Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1##KD#
Bounty drops Lucan with a beautiful combination! Lucan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bounty is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.#CL2#
Lucan drives through and clinches with Bounty against the cage. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
Bounty stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Lucan rushes Bounty and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bounty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.#CL#
Bounty takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bounty.#CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Lucan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bounty is defending well.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan misses with a wild combination.
Bounty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucan throws a right hand that Bounty ducks under and follows up with a left that Bounty also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch.
Lucan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucan as Bounty tries to tie him up.
Bounty stops a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lucan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
Lucan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Bounty clinches up with Lucan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bounty manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bounty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucan.
Bounty stalling in the clinch but Lucan improves position.
Lucan gets underhooks to prevent Bounty's takedown attempt.
A short left from Bounty. #BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lucan gets a clinch. #BC#
Bounty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Lucan clinches up with Bounty and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bounty breaks from the clinch.
Bounty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Bounty avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bounty forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown but Bounty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bounty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Lucan.#CL#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
Lucan tries to circle away but Bounty has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bounty pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Bounty breaks from the clinch.
Lucan misses with a double jab.
Bounty misses with a kick to the body.
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Bounty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Bounty.
Bounty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bounty.
Bounty is pawing at Lucan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lucan's nose. Lucan is badly hurt! Bounty pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lucan tries desperately to hold on but Bounty is relentless in his assault! As Lucan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bounty away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jamie Bounty waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Mac Giolla Phadraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac Giolla Phadraig shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Giolla Phadraig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.#KD2#
Mfer waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Giolla Phadraig. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mac Giolla Phadraig to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #SUB2#
Mfer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mfer has Mac Giolla Phadraig in his guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.#SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.#T1##SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mac Giolla Phadraig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mac Giolla Phadraig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mfer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mac Giolla Phadraig is aware though and is defending well.
Mfer is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mac Giolla Phadraig defends well.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends easily. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Mfer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig frees his head nicely. Oh but Mfer has switched to an armbar! Mac Giolla Phadraig is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Isopaa Mfer!
Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig spoke after the fight, saying 'Where's my beer?'.

Event: Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Yong closes the distance and pushes Takeda back into the cage.
Yong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baldwin Yong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Takeda.
Takeda has Yong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda is working for takedown but Yong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takeda is trying to drag Yong to the mat but Yong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Yong tightens his grip and picks Takeda up, before dumping him to the ground. Takeda manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Takeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yong has his hands clasped together but Takeda extends and breaks Yong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeo Takeda!
Baldwin Yong was interviewed post fight and said 'Why would the ref stop the fight I only broke both legs?'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 94
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and clinches.
Villarreal misses with some punches.
Craven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craven takes a shot to the head.
Villarreal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Craven swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Villarreal has managed to clinch.
Villarreal prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Villarreal avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven lands a head kick. Villarreal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Villarreal throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Craven fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Villarreal to the ground. Craven is now in Villarreal's guard.
Craven is looking to work some ground and pound but Villarreal has wrist control.
Craven throws a big elbow that misses.
Villarreal controlling the position.#T1#
Villarreal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craven trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
Craven looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Villarreal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Craven is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Craven can't find room to land a body shot as Villarreal controls the action.
Craven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Villarreal pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villarreal blocks a head kick by Craven.
Villarreal cracks Craven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Craven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Nice body kick there by Craven.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven throws a head kick but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal throws a sloppy head kick and Craven moves out of range easily.
Craven throws a good cross that connects.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Villarreal moves out of range easily.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal tries to clinch up.
Craven is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Villarreal gets a double leg takedown into Craven's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villarreal stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Villarreal trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet. #T3##SU2#
Craven is working an open guard so Villarreal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Villarreal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villarreal tries a head kick but it misses.
Villarreal avoids the head kick by Craven. #CL2#
Villarreal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Villarreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven blocks a head kick by Villarreal.
Craven throws a combination. Villarreal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Villarreal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Villarreal is looking to stand up but Craven won't let him. #SUB#
Craven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villarreal defends it easily.#T4##SU2#
Villarreal stands and steps away. Craven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craven's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Craven.
Villarreal wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Villarreal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Craven thuds a left hand into Villarreal's body.
Craven throws a head kick but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Craven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craven dives in and grabs Villarreal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villarreal pushes down on Craven's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Craven catches Villarreal right on the button with a cross.
Villarreal misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craven or perhaps it was just good defense by Villarreal, which made it look bad.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Villarreal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Villarreal takes the fight into the clinch.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Craven. #BC#
Craven breaks the clinch.
Villarreal lands with a kick to the temple. Craven shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Villarreal drives through and clinches with Craven against the cage.
Villarreal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Villarreal has a couple of punches blocked by Craven.
Craven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Villarreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven pushes Villarreal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Craven fails to land.
