Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYCL 24 - Strakapoud vs Gojo
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
Bazemore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ortiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bazemore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bazemore goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
Gualberto Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Bazemore on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Bazemore feints the counter takedown.
Kendric Bazemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bazemore's sensitive parts.
Ortiz motions for Bazemore to come forward. Ortiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bazemore is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Bazemore looks winded!
Ortiz feints and then cracks Bazemore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bazemore down.
Bazemore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bazemore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Bazemore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Bazemore wants to counter with a clinch but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
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!
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Bazemore shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Bazemore's front leg but catches the back leg as Bazemore tries to avoid it.
Ortiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bazemore avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Bazemore up against the cage.
Bazemore prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Bazemore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bazemore manages to end up in side control.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Bazemore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ortiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz reaches up and holds on to Bazemore to control the position.
Ortiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz regains half guard.
Ortiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard but Bazemore has mounted him!
Ortiz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bazemore. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Ortiz tries to control Bazemore's head but Bazemore pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Ortiz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Kendric Bazemore!
Kendric Bazemore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Evandrus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evandrus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Evandrus's head and hops out.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evandrus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Evandrus has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evandrus's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evandrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evandrus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Evandrus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus working some strikes from top position.
Jones has his hands on Evandrus's head, controlling the position.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position. #T3#
Evandrus looking to pass the guard.
Evandrus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evandrus distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evandrus being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Evandrus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Evandrus sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Green Jones dominated that 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.#R2#
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evandrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Evandrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evandrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SU#
Jones stands up and waves to Evandrus to follow him. #CL2#
Evandrus drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control. #T2#
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus lands a right hand.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Evandrus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evandrus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Evandrus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Evandrus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.#T3#
Evandrus darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evandrus into the cage. #CL2#
Evandrus moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Evandrus breaks from the clinch.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Evandrus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Evandrus lands some shots froms side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Evandrus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evandrus cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones wants to control but Evandrus postures up.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Evandrus stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to improve his position but Evandrus is controlling well. #SUB2#
Evandrus is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ademir Evandrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evandrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Green Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Evandrus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Evandrus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Evandrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Evandrus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Evandrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones leaves Evandrus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that Evandrus avoids nicely. #CL2#
Evandrus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Evandrus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evandrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evandrus somewhat.#T3##TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones looking to control but instead Evandrus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is keen to just control but Evandrus is a slippery customer.
Evandrus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evandrus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is pressing down on Evandrus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evandrus is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Green Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Evandrus instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Evandrus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus wants a takedown.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evandrus prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Evandrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evandrus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evandrus swivels and escapes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ademir Evandrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evandrus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evandrus sprawls well. Evandrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A combination from Jones does no damage. #TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evandrus's half guard.
Evandrus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evandrus keeps working.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evandrus can do to turn this around?
Evandrus gets full guard.#T4#
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evandrus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Evandrus shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Green Jones had his way with Ademir Evandrus in that 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evandrus is looking to improve his position.
Evandrus is still trying to improve position.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Evandrus's thigh. Evandrus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Evandrus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evandrus's guard.
Evandrus 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.
Evandrus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Evandrus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evandrus moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Evandrus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Evandrus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
A short right from Evandrus on the inside.
Evandrus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evandrus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evandrus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Evandrus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Evandrus won't allow it. #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.#TD2#
Evandrus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evandrus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evandrus is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones gets full guard.
Green Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Evandrus has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Jones!
Green Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Green Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Osvald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hoxha misses.
Osvald throws a right and a left that Hoxha avoids nicely.
Osvald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoxha. Hoxha obviously looking to wear him down.
Osvald takes a swing at Hoxha's ribcage but misses.
Hoxha lands with a kick to the temple. Osvald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Leo Osvald has been cut.
Hoxha is looking to slow Osvald down with leg kicks.
Hoxha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoxha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osvald moves away.
Nice shot lands for Osvald.
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick and Osvald moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Osvald forces Hoxha back against the cage and clinches.
Osvald working hard to break the clinch.
Osvald has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hoxha breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Osvald clinches up with Hoxha and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Osvald. #T1#
Hoxha tries to break the clinch but Osvald is controlling the position.
