Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Williams cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off. #T1#
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Yamamoto misses with a body kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto feints a counter leg kick.
Williams looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Yamamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
That kick from Yamamoto tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamamoto.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Williams takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Williams has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yamamoto.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rogerio Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamamoto tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Yamamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##TD#
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Yamamoto stands up from Williams's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.#TD#
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamamoto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams with a jab.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range. #T3#
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto feints a counter leg kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamamoto. Yamamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Jaxon Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Yamamoto moves out of range as Williams strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams misses the jab.
Yamamoto scores with a leg kick.
Rogerio Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Williams manages to duck under it in time.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto feints a counter leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Williams misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rogerio Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Yamamoto. Yamamoto maintains the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #T1#
Williams is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Yamamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Williams has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Jaxon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Yamamoto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rogerio Yamamoto made sure he mentioned Pulling Guard, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hakansson drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hakansson trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.#SUB2#
Bakarow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakarow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakarow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up and waves to Hakansson to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson. #TD2#
Bakarow shoots in and gets a takedown into Hakansson's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakarow tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling from the bottom.
Hakansson trying to keep a closed guard but Bakarow is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hakansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hakansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakarow cracks Hakansson with a solid left hand.
Bakarow works over Hakansson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hakansson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bakarow 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 Hakansson.
Hakansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bakarow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
A nice elbow there by Bakarow.
Bakarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hakansson wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hakansson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hakansson is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
That's time! Hakansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakarow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into range and clinches up with Hakansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakarow sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hakansson.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bakarow somewhat.
Hakansson throws a series of punches but Bakarow avoids them all with ease.
Hakansson cracks Bakarow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakarow tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakarow to the ground. Bakarow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow throws the kick towards the body but Hakansson avoids it.
Hakansson dodges the punch combination from Bakarow. #T2#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakarow as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!

Bakarow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakansson.
Bakarow misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps into guard, dragging Hakansson to the mat.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Bakarow has gone for a leg lock! Hakansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bakarow's guard.#REVR#
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hakansson manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura here.
Bakarow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakarow.#T4#
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakarow stands and throws Hakansson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hakansson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakansson swivels and escapes.
Bakarow tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakarow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!
Bakarow holds on to Hakansson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Bakarow is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakansson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Hakansson working away.
Bakarow is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow is trying to buck Hakansson off.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakarow is trying to control Hakansson's posture but Hakansson avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakansson pinned against the cage. Hakansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hakansson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bakarow to the mat! Bakarow manages to get full guard.
Bakarow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hakansson looking to pass the guard.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bakarow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakansson defends well.
Bakarow is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakarow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakarow enables Hakansson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakarow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hakansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakarow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Ghetea
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lincoln checks a low kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Lincoln lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lincoln throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Nice cross by Lincoln .
Lincoln cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lincoln .
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Lincoln thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Lincoln strikes.
Yamamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lincoln throws out a leg kick but Yamamoto moves out of range and Lincoln only half commits.
Yamamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Lincoln is wise to it.
Lincoln with a nice cross.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Lincoln wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lincoln throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lincoln tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Lincoln circles away.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln with a jab.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Lincoln steps away.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lincoln breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln . #T3#
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Lincoln steps away.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln .
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lincoln tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Lincoln .#BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincoln swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Lincoln .
Yamamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Yamamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lincoln .
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincoln .
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Nice jab there from Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
That's time! Lincoln 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Lincoln is wise to it.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexander Lincoln is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lincoln swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Lincoln moves away
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamamoto tries to score with a low kick but Lincoln moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lincoln is predictable there
and Yamamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lincoln 's knee momentarily.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lincoln throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Lincoln keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lincoln with a hook.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Yamamoto
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Lincoln .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
A shot in the inside from Lincoln .
Lincoln avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Lincoln lands a left hand.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Lincoln lands with a right to the head.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lincoln blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lincoln 's brow. #BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lincoln lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Lincoln steps away.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
It looks like Lincoln has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lincoln does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Yamamoto pushes Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln .
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln .
Yamamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
Lincoln throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Lincoln throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln . #T4#
Yamamoto tries a low kick but Lincoln avoids it.
Lincoln scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lincoln manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Lincoln catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lincoln throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Lincoln connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Lincoln coming out on top.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lincoln . Lincoln obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln sizes up Yamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincoln scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Lincoln in a clinch.
Lincoln dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Lincoln leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lincoln blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln 's elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincoln lands a left hand.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Lincoln blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lincoln 's brow. #T3#
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Lincoln breaks from the clinch.