Craven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villarreal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Craven. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villarreal.
Craven swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Craven breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Craven misses the target.
Destin Craven is winning the standup battle so far.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Villarreal lands with a slapping head kick.
Villarreal darts in trying to clinch
and Craven counters with a big head kick but Villarreal shrugs it off.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villarreal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Craven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Villarreal's hands.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Craven circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Craven throws a big shot that misses.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Villarreal throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villarreal is looking to clinch but Craven is avoiding it.
Villarreal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal slips a jab from Craven.
Villarreal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Villarreal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven tries to score with a low kick but Villarreal moves his leg out of the way.
Villarreal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Craven.
Villarreal avoids the head kick by Craven.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Craven circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCraven.
Villarreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Villarreal moves out of range easily.
Villarreal avoids the head kick by Craven.
Villarreal moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Craven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villarreal wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villarreal manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Villarreal throws a sloppy head kick and Craven moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Villarreal has Craven up against the cage in a clinch.
Craven struggles to land a body shot inside as Villarreal controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Craven's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villarreal tries to clinch but Craven moves out of range.
Villarreal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Craven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villarreal can do to turn this around?
No luck for Villarreal with that takedown attempt.
Craven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal slaps away a takedown attempt from Craven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.#CL2#
Villarreal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Craven breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Villarreal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven scores with a head kick. Villarreal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craven misses with an uppercut. Villarreal saw that one coming.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villarreal manages to avoid it.
Craven throws a right and a left that Villarreal avoids nicely.
Craven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villarreal if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Craven.
Craven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villarreal fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Villarreal moves out of range easily.
Craven swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Villarreal tries to clinch but Craven moves out of range.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Villarreal blocks a head kick by Craven.
Villarreal blocks the body kick.
Craven with a jab.
Craven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Villarreal. #TD2#
Villarreal drives through with a takedown into Craven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Villarreal stays in close to Craven's body and controls the position.
Craven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Villarreal preventing the sweep.
Villarreal passes Craven's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven trying to get back to full guard but Villarreal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Craven can't escape the position.
Craven throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Villarreal tries to control but Craven wriggling away.
Villarreal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Villarreal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Craven is desperately trying to improve his position but Villarreal has a good base and remains in mount.
Craven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Villarreal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven trying to hold on to Villarreal's head to control him but Villarreal postures up.
Craven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Villarreal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Villarreal's back!
Craven tries to keep control of the position but Villarreal is staying busy.#SUB#
Villarreal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Craven missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Villarreal is really stuck here. #SUB#
Craven looking to break Villarreal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Villarreal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Craven will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Villarreal trying to control the hands but Craven won't let him.
I really don't envy Villarreal right now.
Good control from Craven.
Craven is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Craven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Villarreal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Craven gets his hands free as Villarreal looks to control. #T4##SUB#
Villarreal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Villarreal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Carlos Villarreal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villarreal wants to hold on but Craven pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villarreal is squirming around, avoiding Craven's attempts to control the action.
Carlos Villarreal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks winded!#KD#
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac Giolla Phadraig sprawling to the canvas! Mac Giolla Phadraig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is holding his hands too far apart here. Mfer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mac Giolla Phadraig is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murska Mfer!
In defeat, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my beer?'.

Event: Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
De Klerk clinches up with Yong and pushes him back against the cage.
Yong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Klerk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Klerk scores a nice knee to the body.
De Klerk with a knee to the head.
De Klerk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Klerk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yong tries to pull guard but De Klerk holds him up against the cage and eventually Yong drops back down to his feet.
Yong tries to circle away but De Klerk has him pinned against the cage.
De Klerk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Baldwin Yong has been cut.
Nice elbow from De Klerk.
A knee to the head by De Klerk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Klerk obliges.
Yong looks winded!
De Klerk landing knees to the head.
Yong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Klerk is defending well.
Wubbe De Klerk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldwin Yong.#T1#
De Klerk scores with a knee to the head.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Klerk scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Yong is rocked!
De Klerk working Yong over with knees to the body.
De Klerk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Klerk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow.
Yong tries to score a body lock takedown but De Klerk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Klerk.
De Klerk scores a nice knee to the body.
De Klerk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
De Klerk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Klerk crunches a lovely knee into Yong's ribcage.
De Klerk scores a nice knee to the body.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
De Klerk scores a nice knee to the body.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
De Klerk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Klerk scores with a knee to the head.
De Klerk tries to land a knee to the head but Yong blocks with his arms.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow.
De Klerk lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye.
De Klerk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yong's face.
Yong takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Klerk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Klerk misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Klerk lands an elbow inside that Yong shrugs off.
De Klerk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Klerk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow.
