Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 120 - Prospects 9
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
Kvick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvick dodges the punch combination from Burger.
Kvick just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Burger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kvick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvick.
Kvick lands a head shot.
Kvick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kvick misses the jab.
Burger scores with a jab.
Burger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Kvick.
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!
Kvick throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
Kvick throws out a powerful jab.
Burger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kvick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
Burger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvick sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kvick moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvick takes one to the chin there.
Kvick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kvick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger slips under a jab from Kvick.
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Kvick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kvick showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burger gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Burger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Burger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Burger looking for a guillotine here but Kvick defends easily. #SUB#
Burger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvick defends well.
Kvick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvick trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvick defends well.#T3##SUB#
Burger has his feet on Kvick's thighs here. He's pushed Kvick off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvick screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ham Burger!
Ham Burger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Garfield has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Garfield scores with a takedown into Chai's guard.
Garfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Garfield misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Garfield crashes against the mat.
Garfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Chai's head but Chai avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfield tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Garfield working Chai over with strikes.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garfield on the ground.
Garfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garfield.
Garfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garfield.
Garfield is controlling the pace. #T2#
Garfield is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Garfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garfield wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Garfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Garfield darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Garfield.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Garfield gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Garfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Garfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Garfield controls his hands.
Chai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garfield.
Garfield tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Garfield is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lime Garfield.
Chai prevents a body shot from Garfield.
Garfield misses with a body punch.
Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai is trying to push Garfield away but Garfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Garfield takes a shot to the head.
Garfield is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai tries to stall but Garfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garfield takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lime Garfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Garfield toppling to the canvas! Garfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!#ROC#Garfield is rocked!
Chai knocks out Garfield with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Chai before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Chai picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Raak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sycek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raak misses the shot to the body.
Raak scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Sycek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raak's guard.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raak has Sycek pulled in close to control his posture.
Raak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Raak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Raak!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raak is working Sycek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Raak from controlling successfully.
Raak tries to free his leg and advance position but Sycek is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek postures up in Raak's guard and throws a big left but Raak blocks it.
Raak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Raak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek cracks Raak with a solid left hand.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raak looking for a sweep. Not yet Raak, not yet.
Raak trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Raak is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek is in close to Raak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raak is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Raak blocks nicely.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek won't allow Raak to sweep him here.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek is fighting to break Raak's control of his arms but Raak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Raak blocks nicely.
Raak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raak trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sycek preventing the sweep.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Raak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Raak!#REVB##T4#
Raak is looking to work some ground and pound but Sycek has wrist control.
Raak preventing the sweep.
Raak 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.
Raak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sycek tries to get out of the position.
Raak controlling from the top position.
Sycek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raak on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Raak looking to pass the guard.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Raak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raak digs a good body shot into Sycek's ribs.
Raak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raak tries to clinch but Sycek is having none of it.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raak lands a jab-cross combination.
Raak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raak wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raak lands a glancing blow to the side of Sycek's head.
Raak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycek.
Raak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Raak scores with the left hand. Sycek knows he should have avoided that one.
Raak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sycek tries to move into range but Raak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sycek's hands.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Sycek shoots in for a double leg but Raak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Raak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Sycek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raak lands with a shot to the body.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sycek has been working on his balance at Brloh, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raak.
Raak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raak defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Raak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raak is pressed up against the cage. Sycek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raak down to the mat. Raak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sycek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sycek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raak lands a right hook to the body.
Raak throws a one two combo. #T2#
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sycek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raak tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raak to the ground. Raak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raak lands with a good body shot.
Raak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Sycek backs off Raak throws a huge counter combo but Sycek manages to avoid it all.
Raak lands a slapping body shot.
Raak jabs at Sycek's body.
Raak connects with a body shot that sends Sycek's belly button to the back.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Raak shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak lands a jab to Sycek's midsection.#CL2#
Raak closes the distance and clinches.
Sycek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sycek has Raak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sycek is working for takedown but Raak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raak is struggling to control the position.
Sycek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sycek has Raak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raak has Sycek pushed against the cage.#T4#
Sycek can't get the takedown.
Sycek being controlled against the cage.
Sycek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sycek goes for a takedown attempt but Raak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Raak scores with the left hand. Sycek knows he should have avoided that one.