Lincoln with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Lincoln chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamamoto can pounce on him.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Yamamoto rushes Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lincoln takes an elbow to the temple.
Lincoln dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincoln tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincoln takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Lincoln blocks an elbow strike.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 443 -
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Forsberg.
Forsberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Thrawn takes the fight into the clinch.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Come on Forsberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Forsberg's ribcage.
Thrawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Forsberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forsberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forsberg looks winded!
Forsberg avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thrawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a damaging elbow.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Thrawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forsberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Forsberg takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Forsberg is rocked!
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forsberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrawn finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forsberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thrawn lands a big knee! That's hurt Forsberg! Oh, he's all over the place! Thrawn lands another knee that sends Forsberg to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Wheeler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anjo slips under a jab from Wheeler.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses.
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Wheeler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wheeler continues to drive forward.
Wheeler scores with a nice strike.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler backing away here, and Anjo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anjo looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Anjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Anjo defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo stays in close to Wheeler's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Anjo tries to stand but Wheeler is controlling from the bottom.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wheeler's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Wheeler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Wheeler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wheeler scores with the left hand. Anjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Wheeler.
Anjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wheeler to score with a decent uppercut.
Anjo dives in and grabs Wheeler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Anjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anjo tries to clinch but Wheeler is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Anjo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
Wheeler is looking to chop away at Anjo's legs.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Anjo wants to counter with a clinch but Wheeler pushes him away.
Wheeler lands with an overhand left.
Wheeler misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler with a jab.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Anjo fails with the takedown.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by Anjo.
Wheeler lands a two punch combo.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Wheeler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo. #T2#
Anjo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anjo misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler lands an overhand right.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wheeler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
Wheeler feints and then cracks Anjo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anjo down.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wheeler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Anjo takes one to the side of the head.
Wheeler throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Wheeler.
A combination from Wheeler does no damage.
Wheeler misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
Anjo pushes down on Wheeler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Anjo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anjo wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy. #T4#
Wheeler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wheeler is working hard here to advance position.
Anjo moves nicely into side control.
Wheeler regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler lands a nice looking body shot.
Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Wheeler coming out on top.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheeler circles away.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anjo pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cant Lose MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Anjo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheeler.#T1#
Wheeler is looking for a sweep.
Anjo controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anjo connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to reverse the position.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anjo trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB2#
Anjo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wheeler tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wheeler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#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.
No joy there for Anjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wheeler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anjo.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anjo is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Anjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anjo has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anjo has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoji Anjo Anjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Wheeler!
Our winner, Rylan Wheeler, 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.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Clark misses with a low kick.
Fenfang shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fenfang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark gets full guard.
Fenfang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenfang.
Fenfang postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fenfang prevents Clark from getting back to his feet.
Fenfang trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fenfang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Clark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fenfang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fenfang jumps guard but Clark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark is leaning against Fenfang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Fenfang's head.
Fenfang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clark to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenfang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
Fenfang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark cracks Fenfang with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands a left hand.
Fenfang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark cracks Fenfang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Fenfang tumbling to the mat! Clark takes a step backwards and waves Fenfang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yuanwei Fenfang has been cut.
Fenfang glances at the clock... BAM! Clark nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fenfang crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fenfang is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Clark!
Wesley Clark made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 437 -
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Belmond moves into the clinch.
Belmond tries a body shot but Hakansson blocks it.
Hakansson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson is looking for a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye. #TD#
Hakansson lands a takedown into guard.
Belmond 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.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond trying to control the position here. #T1#
Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson is fighting to break Belmond's control of his arms but Belmond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belmond stuffs the takedown.
Hakansson looks for a takedown but Belmond sprawls well.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Belmond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belmond lands a nice uppercut.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Belmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Hakansson wants a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakansson is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belmond lands with a left to the head.
Belmond gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##TD#
Hakansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakansson is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakansson prevents Belmond from standing back up.
Belmond is trying is best to control the position here.
Belmond tries to get to full guard but Hakansson has control of the leg.
Belmond controlling the position for now.
Belmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmond.
Belmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hakansson misses.
Belmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakansson steps away.
Hakansson goes for a double leg but Belmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belmond continues to drive forward.
Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Belmond manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson dodges an elbow strike from Belmond. #TD#
Hakansson has picked Belmond up - he's going for a ride! Hakansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakansson is trying to control. Belmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hakansson is working for a kimura here but Belmond manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hakansson's guard.
Belmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belmond has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hakansson is proving hard to escape from.
Belmond 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. #T2##SUB#
Hakansson has his foot on Belmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Belmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmond postures up.
Hakansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmond controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakansson.
Belmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up with Belmond, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes Belmond against the cage but Belmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmond unleashes a big counter combination but Hakansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Belmond.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmond throws a front kick that sends Hakansson stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmond. That snapped Hakansson's head back.
Belmond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmond throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belmond but Belmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakansson.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond misses with a hook. Hakansson ducked under it nicely.
Hakansson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belmond.#TD#
Hakansson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belmond 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson misses the shot to the body.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmond sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Hakansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakansson tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Belmond finds it's target.
Hakansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Hakansson shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Belmond misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson. #CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hakansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belmond stops a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Belmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
A bit of stalling here from Belmond.
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Hakansson controls the action.
Belmond is pressed up against the cage. Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belmond down to the mat. Belmond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belmond, as that shot connected.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Belmond tries to sprawl out of it but Hakansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Belmond connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belmond counters with a good low kick that Hakansson was not able to check.
Belmond leaves Hakansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Belmond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belmond wants it to stay on the feet.
Belmond lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belmond 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: OFK 437 -
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hicks throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Yamamoto wants to slow Hicks down by chopping away at his legs.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto wants to clinch but Hicks slips to the side
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hicks backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Hicks.
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hicks throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks looking to stall.
Hicks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.#T4#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Hicks catches Yamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Hicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Hicks tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Yamamoto.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yamamoto defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Yamamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Hicks steps away.
Yamamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Hicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Hicks motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Hicks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Yamamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Hicks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hicks stalks Yamamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yamamoto's face. Yamamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Hicks swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range. #CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Hicks has Yamamoto pressed against the cage. #T4#
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Hicks tries to tie him up. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Hicks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick that stops Hicks in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hicks tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Hicks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Yamamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tries to work over Hicks's front leg with a kick but Hicks checks it.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.#T2#
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Hicks manages to duck under it in time.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Hicks backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Hicks is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow. #T3#
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow.
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch. #T4#
Yamamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick from Yamamoto.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto motions for Hicks to come forward. Yamamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Hicks in his tracks 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 Lyman Hicks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 436 - Chambers Vs Gazersky
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Wheeler leaves Rusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rusev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Wheeler connects with a high kick.
Rusev looks for a takedown but Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rusev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wheeler.#SUB#
Wheeler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusev is aware though and is defending well.
Rusev won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.
Rusev distracts Wheeler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wheeler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rusev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wheeler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rusev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusev works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Rusev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rusev landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Rusev postures up.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wheeler has his foot on Rusev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusev works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
Rusev is still trying to improve position.
Rusev passes Wheeler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rusev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rusev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wheeler!
Rusev prevents Wheeler from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Rusev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wheeler is surviving well by controlling Rusev's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Rusev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wheeler is now in Rusev's guard. A big mistake from Rusev there, giving up the dominant position!
Rusev is adopting a defensive guard.
Wheeler prevents Rusev from getting back to his feet.
Wheeler is looking to pass into half guard but Rusev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rusev is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Rusev defends it easily. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for a triangle here. Rusev is fighting it but it looks tight! Wheeler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rusev is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rylan Wheeler!
During a confident post fight interview, Rylan Wheeler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Yamamoto clinches.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Pugsley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Pugsley trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage. #TD2#
Pugsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pugsley has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Yamamoto stands up from Pugsley's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pugsley goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1##TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Yamamoto's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Pugsley moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Pugsley with that takedown attempt.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yamamoto gets a clinch. #T2#
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pugsley looking for a takedown.
Pugsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away. #CL#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Pugsley blocks the elbow strike.
Pugsley leaning against his opponent.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley is pushing Yamamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Pugsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pugsley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Pugsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action. #TD2#
Pugsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Pugsley has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Pugsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pugsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Yamamoto clinches up with Pugsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #TD2#
Pugsley jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Pugsley is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a triangle here. Yamamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugsley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: OFK 431 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Fenfang dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dilbrandt enables Fenfang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dilbrandt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenfang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fenfang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Fenfang. #T1#
Fenfang is taking a breather. Dilbrandt 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.
Fenfang 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.
Fenfang is keen to just control but Dilbrandt is a slippery customer.
Dilbrandt trying to get back to full guard but Fenfang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fenfang controlling from the full mount.