Yong takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Yong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Klerk regains guard. #T4#
De Klerk wants to stand up but Yong is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yong throwing strikes but missing.
Yong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yong passes De Klerk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Klerk is trying to stand.
De Klerk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yong is nestled in close to De Klerk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yong prevents De Klerk from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Klerk taking some punishment here, with Yong in his half guard.
De Klerk is looking to escape.
De Klerk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yong scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wubbe De Klerk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldwin Yong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Yong shoots in and bounces De Klerk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yong content to stall in guard here.
Yong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Klerk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yong is controlling him.
Yong with a nice head shot there.
De Klerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yong can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Klerk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yong is controlling him.
De Klerk has momentary wrist control but Yong slips an elbow through the middle.
Yong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yong lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Yong prevents De Klerk from getting back to his feet.
Yong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Klerk is looking to stand up but Yong isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Klerk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
De Klerk moves into the clinch.
De Klerk throws an elbow that misses.
De Klerk throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
De Klerk scores with a shoulder strike.
De Klerk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yong wants a takedown.
De Klerk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Klerk connects with a knee to the head.
De Klerk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by De Klerk.
Yong avoiding damage as De Klerk throws knees to the body.
Yong jumps guard but De Klerk stands there with Yong around his waist. Yong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Klerk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
De Klerk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Klerk crunches a lovely knee into Yong's ribcage.
Yong is working for takedown but De Klerk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wubbe De Klerk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldwin Yong.
De Klerk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Klerk prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Klerk trying to land knees to the body.
De Klerk misses with a knee strike.
Yong tries for a takedown but De Klerk manages to get underhooks.
Yong has De Klerk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Klerk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Klerk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yong. #T4#
A knee to the head by De Klerk.
De Klerk lands a knee to the body.
De Klerk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Klerk swings wildly with an uppercut but Yong uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Klerk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yong's defenses.
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!
Yong takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Klerk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yong's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wubbe De Klerk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldwin Yong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
De Klerk closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from De Klerk.
De Klerk crunches a lovely knee into Yong's ribcage.
Yong wants a takedown.
De Klerk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
De Klerk lands a knee to the body.
De Klerk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by De Klerk.
De Klerk working Yong over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from De Klerk.
De Klerk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for De Klerk.
Yong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
De Klerk drops Yong with a big knee straight up the middle! Yong is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Yong is still on wobbly legs! Can De Klerk finish him?#CL#
De Klerk moves into range and clinches up with Yong.
De Klerk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by De Klerk.
De Klerk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Klerk lands a nice elbow.
De Klerk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yong takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Klerk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Klerk lands a nice elbow.
De Klerk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Klerk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Klerk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Klerk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Klerk landing knees to the body. #T2#
De Klerk lands an elbow inside that Yong shrugs off.
De Klerk landing knees to the head.
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye.
Yong looking for a takedown.
Wubbe De Klerk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldwin Yong.
De Klerk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yong won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Klerk.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Klerk.
De Klerk lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Klerk obliges.
De Klerk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yong seems to have recovered his senses.
Yong is looking for a takedown.
De Klerk landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Klerk.
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye. #T3#
Nice elbow from De Klerk.
De Klerk missing with knees to the body.
De Klerk tries to land knees in the clinch but Yong avoids the damage to the body.
Yong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Klerk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yong's face.
Yong tries for a takedown but De Klerk manages to get underhooks.
De Klerk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Klerk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Klerk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Klerk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Klerk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yong's face. #T4#
De Klerk lands a knee to the head.
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Klerk lands an elbow just above Yong 's eye.
De Klerk landing knees to the head.
De Klerk lands an elbow inside that Yong shrugs off.
Yong drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Klerk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Klerk avoids it really well and circles away.
Baldwin Yong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wubbe De Klerk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
De Klerk forces Yong back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wubbe De Klerk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Klerk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wubbe De Klerk!
Baldwin Yong was interviewed post fight and said 'Why would the ref stop the fight I only broke both legs?'.

Event: Bellicose - Bonon vs Kabore
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Child fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Giolla Phadraig in the body.
Child lands an overhand right.
Mac Giolla Phadraig takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the takedown into side control.
Child has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Giolla Phadraig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Child with a big right hand but Child just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Child takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working the head with strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Child looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mac Giolla Phadraig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
An intense looking Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is quite the W.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 86
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Villarreal does no damage.
Dankula moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Dankula circles away and keeps his distance.
Dankula misses with a body shot.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Dankula circles away.
As Villarreal looks to move away, Dankula throws a big counter combo but Villarreal just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankula misses the target.
Dankula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villarreal circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villarreal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dankula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dankula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Villarreal gets a clinch. #BC2#
Villarreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dankula missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankula swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Dankula misses with a few strikes there.