Sycek looks for a takedown but Raak sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Raak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raak scores with a hook.
Sycek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Raak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sycek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raak.
Sycek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak scores with a body shot.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Raak connects with a single shot there.
Raak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Sycek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sycek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time.
Raak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sycek at a distance.
Raak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sycek walks into a left hand.
Sycek dives in and grabs Raak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raak pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raak defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Raak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sycek with a body shot.
Sycek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raak connects with a body shot that sends Sycek's belly button to the back.#T2#
Sycek dives in and grabs Raak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raak pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt - Raak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sycek walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raak scores with a jab to the head.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown but Raak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sycek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Raak.
Raak lands a nice hook to Sycek's body. Sycek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raak lands a nice hook to Sycek's body. Sycek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sycek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Raak counter with a right hand. #T3#
Raak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sycek is just out of range.
Sycek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Raak.
Donk. Raak catches Sycek right on the button with a cross.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Raak misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raak.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raak lands a jab to Sycek's midsection.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Raak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raak but Raak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sycek ducks right into an uppercut from Raak.
Sycek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sycek fails to land the takedown.
Raak throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Raak punishes Sycek's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raak jabs at Sycek's body.
Raak lands the left hand.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Raak feints a jab promting Sycek to slip. Raak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sycek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sycek goes for a double leg but Raak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raak continues to drive forward.
Sycek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raak lands a body shot.
Raak gets underhooks to prevent Sycek's takedown attempt.
Raak is stalling here.
Raak stalling.
Raak receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:29

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

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Kos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kos in his tracks.
Kos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kos tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Moen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kos lands with a cross.
Kos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moen lands a jab.
Moen sizes up Kos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kos looks to score with a jab to the body but Moen is just out of range.
Kos lands a lovely overhand right.
Kos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kos.
Moen moves out of range as Kos throws a body kick.
Kos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kos throws a head kick but Moen moves out of range.
Moen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moen 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.
Moen scores with a hook to the body. Kos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moen lands a slapping body shot.
Kos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moen.
Kos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Arild Moen has been cut.
Moen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kos to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Moen is rocked!
Moen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kos finish him?
Some wild striking there from Kos.
Moen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moen scrambles back to his feet.
Roman Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Moen to the canvas! Moen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kos!

Event: Bellicose 97
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Ponny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ponny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ponny takes one on the button.
That kick from Ponny tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ponny throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ponny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Ponny drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Ponny can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Ponny misses with a body punch.
Ponny effectively controlling the action here.
Ponny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christ up against the cage.
Ponny takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ponny digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Ponny.
Ponny prevents Christ from breaking the clinch.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Christ lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ponny struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands. #BC#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Ponny ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ blocks a head kick by Ponny.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ misses with a hook. Ponny ducked under it nicely.
Ponny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponny missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ponny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ponny misses with a hook
and Christ scores with a counter punch that sends Ponny to the canvas! Christ smells blood - he's punishing Ponny with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ponny has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeno Christ!
An out of breath Jeno Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 430: Ench�rya VS Saunders
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Neviim slips under a jab from Mikkel.
Mikkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neviim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Dan Mikkel has been cut.
Mikkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neviim.
Neviim backing away here, and Mikkel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mikkel defending well as Neviim loads up on a big left hand.
Neviim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikkels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neviim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikkel was well out of range. Poor timing from Neviim.
Mikkel thuds a left hand into Neviim's body.
Neviim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neviim. Mikkel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neviim misses with a body punch
and Mikkel counters with an outside leg kick.
Neviim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikkel manages to avoid it.
Neviim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Mikkel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Neviim throws a jab when Mikkel was well out of range.
Mikkel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neviim manages to avoid it.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neviim manages to avoid it.
Mikkel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Neviim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikkel's half guard.
Mikkel is trying to get back to full guard.
Neviim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neviim is stalling here. Mikkel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Neviim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mikkel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Neviim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neviim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Neviim moves into full guard.
Mikkel stays in close to Neviim's body and controls the position.
Neviim looking for a sweep. Not yet Neviim, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neviim is working hard here to advance position.
Neviim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neviim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Neviim 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.
Mikkel 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.
Neviim pulls Mikkel in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Neviim drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mikkel uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mikkel misses the jab.
Neviim misses with a wild body shot.