Dilbrandt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fenfang tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Dilbrandt controls the position.#T2#
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Fenfang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dilbrandt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dilbrandt shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt tries to hold on but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dilbrandt wants to hold on but Fenfang pushes him away.
Dilbrandt is squirming around, avoiding Fenfang's attempts to control the action.
Dilbrandt is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dilbrandt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dilbrandt shrugs it off. #T3#
Fenfang cracks Dilbrandt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Fenfang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fenfang lands with some strikes.
Dilbrandt is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fenfang has control of Dilbrandt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dilbrandt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dilbrandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fenfang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here. Fenfang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dilbrandt wants to hold on but Fenfang pushes him away.
Dilbrandt is squirming around, avoiding Fenfang's attempts to control the action.
Fenfang 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.
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Fenfang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fenfang looking for a guillotine from mount but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Fenfang has his takedown stuffed
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Fenfang 's knee.
Fenfang dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Fenfang's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenfang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Fenfang shoots in and bounces Dilbrandt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fenfang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Fenfang wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dilbrandt is trying to keep Fenfang in close.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fenfang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuanwei Fenfang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the position but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang passes Dilbrandt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fenfang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dilbrandt! #SUB#
Fenfang working for a guillotine from mount but Dilbrandt is in no mood to give up.
Dilbrandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fenfang controlling his opponent. #T2#
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Fenfang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dilbrandt is looking to escape.
Dilbrandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Fenfang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Fenfang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dilbrandt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fenfang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Dilbrandt regains half guard.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenfang. #SUB#
Fenfang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fenfang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dilbrandt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fenfang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dilbrandt is staying active underneath Fenfang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fenfang seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fenfang in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fenfang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fenfang advances position into side control!
Fenfang throws a strike aimed at the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt avoids it well.#SUB#
Fenfang has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dilbrandt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fenfang yanks on the arm and Dilbrandt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fenfang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuanwei Fenfang!

Event: OFK 430 - Orsic Vs Martin
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wheeler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wheeler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wheeler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cant Lose MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ward controls the position.
Wheeler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
Wheeler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wheeler is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Ward in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wheeler is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wheeler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
Wheeler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward cracks Wheeler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Ward trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Wheeler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ward staying calm.
Wheeler tries to improve position but can't.
Ward trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward trying to pass the guard but Wheeler defending well.
Wheeler trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeler wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward 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#
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheeler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wheeler moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Ward blocks a head kick by Wheeler.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
A big left from Wheeler misses.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
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!#TD2#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheeler's guard.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Ward controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ward won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.
Ward trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Ward passes Wheeler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wheeler gets back to full guard.
Ward is pushing down on Wheeler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wheeler is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ward working over Wheeler with some ground and pound. Wheeler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ward controlling the action here.#SUB#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
Ward slows the pace down in half guard.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler moves into full guard.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward passes Wheeler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wheeler on the side of the head.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wheeler's head backwards.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler fakes the leg kick and cracks Ward in the body.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward connects with a body shot.
Wheeler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Wheeler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward looks to land a body kick but Wheeler moved away.
Wheeler slips under a jab.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Ward throws out a counter right but Wheeler avoids it with no problem.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wheeler slips a jab from Ward.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Ward jabs Wheeler right on the nose. Wheeler blinks but takes it well.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Wheeler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward connects with a leg kick.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wheeler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wheeler enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wheeler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Wheeler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ward 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. #SUB#
Wheeler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving. #T3#
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Wheeler.
Ward stays in close to Wheeler's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Wheeler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheeler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward works Wheeler's body with a nice hook.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Wheeler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Rylan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 430 - Orsic Vs Martin
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rauta leaves Hakansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakansson fails with the takedown.
Kulma Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Rauta misses with a hook. Hakansson ducked under it nicely.
Hakansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rauta in his tracks.
Hakansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Hakansson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rauta on his heels. He'll look to pass Rauta's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Rauta wants to stand and escape but Hakansson is having none of it.
Hakansson trying to move into half guard but instead Rauta has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rauta controlling from the top position.
Hakansson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rauta is now in half guard.
Rauta wants to stand up but Hakansson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hakansson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rauta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rauta pulls his head out easily.
Hakansson strikes from the bottom but Rauta uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hakansson tries to buck Rauta off but Rauta is having none of it.
Hakansson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Rauta stalls from top position.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
Hakansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rauta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU#
Rauta gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rauta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rauta avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Rauta takes a swing at Hakansson's ribcage but misses.
Rauta throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hakansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but Rauta shows good takedown defense.