Dankula shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Villarreal eats them both and turns towards Dankula to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Villarreal rushes Dankula and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Villarreal. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Villarreal.
Dankula blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dankula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dankula looks to throw the jab but Villarreal is out of range.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Villarreal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankula lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Villarreal moves into the clinch.
Dankula is trying to break free.
Dankula blocks a body shot from Villarreal.
Dankula can't find room to land a body shot as Villarreal controls the action.
Dankula misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Villarreal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villarreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dankula walks away with a smile on his face. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Dankula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dankula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Villarreal. #CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Villarreal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankula throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Villarreal fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal misses with a body punch. #T2#
Dankula wants to break free but Villarreal has control.
Villarreal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dankula lands a shot to the body.
Dankula tries a body shot but Villarreal blocks it.
Villarreal blocking some punches. #BC#
Dankula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villarreal walks into a jab.
Villarreal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dankula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dankula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dankula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal tries for a takedown but Dankula circles away easily
and Villarreal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Villarreal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Dankula does it's job there.
Dankula throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Villarreal drives through and clinches with Dankula against the cage. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Villarreal. #BC#
Dankula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Villarreal tries a body shot but Dankula blocks it.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Dankula.
Villarreal scores with a shot to the side of Dankula's head.
Dankula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villarreal lands a shoulder strike.
Dankula misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankula lands with a light punch inside.
Dankula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dankula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villarreal jumps guard but Dankula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Count Dankula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Villarreal.
Dankula swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dankula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Dankula catches Villarreal right on the button with a cross.
Villarreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankula.
Dankula takes one to the chin there.
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!
Villarreal connects with a body shot.
Villarreal wants to clinch up but Dankula keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Dankula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##CL2#
Villarreal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dankula tries to break free but Villarreal pushes him back against the cage.
Villarreal scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Dankula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Villarreal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Villarreal.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Villarreal moves into range and clinches up with Dankula.
Dankula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Villarreal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Dankula.
Dankula throws a punch but it's blocked by Villarreal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dankula working aggressively here.
Dankula lands with a left to the head.
Villarreal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dankula after a bit of a struggle.
Villarreal misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankula misses with some punches.
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 Count Dankula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dankula tries to bum rush Villarreal with a series of wild strikes but Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villarreal lands a head kick!
Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villarreal moves away.#CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Villarreal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Villarreal stalling in the clinch but Dankula improves position.
Villarreal looking to stall.
Villarreal is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Nice body punch from Villarreal.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villarreal scores with a shoulder strike.
Dankula letting Villarreal take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Dankula.
A short uppercut from Villarreal. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
Count Dankula is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Villarreal rushes Dankula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankula misses with some punches.
Villarreal is working Dankula over against the cage.#BC#
Dankula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Dankula misses its intended target.
Dankula sets himself, and Villarreal steps forward looking for the clinch! Dankula avoids it this time.
Dankula pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and clinches.
Dankula scores with a hook to the body.
Dankula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villarreal.
Villarreal slows down the pace here.
Villarreal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Villarreal trying to control the position but instead, Dankula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villarreal into the cage.
Dankula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villarreal working aggressively here.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dankula as the two fighters clinch.
Villarreal takes a shot to the head.
Villarreal is breathing heavily.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dankula.
Dankula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dankula tries to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling the position. #T2#
Dankula is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal has him pressed against the cage.
Dankula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villarreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Villarreal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankula. #BC#
Dankula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villarreal tries to clinch up.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dankula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dankula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villarreal fails to land with a series of punches.
Villarreal is looking to clinch but Dankula is avoiding it.
Villarreal darts in trying to clinch
and Dankula counters with a nice body shot.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dankula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dankula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankula lands with a nice body punch.
Villarreal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dankula looks to throw the jab but Villarreal is out of range.
Villarreal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Villarreal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dankula manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Villarreal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dankula is proving hard to escape from.
Dankula 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.
Villarreal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dankula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dankula is trying to keep Villarreal in close. #SU2#
Villarreal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dankula works Villarreal's body with a nice hook.
Dankula keeps the fight on the outside.
Dankula throws a body punch but Villarreal moves out of range. #CL2#
Villarreal has closed the distance and engaged Dankula in a clinch.
Villarreal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Dankula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards. #TD2#
Villarreal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dankula uses from the top position.
Dankula wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Villarreal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Villarreal tries to clinch but Dankula moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dankula.
Dankula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Villarreal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dankula if he has to take too many more of those.
Villarreal wants to clinch up but Dankula keeps it at a distance.
Dankula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Dankula misses with a straight left. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dankula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Villarreal prevents Dankula from breaking the clinch.
Dankula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dankula throws a punch but it's blocked by Villarreal.
Dankula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankula is trying to push Villarreal away but Villarreal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Villarreal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankula gets through Villarreal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dankula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villarreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dankula throwing a counter right hand but Villarreal manages to avoid it.