Osvald lands a shot to the body.
Hoxha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osvald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoxha smiles and moves away.
Osvald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoxha.
Hoxha swings for the body but Osvald moves out of range.
Osvald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoxha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osvald.
Hoxha throws a hook to the side of Osvald's head but Osvald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoxha takes one to the chin there.
Hoxha throws an overhand right that lands on Osvald's shoulder, as Osvald tries to avoid the shot.
Osvald misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hoxha gets tackled into the cage by Osvald. Osvald maintains the clinch.
Osvald has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Hoxha tries to pull guard but Osvald holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoxha drops back down to his feet.
Osvald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osvald stalls.
Hoxha has had enough of the clinch but Osvald keeps him there for the moment.
Osvald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoxha smiles and moves away.
Osvald takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoxha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Osvald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Osvald is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses
and Osvald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Osvald circles away and keeps his distance.
Osvald blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Osvald is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A jab from Hoxha finds it's way through Osvald's defenses.
Osvald misses with the combination.
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osvald as he jumps to the side.
Leo Osvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Hoxha.#CL#
Osvald has Hoxha up against the cage in a clinch.
Osvald tries to break the clinch but Hoxha is controlling the position.
Osvald pushes Hoxha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osvald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but Osvald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoxha is looking to break free of the clinch but Osvald has double underhooks. #T4#
Hoxha stalling in the clinch but Osvald improves position. #BC2#
Hoxha manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Osvald closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Osvald as the two fighters clinch.
Osvald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoxha's efforts to push away.
Osvald has Hoxha pressed against the cage, preventing Hoxha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osvald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoxha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoxha is trying to push Osvald away but Osvald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osvald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoxha wants to get back to striking at distance but Osvald won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Osvald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Osvald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick
and Osvald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osvald throws a big counter combination but Hoxha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Osvald throws a one two combo.
Osvald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osvald misses the shot to the body.
Hoxha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osvald defends it well.
Adriel Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoxha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Osvald throws a body punch but Hoxha moves out of range.
Osvald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2#
Hoxha lands a big head kick that sends Osvald tumbling to the mat! Hoxha takes a step backwards and waves Osvald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Osvald is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha misses with a looping right.
Oh Osvald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoxha throws a head kick but Osvald moves out of range.
Hoxha tries a head kick but it misses.
Leo Osvald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Osvald misses.
A punch combination from Osvald misses.
Osvald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Osvald closes the distance and clinches.
Osvald is trying to break free.
Hoxha tries to break the clinch but Osvald is controlling the position.
Osvald avoiding damage as Hoxha throws knees to the body.
Osvald seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoxha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osvald smiles and moves away.
Hoxha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
No joy there for Osvald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoxha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoxha throws an overhand right that lands on Osvald's shoulder, as Osvald tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoxha. Osvald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoxha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
A little feinted left hand from Osvald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoxha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Osvald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoxha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoxha dives in and grabs Osvald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osvald pushes down on Hoxha's head and hops out.
Hoxha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osvald at a distance.
Hoxha tries to bum rush Osvald with a series of wild strikes but Osvald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoxha misses with a head kick. #T2#
No joy there for Osvald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leo Osvald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoxha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osvald misses with a looping left.
Hoxha tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hoxha gets tackled into the cage by Osvald. Osvald maintains the clinch.
Osvald slows down the pace here.
Hoxha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osvald walks away with a smile on his face. Hoxha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leo Osvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Hoxha.
Hoxha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick and Osvald moves out of range easily.
Osvald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osvald avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Osvald swinging wildly here. #T3#
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Osvald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoxha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Osvald is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Osvald avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Adriel Hoxha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoxha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoxha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Osvald looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoxha is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Osvald. No joy for Hoxha on that attempt.
Hoxha tries to clinch up.#CL#
Osvald moves into range and clinches up with Hoxha.
Hoxha can't break the clinch.
Osvald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leo Osvald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoxha has Osvald pressed against the cage, preventing Osvald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osvald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Osvald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoxha wants to get back to striking at distance but Osvald won't allow it.
Osvald has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.
Osvald lands with a light punch inside.
Osvald lands a shot to the body.