Rauta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakansson misses the target.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!#TD2#
Hakansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rauta won't allow Hakansson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulma Rauta 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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rauta lands a lovely overhand right.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. Hakansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Hakansson shoots in and bounces Rauta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rauta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rauta wants to get back to his feet but Hakansson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta being controlled here, momentarily.
Hakansson trying to control but Rauta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hakansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hakansson throws an elbow that misses. Rauta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hakansson's guard. Nice move by Rauta!#REVR#
Hakansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rauta's guard. #REVB#
Hakansson trying to control but Rauta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hakansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rauta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rauta pulls Hakansson in to control the position.
Hakansson throws an elbow that misses. Rauta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hakansson's guard. Nice move by Rauta!#REVR#
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Hakansson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rauta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Hakansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rauta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rauta has Hakansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hakansson trying to move into half guard but instead Rauta has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rauta tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling from the bottom.
Rauta wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.
Hakansson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rauta is now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hakansson looking for subs from the bottom but Rauta mounts him!
Hakansson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like Rauta is going to stand back up.
Hakansson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rauta has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hakansson tries to lock up and control but Rauta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulma Rauta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hakansson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rauta, which made it look bad.
Hakansson misses with a takedown
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rauta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rauta lands the left hand.
Rauta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rauta wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulma Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Rauta.
Rauta connects with a right hand. Hakansson shakes it off.
Rauta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hakansson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.
Rauta thuds a left hand into Hakansson's body.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakansson. That did some damage!
Rauta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rauta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hakansson is defended easily by Rauta.
Hakansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rauta as he jumps to the side.
Rauta jabs Hakansson right on the nose. Hakansson blinks but takes it well.
Rauta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rauta sprawls well. Rauta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Nice body kick from Rauta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rauta. Hakansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulma Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rauta cracks Hakansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rauta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Rauta.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rauta.
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakansson ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauta connects with an inside leg kick.
Rauta with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Rauta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Hakansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rauta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rauta pulls Hakansson in close to prevent any damage.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Rauta uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulma Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rauta 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 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 429 - Chambers Vs Peters
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Alawi tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Alawi has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alawi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yamamoto tumbling to the mat - Alawi dives into Yamamoto's guard.
Alawi trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Alawi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Alawi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamamoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alawi 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.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Alawi is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Alawi is having none of it.
Alawi attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alawi, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Alawi in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto tries to work over Alawi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Alawi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alawi closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Alawi pushes Yamamoto against the cage but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
Alawi tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Alawi takes an elbow to the temple.
Alawi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tahboule Alawi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Alawi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Alawi working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Alawi.#SU2#
Yamamoto stands up from Alawi's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alawi jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alawi shrugs off.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Alawi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alawi's brow. #TD#
Alawi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Alawi is controlling the position.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
Alawi won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Yamamoto pushes Alawi off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.#T4#
Alawi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto is working Alawi over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alawi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Alawi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yamamoto has managed to clinch. #TD#
Alawi jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Alawi has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tahboule Alawi's cut.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Alawi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alawi, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #TD#
Alawi pulls guard.
Alawi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi 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.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Alawi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alawi pulls Yamamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi looking to control but Yamamoto passes into half guard. #T1#
Alawi wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alawi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alawi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamamoto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Yamamoto stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Yamamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Yamamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Alawi fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Alawi takes an elbow to the temple.
Alawi avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Alawi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #TD#
Alawi wants the takedown. Yamamoto is fighting it off but Alawi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamamoto's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Alawi circles away.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alawi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alawi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alawi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alawi's elbow.
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Alawi.
Alawi tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alawi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alawi avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Alawi avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Alawi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Alawi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alawi blocks the elbow strike.
Alawi can't get the takedown.
Alawi jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alawi avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Yamamoto gets underhooks to prevent Alawi's takedown attempt.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alawi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Alawi drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Alawi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and pushes Alawi back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alawi fails to pull guard.
Alawi looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tahboule Alawi'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yamamoto forces Alawi back against the cage and clinches.
Alawi dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Alawi jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alawi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Alawi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Yamamoto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alawi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahboule Alawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alawi wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alawi dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Alawi avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Alawi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Alawi dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Alawi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alawi is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi can't get the takedown.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Alawi avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alawi fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alawi's brow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alawi.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Alawi blocks it.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alawi's defenses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alawi shrugs off.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Alawi 's eye.
Alawi fails to pull guard. #T3#
Alawi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alawi is looking for a takedown.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alawi is looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alawi's defenses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alawi looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alawi shrugs off.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Alawi controls his hands.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alawi's defenses.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alawi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alawi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alawi's defenses.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alawi's elbow.