Villarreal tries to move into range but Dankula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Villarreal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Dankula circles away.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villarreal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Villarreal takes one on the button.
Villarreal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Dankula misses its target.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Dankula circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dankula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villarreal somewhat.
It looked like Dankula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Villarreal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dankula slaps away a takedown attempt from Villarreal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Count Dankula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Villarreal.
Dankula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##CL2#
Villarreal darts in and clinches Dankula up against the cage.
Villarreal lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankula blocks an uppercut.
Dankula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dankula misses with some punches.
Dankula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villarreal scores with a shot to the side of Dankula's head.
Villarreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Dankula.
Villarreal throws a head punch that misses.
Dankula is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal has him pressed against the cage.
Dankula can't break the clinch.
Villarreal jumps guard but Dankula stands there with Villarreal around his waist. Villarreal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dankula can't find room to land a body shot as Villarreal controls the action.
Dankula swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Dankula tries a body shot but Villarreal blocks it.
Dankula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dankula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankula has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Dankula is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling him.
Dankula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dankula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Villarreal or perhaps it was just good defense by Dankula, which made it look bad.
Dankula swinging wildly here.
Dankula misses with a body shot.
Dankula swinging wildly here.
Dankula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Villarreal moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villarreal.
Villarreal blocks a body shot from Dankula. #T4#
Villarreal lands a left hand.
Villarreal cracks Dankula with a nice body shot.
Dankula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villarreal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villarreal.
Villarreal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dankula connects with a jab.
Dankula misses with a wild combination.
Villarreal avoids the body shot from Dankula. #CL2#
Villarreal clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villarreal. #BC#
Dankula breaks the clinch.
Dankula fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Villarreal gets a clinch.
Villarreal is trying to pull guard but Dankula has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Count Dankula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dankula 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Dankula!
Count Dankula bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Bounty is looking to score with low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Menezes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bounty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Bounty clinches up against the cage.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Bounty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Bounty tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bounty defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Menezes is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Bounty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bounty is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Bounty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bounty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bounty defends easily. #SUB2#
Menezes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bounty 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 Menezes.#T2#
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bounty off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bounty has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Menezes.#SUB2#
Menezes working for the choke.
Menezes controls the position.#SUB2#
Bounty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Menezes is persistently looking for the submission but Bounty is defending it well. #T3#
Bounty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bounty is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Menezes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bounty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Menezes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bounty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Menezes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Menezes!

Event: NYCL Fight Night (3)
Date: Sep 16, 2021

#R1#
Winnar is looking to clinch.
Joe Winnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnar checks a leg kick.
Winnar thuds a left hand into Mac Giolla Phadraig's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Winnar. That snapped Mac Giolla Phadraig's head back. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
Mac Giolla Phadraig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnar.#CL#
Winnar clinches up with Mac Giolla Phadraig and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winnar after a bit of a struggle.
Winnar tries a body shot but Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks it.
Winnar tries a body shot but Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks it.
Winnar is pressed up against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winnar down to the mat. Winnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winnar, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Winnar! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Winnar!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Winnar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my beer?'.

Event: NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Yong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kabore but Kabore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yong throws a series of punches but Kabore moves out of range. #TD2#
Yong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kabore tries to stand but Yong is controlling from the bottom.
Kabore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yong is keeping the position for now.
Kabore trying to control the position from guard on top but Yong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Yong is defending against the submission attempts here by Kabore. #T1#
Yong trying to control from the bottom.
Kabore wants to get back to his feet.
Kabore trying to mount his opponent but Yong defends it.
Kabore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kabore wants to get back to his feet.
Yong trying to control but Kabore postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kabore tries to pass to full mount but Yong defends it.
Kabore is thwarting Yong's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kabore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kabore.
Kabore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yong defending well though.
Yong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Kabore trying to control the action but Yong is working from the bottom.
Kabore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yong defending well though.
Kabore stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yong is looking to control Kabore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yong avoid being mounted?
Kabore wants to pass to mount but Yong is defending the position.
Kabore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kabore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Kabore thows a huge punch but Yong dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Kabore is trying to work for a kimura but Yong is defending well.
Yong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kabore.
Kabore working the head and body with strikes.
Kabore wants to free his trapped foot but Yong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kabore is keen to just control but Yong is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yong pushes Kabore off looking to stand but Kabore dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kabore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yong is just riding it out for now. Kabore eventually gives up the hold.
Yong is trying to maintain the position but Kabore is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moussa Kabore 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##TD2#
Kabore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kabore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yong defending well though.
Kabore thows a huge punch but Yong dodges it nicely.
Yong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yong tries to get out of the position.