Hoxha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osvald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osvald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoxha's efforts to push away.
Osvald wants to break free but Hoxha has control.
Osvald wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoxha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adriel Hoxha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leo Osvald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoxha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Osvald's head.
Hoxha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Osvald misses with a wild combination.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hoxha! Osvald is out on his feet! Hoxha rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Osvald is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Osvald is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriel Hoxha!
Adriel Hoxha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYCL 18 - Ortiz vs Paul
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Paul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Paul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Paul has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Paul steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ortiz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Paul connects with the perfect overhand right and Ortiz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Paul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Paul!

Event: NYCL 13 - Bishop vs Alaskiano
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Evandrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Evandrus's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evandrus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evandrus tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Evandrus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Evandrus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evandrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones managing to control the position. #T2#
Evandrus scoring with some ground and pound.
Evandrus throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound.
Evandrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evandrus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evandrus is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Evandrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Evandrus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Evandrus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
Evandrus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evandrus is trying to keep Jones in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Evandrus's guard.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Green Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evandrus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones misses with a double jab.
Evandrus tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Evandrus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Evandrus's head and hops out.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Evandrus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evandrus. #TD2#
Evandrus gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Evandrus manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
Evandrus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evandrus keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Evandrus.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evandrus goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Evandrus lands a right hand.
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy. #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.
Evandrus can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Evandrus.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evandrus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Evandrus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evandrus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Jones wants to control but Evandrus is keeping him busy.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Evandrus! #SU2#
Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Evandrus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evandrus won't be happy with that.
Evandrus is letting Jones control him for a moment.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evandrus wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evandrus keeps working. #T4#
Evandrus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Evandrus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Evandrus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Green Jones!
Green Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
Green Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Doodes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Doodes has been cut.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz lands a head kick!
Doodes has a takedown stuffed.
Doodes has been working on his balance at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (15 COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doodes shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Doodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ortiz misses.
A low kick lands for Ortiz.
Doodes throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Doodes checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doodes shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Doodes.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ortiz! Doodes is out on his feet! Ortiz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Doodes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Doodes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gualberto Ortiz!

Event: NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Kaja misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Kaja with that takedown attempt.
Magnussen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kaja scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Magnussen has been cut.
Kaja misses with the combination.
Magnussen with the counter takedown but Kaja avoids it easily.
Kaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magnussen circles away.
Magnussen slips a jab and a cross from Kaja.
Kaja swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Magnussen clinches up with Kaja and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kaja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaja wants to break free but Magnussen has control.
Kaja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaja jumps guard but Magnussen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arminious Kaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnussen.#BC2#
Magnussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnussen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnussen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magnussen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Magnussen drives through and clinches with Kaja against the cage. #T2#
Magnussen stalling the fight. #BC#
Kaja breaks the clinch.
Kaja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick from Magnussen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnussen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaja misses with a hook
and Magnussen counters with a big head kick but Kaja shrugs it off.
Kaja could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnussen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaja circles away.
Kaja misses with an uppercut.
Magnussen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Magnussen coming out on top.#CL2#
Magnussen drives through and clinches with Kaja against the cage. #T3##TD#
Kaja jumps into guard, dragging Magnussen to the mat.
Kaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Magnussen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Magnussen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magnussen but great work by Kaja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kaja decides to stand back up. Kaja steps back and let's Magnussen get back to his feet.#CL2#
Magnussen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Magnussen manages to pull guard.
Magnussen wants to sweep here but Kaja controlling him for the moment.
Kaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnussen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##ES2#
Magnussen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kaja presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Kaja wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnussen won't allow it. #TD2#
Magnussen pulls guard successfully.
Magnussen keeping full guard, as Kaja tries to pass.
Magnussen has a closed guard, preventing Kaja from standing up.
Kaja stays in close to Magnussen's body and controls the position.
Kaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magnussen 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.

A close round but Magnus Magnussen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnussen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magnussen takes one to the side of the head.
Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnussen tests Kaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnussen is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Magnussen drives through and clinches with Kaja against the cage.
Kaja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magnussen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magnussen is struggling to control the position.
Magnussen wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Magnussen stalling in the clinch but Kaja improves position. #TD#
Kaja pulls guard effortlessly.