Tahboule Alawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alawi blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto. #T4#
Alawi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alawi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alawi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Yamamoto has Alawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Alawi 's eye.
Alawi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Alawi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Alawi shoots in.
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamamoto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Alawi in a clinch.
Alawi fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Alawi controls the action.
Alawi avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Alawi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alawi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alawi tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Alawi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogerio Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto tries to work over Alawi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Yamamoto!
Rogerio Yamamoto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 427 -
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Fenfang moves forwards but Bomstaerk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fenfang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenfang lands with a shot to the body.
Fenfang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomstaerk slips a jab from Fenfang.
Fenfang leaves Bomstaerk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fenfang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomstaerk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenfang checks a low kick from Bomstaerk.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fenfang backs up against the cage.
Bomstaerk works Fenfang's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomstaerk is defended easily by Fenfang.
Bomstaerk scores with a one two! Fenfang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomstaerk shoots and misses
and Fenfang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fenfang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenfang counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
Fenfang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomstaerk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenfang lands with a cross.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well.
Fenfang slips under a jab.
Fenfang misses with a straight left.
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Fenfang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick but Fenfang moves out of range.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenfang slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fenfang sprawls well. Fenfang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomstaerk takes a swing at Fenfang's ribcage but misses.
Fenfang wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Fenfang connects with a body shot that sends Bomstaerk's belly button to the back.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang moves out of range as Bomstaerk strikes.
Fenfang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fenfang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenfang punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenfang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomstaerk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a takedown but Fenfang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fenfang checks a leg kick nicely.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Fenfang wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fenfang. #TD#
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Fenfang looking for submissions off his back.
Fenfang is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Bomstaerk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fenfang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenfang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Fenfang taking some punishment here, with Bomstaerk in his half guard.
Bomstaerk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to Fenfang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fenfang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fenfang trying to hold on to Bomstaerk's head to control him but Bomstaerk postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fenfang tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Fenfang is a slippery customer.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuanwei Fenfang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bomstaerk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomstaerk tried to counter with a leg kick but Fenfang avoided it.
Bomstaerk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fenfang's waist but Fenfang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Fenfang circles away easily
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bomstaerk lunges at Fenfang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenfang's hand.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenfang tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenfang to the ground. Fenfang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenfang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Fenfang sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fenfang misses with an uppercut. Bomstaerk saw that one coming.
Fenfang misses with a few strikes there.
Bomstaerk moves out of range as Fenfang strikes.
Bomstaerk stuns Fenfang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang connects with a body shot that sends Bomstaerk's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenfang as he jumps to the side. #T1#
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fenfang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bomstaerk swings for the body but Fenfang moves out of range.
Fenfang throws out a counter right but Bomstaerk avoids it with no problem.
Fenfang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fenfang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuanwei Fenfang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Fenfang saw that one coming.
It seemed like Fenfang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenfang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fenfang looks to land a right hand but Bomstaerk moved out of range.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Fenfang unleashes a big counter combination but Bomstaerk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Fenfang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenfang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bomstaerk back to the cage. Fenfang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Bomstaerk is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fenfang with a nice cross.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenfang lands a really nice looking cross but Bomstaerk seems unphased.
Fenfang connects with a single shot there.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a double leg but Fenfang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Fenfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenfang also avoids with ease.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches up with Fenfang, looking for a takedown. Bomstaerk pushes Fenfang against the cage but Fenfang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang lands a glancing blow to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenfang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenfang ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
Fenfang throws a counter combo.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Fenfang moves out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenfang misses with a hook. Bomstaerk ducked under it nicely.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Bomstaerk.#TD#
Bomstaerk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fenfang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fenfang pushes Bomstaerk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yuanwei Fenfang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenfang counters with a left to the body.
Fenfang tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomstaerk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fenfang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenfang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it.
Bomstaerk is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Fenfang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fenfang avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Fenfang counters with a straight right hand.
Fenfang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bomstaerk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fenfang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bomstaerk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bomstaerk motions for Fenfang to come forward. Bomstaerk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Fenfang instigates a clinch.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Fenfang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Fenfang tightens his grip and picks Bomstaerk up, before dumping him to the ground. Bomstaerk manages to land in guard.

Bomstaerk has his feet on Fenfang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt - Fenfang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Fenfang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomstaerks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bomstaerk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenfang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bomstaerk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fenfang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomstaerk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fenfang scores with a one two! Bomstaerk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fenfang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Fenfang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang misses with a two punch combination.
