Damato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Damato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Damato trying to control the position.
Damato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loco's guard. #REVR#
Damato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Loco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Damato has passed into half guard! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Damato is looking for a kimura but Loco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damato to get the leverage. #SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco has hold of Damato's hands but Damato slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Damato is working for a submission of some sort.
Loco has hold of Damato's hands but Damato slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Damato seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Damato has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Loco defend it? Damato steps over the head and cranks it - Loco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Damato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Damato!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Damato thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Barella pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barella working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki stops Barella from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Katajamaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barella has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Katajamaki is looking to defend but Barella has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Katajamaki! Barella pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Katajamaki taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Zemin gets a clinch.
A short right from Zemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Bandolero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zemin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zemin lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandolero's head.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zemin to keep the fight standing.
Bandolero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Zemin to work.
Bandolero misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandolero's efforts to push away.
Bandolero throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Bandolero takes a shot to the head.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandolero.
Bandolero working hard to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bandolero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Bandolero has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bandolero counters with a one-two to the body.
Zemin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zemin tries to clinch up.#T3#
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Bandolero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bandolero throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Bandolero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandolero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Bandolero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Bandolero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away. #CL#
Zemin clinches up with Bandolero and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandolero working aggressively here.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bandolero is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bandolero blocking some punches.
Bandolero misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zemin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bandolero is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Unang Zemin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
Mack blocks a head kick by Coppola.
Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack goes for a double leg but Coppola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coppola continues to drive forward.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Mack decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack keeping full guard, as Coppola tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coppola postures up in Mack's guard and throws a big left but Mack blocks it. #SUB#
Mack has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coppola doesn't defend quickly enough and Mack has managed to lock this one up! Can Coppola escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mack on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trace Mack!

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