Neviim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikkel was well out of range. Poor timing from Neviim.
Mikkel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neviim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neviim throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikkel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neviim misses with a wild body shot.
Ezekiel Neviim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neviim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neviim misses with the combination.
Neviim lands a jab to Mikkel's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Mikkel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Neviim moves away from the strike by Mikkel.
A jab from Mikkel does it's job there.
Neviim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikkel doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikkel scoring well with a low kick there.
Neviim swings for the body but Mikkel moves out of range.
Mikkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dan Mikkel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikkel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neviim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikkel.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikkel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neviim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Neviim misses its intended target.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neviim throws a jab when Mikkel was well out of range.
Neviim misses with a body punch
and Mikkel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mikkel tries to clinch but Neviim moves out of range.
Neviim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Neviim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
Mikkel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mikkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikkel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neviim postures up in Mikkel's guard and throws a big left but Mikkel blocks it.
Neviim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikkel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neviim preventing the sweep.
Mikkel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neviim connects with a couple of short punches.
Neviim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Mikkel has Neviim pulled in close to control his posture.
Neviim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neviim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neviim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neviim won't allow Mikkel to sweep him here.
Neviim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Neviim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neviim postures up.
Neviim won't allow Mikkel to sweep him here.
Neviim works over Mikkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Neviim controlling from the top position.
Mikkel controlling Neviim's posture.
Neviim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neviim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neviim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikkel down. #T4#
Neviim working away.
Mikkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Neviim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikkel down.
Neviim working the ground and pound.
Mikkel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Neviim.
Neviim is chipping away with strikes.
Mikkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neviim landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Neviim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Neviim misses with a right hand
and Mikkel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neviim throws a lazy right hand but Mikkel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikkel connects with a single shot there.
Mikkel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikkel throws out a leg kick but Neviim moves out of range and Mikkel only half commits.
Neviim throws a sloppy body shot
and Neviim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neviim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neviim avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Neviim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikkel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Neviim counter with a right hand.
Neviim throws a right hand that misses
and Mikkel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikkel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neviim takes a swing at Mikkel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mikkel ducks right into an uppercut from Neviim.
Neviim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikkel.
Neviim dips to his left and cracks Mikkel with an uppercut!
Neviim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neviim throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikkel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neviim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikkel tries to clinch but Neviim is having none of it. #TD#
Neviim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
Neviim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikkel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neviim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkel has wrist control.
Neviim tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikkel is retaining full guard.
Mikkel keeping moving, preventing Neviim from controlling successfully.
Mikkel has control of Neviim's left arm, preventing Neviim from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neviim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neviim stands up over Mikkel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neviim throws a strike but Mikkel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mikkel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikkel stopping the sweep attempt from Neviim.#T3#
Neviim has a closed guard, preventing Mikkel from standing up.
Neviim can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikkel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikkel is pressing down on Neviim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neviim is holding on for now.
Neviim is trying to get back to full guard.
Neviim gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neviim wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mikkel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neviim working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neviim is on top in guard. #REVR#
Neviim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Neviim connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ezekiel Neviim.
I think Neviim 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ezekiel Neviim!
Ezekiel Neviim 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.

Event: CTBA: Gordon Vs Thighpunch
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Nima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Idi Nima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nima cracks Fifty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fifty is looking to score with low kicks.
Fifty works over Nima's head and body with a nice combination.
Nima lands a body shot.
Nima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fifty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nima digs a good hook to Fifty's body.
Nima digs a good body shot into Fifty's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Fifty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fifty.
Nima lands a jab to Fifty's midsection.
Nima lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Fifty moves into the clinch successfully.
Fifty throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Nima goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Fifty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nima lands a really nice looking cross but Fifty seems unphased.
Nima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fifty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nima scores with a hook to the body. Fifty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fifty is looking to clinch but Nima is avoiding it.
Nima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fifty. Fifty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fifty tries a head kick but it misses.
Nima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nima connects with a body shot that sends Fifty's belly button to the back.
Nima swats away the attempt to clinch by Fifty.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nima.
A left and a right from Nima both land. Nice combination.
Fifty tries to move into range but Nima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fifty misses with a head kick.
Fifty tries to clinch but Nima moves away
and Nima counters with a one-two to the body.