Fenfang lands a two punch combo.
Fenfang lands a nice hook to Bomstaerk's body. Bomstaerk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenfang tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomstaerk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fenfang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Fenfang. No joy for Bomstaerk on that attempt.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick but Fenfang moves out of range.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenfang tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenfang to the ground. Fenfang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fenfang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fenfang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenfang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomstaerk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenfang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fenfang closes the distance and pushes Bomstaerk back into the cage.#BC2#
Fenfang manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang lands a nice shot that snaps Bomstaerk's head back. #T1#
Fenfang tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomstaerk ducks under a wild hook from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk tries to counter with a takedown but Fenfang is quick to defend against it.
Fenfang scores with a jab.
Bomstaerk backs away from a small jab... but Fenfang lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bomstaerk crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fenfang with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yuanwei Fenfang!

Event: OFK 426 - Johnson Vs Gunner
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Forsberg pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Forsberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Forsberg avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn gets underhooks to prevent Forsberg's takedown attempt.
Forsberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrawn.
Forsberg lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
Forsberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Forsberg fails to pull guard.
Forsberg tries to pull guard but Thrawn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Forsberg.
Forsberg looks winded!
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Forsberg 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Forsberg is trying to pull guard but Thrawn has him pressed against the cage.
Thrawn lands a knee 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!
Forsberg takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Magnus Forsberg has been cut.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Forsberg blocks a body shot from Thrawn.
Forsberg fails to pull guard.
Forsberg takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Thrawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forsberg is trying to drag Thrawn to the mat but Thrawn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Forsberg tries to pull guard but Thrawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Forsberg drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Thrawn.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forsberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrawn walks away with a smile on his face. Forsberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Forsberg forces Thrawn back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn pushes Forsberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Forsberg's ribcage.
Thrawn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forsberg.
Thrawn working Forsberg over with knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrawn.
Forsberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrawn.
Forsberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Forsberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Thrawn. #ROC#Forsberg is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Forsberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrawn finish him?
Thrawn gets through Forsberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrawn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Forsberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Forsberg 's eye.
Thrawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Forsberg with a big uppercut! Forsberg tries to clinch up but Thrawn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Forsberg to the mat! Forsberg covers up and Thrawn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 425 - McNasty Vs Mueller
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakansson, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Hakansson misses its target.
A big left from Hakansson misses.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hakansson.
Anjo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Hakansson. #TD2#
Anjo dives in and scores a takedown into Hakansson's guard.
Anjo stands and throws Hakansson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anjo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anjo trying to control the position but Hakansson is working away.
Hakansson is trying to improve his position.#T1##SU2#
Anjo decides to stand back up. Anjo steps back and let's Hakansson get back to his feet.
Hakansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anjo is trying to control. Hakansson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakansson wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hakansson tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakansson defends it well. #SUB#
Hakansson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy. #T2#
Anjo is controlling the pace.
Hakansson is looking to control Anjo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakansson avoid being mounted?
Anjo is taking a breather. Hakansson 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.
Anjo is keen to just control but Hakansson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Hakansson up against the cage.
Anjo stalling the fight.
Anjo is pushing Hakansson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Hakansson won't allow it. #TD2#
Anjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Hakansson is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo seems keen to control Hakansson's posture.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Hakansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anjo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Hakansson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakansson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a triangle but Hakansson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo keeping full guard, as Hakansson tries to pass.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Hakansson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hakansson throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Hakansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Hakansson is trying to push Anjo away but Anjo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hakansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Hakansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anjo jumps guard but Hakansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Anjo has clasped his hands together around Hakansson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hakansson is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura but Hakansson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hakansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anjo's guard! Nice work there by Hakansson!
Hakansson controlling from the top position.
Hakansson advances position into side control!
Anjo is not content to let Hakansson control the position.
Hakansson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anjo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo wants to control but Hakansson postures up.
Anjo parries the strikes from Hakansson easily there. Hakansson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anjo to escape.
Anjo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hakansson easily slips into full mount!
Anjo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hakansson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hakansson punching from mount but Anjo doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Anjo regains half guard.#SUB#
Hakansson is trying to work for a kimura but Anjo is defending well.
Still in half guard, Hakansson seems content to control.