Kaja keeping moving, preventing Magnussen from controlling successfully.
Kaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaja is retaining full guard.
Magnussen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaja's guard.
Kaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnussen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Kaja is trying to control but can't.
Magnussen is stalling here. Kaja is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magnussen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kaja has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Magnussen is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Kaja stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Magnussen tries to clinch
and Kaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Magnussen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kaja misses with the combination.
Magnussen scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnussen avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnussen is looking to clinch but Kaja is avoiding it.
Kaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnussen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnussen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arminious Kaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Kaja misses with a hook
and Magnussen counters with a straight right hand.
Kaja throws a body punch but Magnussen moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Magnussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arminious Kaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Magnussen drives through and clinches with Kaja against the cage. #T4#
Magnussen slows down the pace here.
Come on Magnussen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Magnussen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Magnussen prevents Kaja from breaking the clinch.
Kaja is trying to break the clinch but Magnussen is controlling him.
Kaja tries to break free but Magnussen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Magnussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnussen shoots in and drives through. Kaja sprawls well.
Kaja tries to counter by clinching up but Magnussen breaks away and moves out of range.
Magnussen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaja.
Despite the aggression on Magnussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnussen.
Kaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arminious Kaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnussen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Magnussen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaja as Magnussen tries to tie him up.
Kaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magnussen walks away with a smile on his face. Kaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaja darts in looking for a takedown but Magnussen gets double underhooks and turns Kaja into the cage.
As Kaja backs off Magnussen throws a huge counter combo but Kaja manages to avoid it all.
Magnussen has Kaja pressed against the cage, preventing Kaja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magnussen jumps guard but Kaja stands there with Magnussen around his waist. Magnussen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaja is trying to break the clinch but Magnussen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Magnussen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnussen fails to land the takedown.
Arminious Kaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnussen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Magnussen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Magnussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaja scores with a jab to the head.
Magnussen tries to clinch but Kaja moves out of range.
Kaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaja fails to land the takedown.
Kaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnussen is just out of range.#CL2#
Magnussen clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kaja manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Magnussen tries to clinch but Kaja is having none of it.
It looked like Kaja was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnussen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaja lands a jab to Magnussen's midsection.
Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaja swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Magnussen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaja, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaja tries to circle away but Magnussen has him pinned against the cage.
Magnussen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaja wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnussen won't allow it.
Magnussen has Kaja pressed against the cage, preventing Kaja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaja is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magnussen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnussen.
Kaja gets underhooks to prevent Magnussen's takedown attempt. #T3#
Magnussen trying to control the position but instead, Kaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magnussen into the cage.
Kaja tries to break the clinch but Magnussen is controlling the position.
Magnussen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magnussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaja tries to break free but Magnussen pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kaja breaks the clinch.
Magnussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaja.
Kaja throws a series of punches but Magnussen moves out of range.
Kaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Magnussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Arminious Kaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaja has a takedown stuffed.
Nice jab there from Kaja. #T4#
Magnussen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Magnussen rushes Kaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnussen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Kaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaja lands a nice hook to Magnussen's body. Magnussen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Magnussen counters with a straight right hand.
Magnussen throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaja closes the distance and clinches up with Magnussen, looking for a takedown. Kaja pushes Magnussen against the cage but Magnussen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnussen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magnussen pinned against the cage. Magnussen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Magnussen drives through and clinches with Kaja against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Evandrus keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Evandrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spinks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evandrus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spinks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus stopping the sweep attempt from Spinks.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Spinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evandrus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evandrus is one step ahead there.
Evandrus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evandrus chips away with some ground and pound.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spinks trying to control the position. #T2#
Evandrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus 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.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Evandrus is pressing down on Spinks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet. #T3##SU2#
Evandrus is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinks 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 Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evandrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spinks gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evandrus won't allow Spinks to sweep him here. #T4#
Evandrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spinks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU2#
Spinks gets to his feet - Evandrus follows without any prompting.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Spinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spinks after a bit of a struggle.
Evandrus is working for takedown but Spinks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks trying to stall but Evandrus improves his position.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown.