Kabore trying to control from Yong's half guard. Yong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yong controlling the position.#SUB2#
Kabore has gone for a leg lock! Yong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kabore's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kabore looking for a guillotine here but Yong defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong prevents Kabore from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Yong throws a strike but Kabore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kabore wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Kabore slips nicely into half guard.
Yong trying to control here.
Yong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kabore wants to free his trapped foot but Yong is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kabore is taking a breather. Yong 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.
Kabore wants to stand up but Yong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kabore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yong wants to control but Kabore passes into side. #T3#
Yong is not content to let Kabore control the position.
Kabore in the domination position with Yong hanging on.
Kabore tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kabore has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yong!
Kabore misses with a head shot.
Kabore raining down shots from the mount!#T4##SUB2#
Kabore with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moussa Kabore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kabore trying to control but Yong is having none of it.
Yong holds on for dear life, controlling Kabore's posture momentarily.
Kabore tries to stand up but Yong grabs his leg and drags him down! Yong is now on top, in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yong scoring with punches from side control.
Kabore regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kabore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yong lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moussa Kabore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kabore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yong to the ground. Kabore is now in Yong's guard.
Kabore wants to pass the guard but Yong is keeping the position.
Kabore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kabore tries to stand but Yong is controlling from the bottom.
Kabore stands and throws Yong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kabore working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kabore is trying to get an arm triangle but Yong is defending well. #SUB2#
Kabore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kabore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Yong defending against the ground and pound.
Kabore tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yong is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Kabore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yong tries to improve position but can't.
Kabore controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Kabore has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kabore yanks on the arm and Yong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kabore.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moussa Kabore!
A relieved looking Moussa Kabore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Baldwin Yong had this to say: 'Why would the ref stop the fight I only broke both legs?'.

Event: TK 9: Pohjola
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Pitt's guard.
Pitt is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Pitt wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Pitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Pitt keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson passes Pitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitt is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Pitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Pitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Pitt defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Pitt is having none of it.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson working over Pitt with some ground and pound. Pitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is keen to just control but Pitt is a slippery customer.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Pitt recovers full guard.
Pitt has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson stays in close to Pitt's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitt is breathing heavily.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Pitt is rocked!
Pitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pitt's guard.
Pitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Pitt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitt keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson jabs at Pitt's body.
Wilson cracks Pitt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson sizes up Pitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Shrivatsa Pitt has been cut.#TD2#
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pitt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Pitt's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitt is keeping the position for now.
Wilson works over Pitt with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shrivatsa Pitt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pitt gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Wilson is trying to trip Pitt. He has hold of a leg but Pitt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Pitt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pitt covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Wilson!
Shrivatsa Pitt was interviewed post fight and said 'Shame'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Villarreal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Villarreal gets a clinch.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kalmisto has managed to clinch.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Villarreal stalling in the clinch but Kalmisto improves position.
Good body shot from Villarreal.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villarreal's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Villarreal has Kalmisto pressed against the cage, preventing Kalmisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body.
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Villarreal.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Villarreal blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Villarreal fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villarreal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
Villarreal tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalmisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villarreal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto. #BC#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Villarreal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalmisto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villarreal darts in looking for a takedown but Kalmisto gets double underhooks and turns Villarreal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Villarreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalmisto walks away with a smile on his face. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villarreal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Villarreal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal. #CL2#
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Villarreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalmisto blocks the body kick.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalmisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villarreal tries for a takedown but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal swinging wildly here. #T3#
Jab from Kalmisto.
Villarreal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villarreal goes for a double leg but Kalmisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalmisto continues to drive forward.#BC#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Kalmisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto scores with a push kick.
Villarreal throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.
Kalmisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villarreal's head.#CL2#
Kalmisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kalmisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.#TD#
Villarreal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalmisto to the mat! Kalmisto manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalmisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalmisto, not yet.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villarreal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kalmisto won't allow Villarreal to get back to his feet.
Villarreal keeping full guard, as Kalmisto tries to pass.
Kalmisto trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's time! Villarreal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalmisto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Villarreal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalmisto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Villarreal both land. Nice combination.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmisto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kalmisto does it's job there.#T1##CL#
Villarreal rushes Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kalmisto clinches with his opponent.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Villarreal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villarreal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villarreal. #TD#
Villarreal drags the fight down to the ground.
Villarreal wants to sweep here but Kalmisto controlling him for the moment.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position. #T2#
Villarreal managing to control the position.
Kalmisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villarreal is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving. #T3#
Kalmisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Villarreal clinches up with Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villarreal tries to circle away but Kalmisto has him pinned against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villarreal dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Villarreal has had enough of the clinch but Kalmisto keeps him there for the moment.
Kalmisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves to clinch but Kalmisto breaks away
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Carlos Villarreal's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kalmisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Kalmisto with a jab.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Villarreal backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalmisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Villarreal won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling him.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villarreal tries to pull guard but Kalmisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Villarreal drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Villarreal pulls guard.
Kalmisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Villarreal is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apophis Kalmisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Villarreal blocks a jab.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Villarreal pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Villarreal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Villarreal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kalmisto gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Villarreal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villarreal has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villarreal avoids it.
Villarreal lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kalmisto manages to break the clinch.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Kalmisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Villarreal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalmisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Villarreal's head. #T1#
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal misses with a takedown attempt - Kalmisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Villarreal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick that knocks Villarreal off balance momentarily.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Kalmisto cracks Villarreal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto.#CUT2#Carlos Villarreal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Kalmisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Villarreal is rocked!
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalmisto throws a front kick that sends Villarreal stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
As Kalmisto looks to move away, Villarreal throws a big counter combo but Kalmisto just gets out of the way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kalmisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Kalmisto lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villarreal is defended easily by Kalmisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Villarreal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Villarreal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Villarreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Villarreal.
Villarreal keeps control of Kalmisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalmisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Villarreal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Villarreal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villarreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Villarreal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Carlos Villarreal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kalmisto throws an elbow that misses.
Villarreal lands a shot to the body.
Villarreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal lands an uppercut.
Kalmisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards. #BC#
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto lands a jab to the nose.
Kalmisto lands with a kick to the temple. Villarreal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Villarreal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Apophis Kalmisto!
A victorious Apophis Kalmisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Bohn shoots in and drives through. Nyla sprawls well.
Nyla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Bohn's head but Bohn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bohn throws a big counter combination but Nyla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bohn has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bohn moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nyla - that landed with a thud.
Nyla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohn backwards.
A body shot lands from Nyla.
Nyla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyla scores with a shot to the side of Bohn's head. #T1#
Bohn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyla to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hopkin Bohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla lands with a light punch inside.
Bohn fails to pull guard.
Bohn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyla to keep the fight standing.
Nyla digs a right hand into Bohn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bohn's gas tank.
Nyla lands a body punch.
Bohn is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nyla.
Nyla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohn backwards.
Nyla lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nyla breaks the clinch.
Nyla cracks Bohn with a left hook right on the temple and Bohn goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nyla lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bohn is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!
Hopkin Bohn was interviewed post fight and said 'Stupid Jew'.

Event: SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bounty forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bounty pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bounty has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounty is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bounty down to the mat. Bounty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bounty defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Bounty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Bounty raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bounty manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounty. #CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bounty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bounty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bounty lands a right hand. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Bounty, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Bounty against the cage but Bounty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Bounty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Bounty lands with a short shot to the head.
Bounty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bounty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bounty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie looks winded!#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bounty but Bounty pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bounty has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Bounty is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bounty down to the mat. Bounty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle, before Bounty throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gracie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bounty lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jamie Bounty!
Jamie Bounty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Yong has a takedown stuffed.
Yong shoots in but Vijitpongpun avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Vijitpongpun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vijitpongpun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yong smiles and moves away. #CL#
Vijitpongpun moves into range and clinches up with Yong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vijitpongpun after a bit of a struggle.
Prid Vijitpongpun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldwin Yong.
Vijitpongpun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yong prevents it. #T1#
Yong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vijitpongpun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vijitpongpun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vijitpongpun fails to pull guard.
Vijitpongpun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vijitpongpun tries to pull guard but Yong holds him up against the cage and eventually Vijitpongpun drops back down to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vijitpongpun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vijitpongpun is trying to drag Yong to the mat but Yong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Yong has Vijitpongpun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vijitpongpun tumbling to the mat - Yong dives into Vijitpongpun's guard.
Yong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vijitpongpun has momentary wrist control but Yong slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Yong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vijitpongpun's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vijitpongpun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vijitpongpun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yong on the ground.
Vijitpongpun with a nice head shot there.
Vijitpongpun wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Yong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vijitpongpun wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Yong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vijitpongpun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vijitpongpun throwing shots but Yong is blocking nicely.
Vijitpongpun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vijitpongpun tries to stand and escape but Yong is controlling the position.
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 Prid Vijitpongpun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vijitpongpun with a poor takedown #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Yong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vijitpongpun's guard.
Vijitpongpun wants to stand but Yong is controlling the position.
Yong cracks Vijitpongpun with a solid left hand.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vijitpongpun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Vijitpongpun is rocked!
Yong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vijitpongpun's head.
Oh Vijitpongpun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baldwin Yong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yong scoring with some ground and pound.
Yong loads up on a big left hand. Vijitpongpun felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Yong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vijitpongpun can't hide his disappointment, as Yong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldwin Yong!
After winning the bout, Baldwin Yong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mac Giolla Phadraig is in Gill's guard.
Gill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mac Giolla Phadraig distracts Gill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig managing to control the position. #T1#
Gill trying to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig is working from the bottom.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig won't let him.