Anjo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hakansson looks to land a strike but Anjo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hakansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Anjo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hakansson has passed into half guard! #T4#
Hakansson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anjo wants to get back to full guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
Hakansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anjo stopping the sweep attempt from Hakansson.#SUB#
Hakansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo pushing down on Hakansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Jack Hakansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hakansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hakansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Anjo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hakansson managing to control the position.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hakansson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anjo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Hakansson looking for a triangle here. Anjo is fighting it but it looks tight! Hakansson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anjo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Hakansson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Hakansson waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Wheeler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tawake! But no joy.
Tawake lands with a right hand.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Tawake is out of range.
Tawake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Wheeler off balance momentarily.
Tawake moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Tawake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wheeler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wheeler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler connects with a jab.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Tawake misses with a left hand
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Wheeler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tawake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake blocks a low kick nicely.
Wheeler lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tawake tries to roll over but Wheeler keeps him under control.
Tawake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wheeler jumps into side control!
Wheeler works to advance to full mount. Tawake defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tawake is looking to improve his position but Wheeler isn't that keen on the idea.
Tawake is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tawake regains half guard.
Wheeler stops Tawake from getting back to his feet.
Tawake tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Tawake gets full guard.
Tawake 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.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there. #T4##SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wheeler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tawake. Those never looked like landing.
Wheeler throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheeler takes a swing at Tawake's ribcage but misses.
Tawake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Tawake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wheeler cracks Tawake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Tawake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tawake.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tawake on the side of the head.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.#T1#
Tawake defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Wheeler has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Tawake has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Wheeler as he connects with a hook.
Wheeler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tawake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wheeler if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Wheeler wants to clinch
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tawake's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard. #REVB#
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tawake is one step ahead there.
Tawake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Tawake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wheeler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tawake wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Wheeler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tawake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wheeler has tightened it up now! Tawake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 421 - Knox Vs Nik
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Damato blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Damato blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Damato blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Damato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Damato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Damato 's eye.
Damato blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Damato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damato jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Yamamoto keeps control of Damato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Damato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Damato tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damato's defenses. #TD2#
Damato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Yamamoto wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Damato's closed guard. He's half up but Damato has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Damato pivots and extends the arm, Yamamoto falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Damato! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Damato!
A victorious Rocco Damato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 421 - Knox Vs Nik
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Fenfang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chan.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Fenfang does no damage.
Chan tries to clinch
and Fenfang counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan lands a jab-cross combination.
Chan throws a head kick but Fenfang moves out of range.
Fenfang defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Chan tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Chan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fenfang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chan scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan is looking to chop away at Fenfang's legs.
Fenfang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Fenfang takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Fenfang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fenfang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan throws a right and a left that Fenfang avoids nicely.
Fenfang scores with a punch to the head.
Fenfang wants to clinch.
Fenfang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fenfang misses with a double jab.
Chan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fenfang defends it well.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fenfang slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Fenfang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Chan moves into range and clinches up with Fenfang.#T2#
Fenfang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fenfang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chan prevents Fenfang from breaking the clinch.
Fenfang prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuanwei Fenfang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Fenfang is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fenfang down to the mat. Fenfang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fenfang punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chan with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Fenfang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenfang.
Jab by Fenfang.
Fenfang looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Fenfang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fenfang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fenfang circles away.#T3#
Chan misses with a low kick.
Fenfang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Chan pushes Fenfang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Chan tries to clinch up.
Fenfang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fenfang works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Fenfang is trying to force a seperation but Chan has the dominant position.#TD2#
Chan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fenfang regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Chan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fenfang keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Fenfang is looking to stand up but Chan isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenfang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fenfang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fenfang's body to avoid the submission. Fenfang has instead reached around Chan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fenfang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuanwei Fenfang!

Event: OFK 418 - Green Vs Wulf
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson blocks the body kick.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakansson wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tawake under the eye.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tawake!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakansson avoided it.
Tawake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hakansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Hakansson moves away and avoids it.
Hakansson avoids the body shot from Tawake.
Tawake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hakansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakansson throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.#T2#
A lazy left from Tawake finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakansson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tawake defends well and Hakansson ends up having to push Tawake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Hakansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tawake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Hakansson down.
Hakansson scores with a nice strike.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tawake throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Tawake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tawake throws a low kick but Hakansson avoids it.
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake misses with a wild body shot.
Hakansson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tawake. That one must have hurt.
Tawake misses with a combination
and Hakansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tawake half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Hakansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Hakansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Hakansson dives in and scores a takedown into Tawake'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!
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakansson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tawake wants to reverse the position here. Hakansson has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Tawake is forced to tap! Tawake looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Hakansson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Hakansson made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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