Spinks taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micah Spinks 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.#R2#
Evandrus avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Evandrus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evandrus. That did some damage!#CL#
Evandrus forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Evandrus blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ademir Evandrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Evandrus is now in half guard.
Evandrus wants to pass the guard but Spinks is defending well.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from improving his position.
Spinks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evandrus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evandrus's back!
Evandrus rolls, trying to escape but Spinks keeps control of the position.
Spinks trying to control momentarily.
Spinks doesn't have the hooks in and Evandrus manages to turn into his guard.
Spinks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Evandrus stands up over Spinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spinks working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Spinks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evandrus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Evandrus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spinks is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evandrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spinks's guard. #REVR#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from getting back to his feet.
Evandrus is in close to Spinks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evandrus preventing the sweep.
Evandrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Spinks 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.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet but Evandrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evandrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evandrus trying to control but Spinks is working from the bottom.
Evandrus connects with a couple of short punches.
Evandrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evandrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Evandrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spinks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Spinks wanted to stand there but Evandrus had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to improve his position but instead Spinks has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademir Evandrus 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Evandrus circles away.
Ademir Evandrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spinks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evandrus content to stall in guard here.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus lands a couple of digs.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Spinks trying to keep a closed guard but Evandrus is proving a slippery customer.
Evandrus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Evandrus moves out of range easily. #TD#
Evandrus shoots in and bounces Spinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evandrus lands a couple of elbows.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evandrus wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spinks throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus can't keep his opponent in guard - Spinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spinks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evandrus controls his leg.
Evandrus is doing well to control the position and prevent Spinks from advancing to side control.
Evandrus scores with a few weak punches. #T3#
Spinks prevents Evandrus from improving his position.
Spinks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evandrus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spinks pushing down on Evandrus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evandrus pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Evandrus seems keen to control Spinks's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spinks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evandrus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Spinks moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evandrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spinks prevents it.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.

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 Ademir Evandrus.
I think Evandrus 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademir Evandrus!

Event: NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Kaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaja is looking to counter punch.
Kaja fails to land the takedown.
Kaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Kaja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Kaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kameron Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Kaja pushes him off.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Kaja persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arminious Kaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott wants to clinch up but Kaja keeps it at a distance.
Kaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaja throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
The fighters circling - Kaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott is looking to clinch but Kaja is avoiding it.
Scott tries to clinch up but Kaja circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Scott drops Kaja with a beautiful combination! Kaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scott is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kaja is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Arminious Kaja has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaja shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Kaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Scott as Kaja shoots in.
Kaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaja is breathing heavily.
Kaja keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##KD2#
Scott lands a big right hand that sends Kaja crashing to the mat! Scott stays standing though and waves Kaja back to his feet!
Scott cracks Kaja with a left hook right on the temple and Kaja goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Scott lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kaja is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kameron Scott!
In his post fight interview, Kameron Scott started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Osvald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bazemore backs up against the cage.
Osvald swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Bazemore counters by moving into the clinch.
Osvald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore keeps control of Osvald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore wants a takedown but no success here.
Leo Osvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.
Bazemore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Osvald holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Bazemore tightens his grip and picks Osvald up, before dumping him to the ground. Osvald manages to land in guard.
Osvald wants to sweep here but Bazemore controlling him for the moment.
Osvald keeping moving, preventing Bazemore from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osvald is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bazemore keeping full guard, as Osvald tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Bazemore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Osvald 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 Bazemore.#SUB#
Osvald is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazemore is defending well.
Bazemore tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Osvald decides to stand back up. Osvald steps back and let's Bazemore get back to his feet.
Bazemore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osvald to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Bazemore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bazemore trying to pass the guard but Osvald defending well. #T2#
Bazemore lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Osvald manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bazemore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bazemore can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Osvald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bazemore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osvald to the mat. Osvald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Osvald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bazemore slips under a jab from Osvald.
Leo Osvald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bazemore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osvald is fending him off so far but Bazemore persists. Nope, Osvald circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazemore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osvald swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Bazemore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Osvald on his heels. He'll look to pass Osvald's guard now, I'm sure.

Osvald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bazemore looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Osvald. Those never looked like landing.