Gill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac Giolla Phadraig tries to get out of the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gill controls the pace.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
I've been told that Gill has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Mac Giolla Phadraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working over Gill with some ground and pound. Gill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Gill gets back to full guard.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mac Giolla Phadraig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Giolla Phadraig pulls Gill in close to his closed guard and prevents Gill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Gill works over Mac Giolla Phadraig with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig wants to hit a sweep here but Gill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mac Giolla Phadraig there!
Gill tries to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyle Gill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Mac Giolla Phadraig shows good takedown defense.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Giolla Phadraig pinned against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyle Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mac Giolla Phadraig lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Gill is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Lyle Gill has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Gill working for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends it easily.
Gill wants to stand but Mac Giolla Phadraig is controlling the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
Mac Giolla Phadraig chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is working Gill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill has momentary wrist control but Mac Giolla Phadraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Gill wants to sweep here but Mac Giolla Phadraig controlling him for the moment.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a nice head shot there.
Gill working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Mac Giolla Phadraig is in close to Gill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac Giolla Phadraig is one step ahead there.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mac Giolla Phadraig, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.#T3#
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig has his foot on Gill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gill works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gill 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.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has Gill pulled in close to control his posture.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyle Gill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Giolla Phadraig counters with a series of strikes. Gill will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gill sprawls well initially but Mac Giolla Phadraig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Mac Giolla Phadraig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mac Giolla Phadraig moves into full mount! Gill won't be happy about that!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mac Giolla Phadraig punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Lyle Gill's cut even more.
Gill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#The cut above Lyle Gill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Gill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'.

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

#R1#
Bohn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cervenka pinned against the cage. Cervenka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Cervenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bohn tries to clinch but Cervenka is having none of it.
Bohn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bohn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cervenka defends well and Bohn ends up having to push Cervenka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bohn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Cervenka forces Bohn back against the cage and clinches.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bohn working hard to break the clinch.
Bohn misses with some punches.
Bohn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cervenka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn wants a takedown but no success here.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hopkin Bohn.
Bohn looking to stall.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Cervenka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cervenka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bohn on the ground.
Bohn looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Bohn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cervenka lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cervenka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cervenka trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervenka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cervenka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Bohn keeps moving.
Cervenka throws a big right hand that misses.
Bohn wants to stand but Cervenka is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervenka won't allow Bohn to sweep him here.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Bohn keeps moving.
Cervenka tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohn is retaining full guard.
Cervenka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Cervenka drops back looking for a leg! Bohn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bohn manages to kick Cervenka off! Cervenka jumps back into Bohn's guard. #T2#
Cervenka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervenka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bohn's head.
Cervenka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cervenka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cervenka postures up in Bohn's guard and throws a big left but Bohn blocks it.
Cervenka throws a big right hand that misses.
Bohn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bohn 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.
Bohn wants to stand but Cervenka is controlling the position.
Cervenka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cervenka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervenka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bohn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Bohn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Cervenka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bohn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bohn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cervenka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cervenka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohn looking to control.
Cervenka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cervenka throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Bohn has his foot on Cervenka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cervenka works his way back into a safe position though.
Cervenka distracts Bohn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cervenka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cervenka lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bohn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cervenka is aware though and is defending well.
Cervenka connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Bohn is rocked!
Cervenka gets to his feet and stands over Bohn, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bohn felt that one! Cervenka unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bohn from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!
Hopkin Bohn spoke after the fight, saying 'Stupid Jew'.

Event: TK 5: Ukko
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Oka drops Pitt with a huge uppercut! Pitt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Oka is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pier Oka!
Pier Oka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Shrivatsa Pitt had this to say: 'Shame'.

Event: NYCL 7-Timmons v Thomas
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Bruises is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac Giolla Phadraig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruises looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bruises throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bruises!
Mac Giolla Phadraig grinds an elbow into Bruises's temple.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Bruises with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bruises is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruises takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands some shots froms side control.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Bruises with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Bruises is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruises trying to remain calm as Mac Giolla Phadraig controls from the top position.
Bruises is still in real trouble! Can Mac Giolla Phadraig finish him?
We've been hearing that Mac Giolla Phadraig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bruises looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mac Giolla Phadraig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'.
The defeated Fatal Bruises had this to say: 'Better days ahead! Cheer up fans!'.

Event: NYCL 7-Timmons v Thomas
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Olisilveira throws a series of punches but Yong avoids them all with ease.
Olisilveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Yong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yong is working Olisilveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Yong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Yong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Olisilveira screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Yong! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Baldwin Yong!
A victorious Baldwin Yong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Christo Olisilveira spoke after the fight, saying 'Foda-se todos os odiadores! Chupe meu pau!'.

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