Nima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fifty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Fifty drives through and clinches with Nima against the ropes.
Nima looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Nima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Nima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Nima scores with a four punch combination!
Nima works Fifty's body with a nice hook.
Montana Fifty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nima scores with a jab.
Nima lands with a good body shot.
Nima lands a nice looking body shot.
Nima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fifty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fifty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fifty walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fifty throws a combination that misses
and Nima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nima lands a right hook to the body.
Nima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nima scores with a body shot.
Fifty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fifty tries to clinch but Nima moves out of range.
Nima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fifty.
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fifty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Fifty manages to break the clinch.
Nima scores with a sloppy right hand. Fifty should have avoided that one.
Fifty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fifty lands a nice looking body shot.
Fifty takes one to the chin there.
Nima punishes Fifty's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nima thuds his right hand into Fifty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Nima lands a body shot.
Nima scores with a jab. Fifty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fifty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nima keeps the fight on the outside.
Nima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nima throws a shot to the body.
Fifty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fifty tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Nima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Nima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fifty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nima stuns Fifty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fifty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fifty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nima lands with a shot to the body.
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Fifty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nima scores with a nice right hand.
Fifty misses with a hook. Nima ducked under it nicely.
Nima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fifty at a distance.
Fifty swinging wildly here.
Fifty doesn't manage to clinch there - Nima circles away.
Nima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nima stuns Fifty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nima misses with a wild combination.
Fifty appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Fifty
and Nima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nima keeps the fight on the outside.
Nima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fifty.
Fifty wants to clinch but Nima slips to the side
and Nima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fifty digs a good hook to Nima's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Nima scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fifty misses with the combination.
Idi Nima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fifty backs up against the ropes.
Nima lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Nima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fifty takes a swing at Nima's ribcage but misses.
Nima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fifty lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fifty rather than just go for the knockout.
Fifty tries to clinch but Nima is having none of it.
Nima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fifty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fifty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana Fifty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nima thuds a left hand into Fifty's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idi Nima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nima winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idi Nima!
Idi Nima tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Kvick throws a lazy uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Kvick.
Kvick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivar Kvick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvick dives in for a single leg takedown but Santo Amaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Kvick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kvick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
And Kvick tries to counter it with a takedown but Santo Amaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvick blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Kvick.#TD2#
Kvick gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kvick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Kvick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Santo Amaro is doing well to control the position and prevent Kvick from advancing to side control.
Kvick slows the pace down in half guard.
Santo Amaro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kvick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvick throws a strike but Santo Amaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kvick trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Amaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kvick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santo Amaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santo Amaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santo Amaro tries to get out of the position.
Kvick is looking to work some ground and pound but Santo Amaro has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kvick with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santo Amaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvick misses the jab.
Kvick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvick jabs at Santo Amaro's body.
Santo Amaro drops his hands momentarily and Kvick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
A nice side step and Kvick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kvick finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Kvick shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kvick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvick looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Santo Amaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santo Amaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivar Kvick.
Kvick tries to clinch up
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Kvick counters by clinching up.
Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Santo Amaro pushes Kvick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kvick wants to stall.
Kvick looking to stall.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand underneath Kvick's ribcage. Kvick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santo Amaro lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Santo Amaro on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro working aggressively here.
Santo Amaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kvick looks winded!
Kvick stalling in the clinch but Santo Amaro improves position.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kvick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Santo Amaro cracks Kvick with an open hand slap.
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kvick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Kvick shoots and misses
and Kvick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Santo Amaro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kvick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Raak avoids the head kick by Shiba.
Raak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba slips under a jab from Raak.
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raak throws a shot to the body.
Raak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shiba can pounce on him.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.#T1#
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
A jab from Raak misses.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Raak throws the left hand but Shiba avoids the punch easily.
Raak looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiba is just out of range.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba scores with a kick to the body.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Raak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Raak's knee but Raak avoids it well.
Raak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Raak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiba thinking.
Raak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shiba can pounce on him.
Shiba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Shiba misses #TD2#
and Raak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shiba is adopting a defensive guard.
Shiba 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.
Raak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raak.
Shiba has his hands on Raak's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Raak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raak stopping the sweep attempt from Shiba.
Raak throws a big right hand that misses.
Shiba pulls Raak in close to prevent any damage.