Osvald feints a jab promting Bazemore to slip. Osvald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bazemore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Osvald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Bazemore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Osvald scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Osvald darts in and clinches Bazemore up against the cage.#TD2#
Osvald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bazemore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osvald to the mat. Osvald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Osvald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bazemore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osvald leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bazemore has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Osvald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Osvald covering up well and avoiding damage.
Osvald tries to escape the position. #T4#
Bazemore scores with punches from the back.
Osvald is trying to get back to his feet but Bazemore has full control of the position and if anything, Osvald has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Osvald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osvald prevents Bazemore from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osvald covers up after that shot from Bazemore.
Bazemore doesn't have the hooks in and Osvald manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Osvald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Osvald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Bazemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Osvald forces Bazemore back against the cage and clinches.
Bazemore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osvald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Bazemore has hold of one of Osvald's legs. Osvald is fighting the takedown attempt but Bazemore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Osvald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bazemore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bazemore goes for a takedown attempt but Osvald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Osvald does it's job there.
Osvald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Osvald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bazemore can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osvald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Osvald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Osvald decides to pull guard.
Bazemore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Osvald is looking to control Bazemore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osvald avoid being mounted?#T1#
Osvald is concentrating on defense, preventing Bazemore from advancing position.
Bazemore winds up and cracks Osvald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bazemore lands strikes from half guard.
Osvald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leo Osvald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bazemore is pushing down on Osvald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osvald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bazemore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bazemore drops an elbow to the side of Osvald's head.
Osvald wants to control but Bazemore is keeping busy.
Bazemore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Osvald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazemore is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Bazemore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Osvald is rocked!
Osvald trying to control but Bazemore postures up.
Bazemore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Osvald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bazemore slips a nice elbow through Osvald's hands, connecting with Osvald's forehead.
Bazemore working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Osvald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazemore working Osvald over with strikes.
Osvald trying to control but Bazemore postures up. #T3#
Osvald is trying to stand up here but Bazemore is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Osvald seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osvald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazemore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bazemore gets to his feet and stands over Osvald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Osvald felt that one! Bazemore unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Osvald from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendric Bazemore!
Kendric Bazemore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYCL - Hittah vs Ortiz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Hittah.
Hittah pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz has Hittah pressed against the cage, preventing Hittah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Hittah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Ortiz is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Hittah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hittah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hittah catches Ortiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hittah connects with a jab.#ROC#Ortiz is rocked!
Hittah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hittah drops Ortiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ortiz is in real trouble here! Hittah dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Hittah!
A less than humble Big Hittah misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Kaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaja throws a combination. Hittah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hittah lands with a right hand.
Kaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hittah manages to avoid it.
Kaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hittah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaja throws a right hand that Hittah ducks under and follows up with a left that Hittah also avoids with ease.
Hittah tries to clinch up.
Kaja tries to bum rush Hittah with a series of wild strikes but Hittah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hittah.
Kaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hittah defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hittah there.#T1#
Kaja throws a right hand that Hittah ducks under and follows up with a left that Hittah also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Hittah feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kaja sprawling to the canvas! Kaja rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hittah finish him?!
Kaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hittah swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arminious Kaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Hittah lands a big uppercut and Kaja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaja looks OK. Hittah waves Kaja back to his feet!#ROC2#Kaja is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hittah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaja walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hittah swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Hittah!

Event: NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Evandrus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Evandrus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #REVR#
Dash trying to hold on to Evandrus's head to control him but Evandrus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evandrus connects with a nice short shot to Dash's temple.
Evandrus is taking a breather. Dash 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus is trying to control. Dash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evandrus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Evandrus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dash has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Dash tries to get to full guard but Evandrus has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Evandrus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evandrus working the head and body with strikes.
Evandrus slips a nice elbow through Dash's hands, connecting with Dash's forehead.
Dash taking some punishment here, with Evandrus in his half guard. #SUB2#
Evandrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dash defends it well.
Dash trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Evandrus working over Dash with some ground and pound. Dash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Evandrus is working for a submission of some sort.
Evandrus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dash is looking for a sweep. Evandrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evandrus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dash trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Evandrus working Dash over with strikes.
Dash keeping control of the position.
Evandrus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evandrus connects with a nice short shot to Dash's temple.
Evandrus moves into full mount! Dash won't be happy about that!
Evandrus landing punches. #T4#
Evandrus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Evandrus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evandrus scoring with strikes but Dash is staying in there.
Evandrus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evandrus is landing with some decent strikes but Dash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Dash is rocked!
Dash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dash is looking for a sweep. Evandrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evandrus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Evandrus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Dash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evandrus slips a nice elbow through Dash's hands, connecting with Dash's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademir Evandrus dominated that round.
That's time! Dash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Evandrus closes the distance and clinches.
Dash seems to have got his legs back now.
Dash stalling in the clinch but Evandrus improves position.
Dash trying to control the position but instead, Evandrus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dash into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dash is looking to control Evandrus's arms but Evandrus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dash has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Evandrus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dash keeping full guard, as Evandrus tries to pass.
Evandrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evandrus cracks Dash with a solid left hand.
Dash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evandrus on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus stands up over Dash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Evandrus advances position into side control!
Evandrus cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Evandrus lands a few punches from side control.
Evandrus working the head and body with strikes.
Evandrus lands an elbow.
Evandrus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evandrus in side control lands a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Evandrus! That's hurt Dash! Will he recover? Evandrus fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademir Evandrus!

Event: NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1##TD#
Doodes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Osvald to the mat! Osvald manages to get full guard.
Osvald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doodes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Osvald is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Osvald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Doodes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Osvald is trying to control the position but Doodes postures up.
Doodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Osvald keeping moving, preventing Doodes from controlling successfully.
Doodes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Osvald is trying to keep Doodes in close.
Doodes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doodes trying to control but Osvald is working from the bottom. #T1#
Doodes is fighting to break Osvald's control of his arms but Osvald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doodes 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.
Doodes won't allow Osvald to sweep him here.
Osvald is trying to control the position but Doodes postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Osvald misses with the combination.
Osvald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doodes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Osvald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doodes scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Doodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doodes showed some decent athleticism there.
Osvald tries to roll over but Doodes keeps him under control.#T2#
Doodes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osvald is looking to improve his position.
Doodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Osvald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Doodes there.
Osvald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doodes working the head and body with strikes.
Osvald is looking to escape.
Osvald is not content to let Doodes control the position.
Doodes working Osvald over with strikes. #T3#
Doodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osvald wants to control but Doodes is keeping busy.
Doodes prevents Osvald from standing back up.
Osvald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Osvald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doodes is working Osvald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Doodes passes into half guard.
Osvald is looking for a sweep. Doodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osvald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Doodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Doodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doodes connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Osvald is rocked!
Doodes advances position into side control!
Doodes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Doodes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Doodes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doodes.
Doodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Doodes walks into a stiff left hand from Osvald.#TD#
Doodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osvald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doodes is in Osvald's guard.
Doodes preventing the sweep.
Doodes is working Osvald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osvald looking to control.
Doodes stands up over Osvald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodes stands up over Osvald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Osvald is still in real trouble! Can Doodes finish him?
Osvald looking for a sweep. Not yet Osvald, not yet.
Doodes landing with the ground and pound.
Doodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osvald's head.#T1#
Doodes works over Osvald with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Doodes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doodes won't allow Osvald to get back to his feet.
Osvald controls Doodes momentarily but Doodes frees himself.
Osvald seems to have recovered his senses.
Doodes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doodes prevents Osvald from improving his position.
Doodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doodes working Osvald over with strikes. #T2#
Osvald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doodes is working away from the top position though.
Osvald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Osvald trying to keep a closed guard but Doodes is proving a slippery customer.
Osvald keeping moving, preventing Doodes from controlling successfully.
Osvald 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.
Doodes lands a couple of elbows.
Doodes connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Osvald has momentary wrist control but Doodes slips an elbow through the middle.
Osvald seems keen to control Doodes's posture.#SUB2#
Osvald is looking for a triangle but Doodes pushes his legs off easily.
Osvald is breathing heavily.
Doodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Osvald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doodes.
Doodes throws a strike but Osvald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Osvald trying to control but Doodes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Doodes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doodes keeping moving, preventing Osvald from controlling successfully. #T4#
Doodes trying to keep a closed guard but Osvald is proving a slippery customer.
Doodes has his hands on Osvald's head, controlling the position.
Osvald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doodes's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doodes is looking to control Osvald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doodes avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Doodes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Osvald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doodes.
Jim Doodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osvald misses with a two punch combination.
Osvald sizes up Doodes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Osvald doesn't manage to clinch there - Doodes circles away.
Osvald lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Doodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doodes wants to control from the top but Osvald keeps moving.
Doodes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodes scoring with some ground and pound.
Doodes wants to pass the guard but Osvald is keeping the position.#T1#
Osvald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doodes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Osvald tries to buck Doodes off but Doodes is having none of it.
Doodes working the head and body with strikes.
Doodes working the ground and pound.
Osvald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doodes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Osvald some visible discomfort. #T2#
Doodes cracks Osvald with a big elbow.
Doodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doodes lands a nice forearm strike.
Doodes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Osvald is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Doodes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Doodes!

Event: NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Ortiz connects with a body shot that sends Molota's belly button to the back.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Molota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Molota throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Molota drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage. #BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molota is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ortiz.#TD#
Molota 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.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Molota is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molota. #T1#
Ortiz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ortiz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Ortiz kicks Molota off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Molota shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ortiz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Molota is on him like a limpet, forcing Ortiz back against the cage.#BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molota circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Molota was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Molota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Molota bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ortiz sneaks out the side door and pushes Molota away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Ortiz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Molota counters with a takedown into side control.
Molota is breathing heavily.
Ortiz wants to control but Molota postures up.
Molota looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to bench press Molota off him but Molota keeps the position.
Ortiz wants to control but Molota postures up.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz wants to control but Molota postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortiz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Molota controlling the position well. #SU2#
Ortiz decides to stand and escape the position.
Molota tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Molota.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortiz!
Molota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz. #T4#
Molota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Molota avoids it well.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Molota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Molota shoots in.
Molota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
Gualberto Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Molota shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortiz's guard.

Ortiz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Molota off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gualberto Ortiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Molota jabs Ortiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Molota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Molota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molota avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Molota tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Molota's side.
Molota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Molota's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz lands a high kick! #CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz. #BC2#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Udar Molota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortiz fakes the leg kick and cracks Molota in the body.
Ortiz scores with a push kick.
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz scores with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Ortiz slams his shin into Molota's torso.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
A low kick lands for Ortiz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molota's sensitive parts.
Ortiz scores with a one two! Molota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortiz swings for the body but Molota moves out of range.
Molota misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Molota doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Molota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ortiz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
As Ortiz backs away, Molota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ortiz scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Molota avoids nicely.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molota shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udar Molota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molota blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz dips to his left and cracks Molota with an uppercut!
Gualberto Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Molota's side.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Molota moves out of range.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Molota's side.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Good shot there by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz feints and then cracks Molota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molota down.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Molota moves out of range. #TD#
Molota gets a double leg takedown into Ortiz's guard.

Ortiz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Ortiz.
Molota fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gualberto Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ortiz tries to clinch but Molota moves out of range.
Ortiz scores with a head kick.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Molota down.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Molota motions for Ortiz to come forward. Molota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Ortiz. #CL2#
Ortiz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Molota lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz fakes the leg kick and cracks Molota in the body.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molota scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Molota drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage. #BC2#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Molota back into the cage.#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Molota moves out of range easily.
Ortiz throws the left hand but Molota avoids the punch easily.
Molota is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz throws a big counter head kick but Molota avoids it with no problem.
Molota shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Ortiz lands but Molota takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Molota, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortiz prevents Molota from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz thows a body kick. Molota tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ortiz jabs Molota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ortiz jabs Molota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Molota's side.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Molota is having none of it.
Molota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. Molota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL2#
Ortiz forces Molota back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Molota will feel that in the morning.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Ortiz rushes Molota and presses him up against the cage.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gualberto Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Ortiz.
Molota steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ortiz. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz is stalling here.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molota's sensitive parts.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Udar Molota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gualberto Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gualberto Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gualberto Ortiz!

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