Raak preventing the sweep.
Shiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shiba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Raak avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shiba with a body shot.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raak. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Raak moves out of range as Shiba throws a body kick.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Raak tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba thows a leg kick but Raak checks it
and Raak counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raak throws a series of punches but Shiba avoids them all with ease.
Chiharu Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raak throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
Shiba is looking to land body kicks.
Raak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raak cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hjalmar Raak 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#
Raak checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws a low kick but Raak moves out of range easily.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Raak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raak misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Raak blocks the low kick.
Raak lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Shiba.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Raak.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
A lazy left from Raak finds it's target.
Raak throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Shiba.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.
Shiba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raak lands with a straight right. Shiba didn't see that one coming.
Raak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Raak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raak misses with an uppercut.
Shiba dodges the punch combination from Raak.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Shiba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raak if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Raak lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.
Raak stuns Shiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raak lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
Shiba is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak moved away.
Shiba moves away from the strike by Raak.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raak is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Shiba slips a jab from Raak.#T3#
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak moved away.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses.
Raak blocks a leg kick.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Raak moves his leg out of the way.
Raak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shibas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raak misses with a takedown attempt - Shiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raak takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak misses the shot to the body.
Raak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Raak.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Raak avoided it.
Raak throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Raak avoids the head kick by Shiba.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Raak moves his leg out of the way.
Shiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak jabs at Shiba's body.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shiba rather than just go for the knockout.
Raak lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Raak drives through with a takedown into Shiba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raak preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Raak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Shiba misses
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Raak.
Shiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raak throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
Shiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba throws a low kick but Raak moves out of range easily.
Raak lands a lovely overhand right.
Raak looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba blocks a jab.
Shiba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raak. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raak misses with a two punch combination.
Shiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raak with the counter takedown but Shiba avoids it easily.#T1#
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Raak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak swings for the body but Shiba moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shiba wants to slow Raak down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raak lands a right hook to the body.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raak's sensitive parts.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.#T2#
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak lands with a straight right. Shiba didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raak!
You can see that Raak has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiba throws a leg kick
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.
Raak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Raak's knee but Raak avoids it well.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Raak's leg but Raak calmly moves out of range.
Raak blocks a head kick by Shiba.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiba throws a head kick but Raak moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Shiba #TD2#
and Raak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raak with a nice head shot there.
Shiba has momentary wrist control but Raak slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raak wants to control from the top but Shiba keeps moving.
Shiba pulls Raak in close to his closed guard and prevents Raak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raak is one step ahead there.
Shiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shiba is trying to keep Raak in close.
Raak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raak stands and throws Shiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raak lands an elbow.
Hjalmar Raak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raak trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba tries to bench press Raak off him but Raak keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Jamin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kvick lunges at Jamin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamin's hand.
Kvick misses with a body shot.
Jamin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kvick lands with a good body shot.
Kvick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kvick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kvick thuds a left hand into Jamin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamin moves forwards but Kvick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kvick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvick. Jamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvick. Jamin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvick.
Jamin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jamin blocks a jab.
Kvick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Kvick misses the shot to the body.
Jamin feints the counter takedown.
Jamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvick.
Jamin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kvick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kvick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvick jabs at Jamin's body.
Kvick takes a swing at Jamin's ribcage but misses.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Kvick misses with a body shot.
Jamin walks into a left hand.
Kvick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamin manages to avoid it.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jamin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivar Kvick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvick connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvick misses with a two punch combination.
Kvick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kvick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvick looks to throw the jab but Jamin is out of range.
Jamin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Kvick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kvick misses with a two punch combination.
Jamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvick swinging wildly here.
Jamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kvick misses with a body shot.
Jamin feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Kvick.#T4#
Jamin staying out of range there.
Jamin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Kvick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Kvick connects with a looping right hand.
Kvick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Kvick swings for the body but Jamin moves out of range.
Jamin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvick misses with a looping right.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice cross by Kvick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Kvick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jamin avoids the body shot from Kvick.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jamin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jamin avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Jamin walks into a left hand.
Kvick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamin moves away.
Jamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvick throws a hook but Jamin avoids it easily.
Jamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick throws a looping overhand right but Jamin ducks down to avoid it.
Kvick lunges at Jamin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamin's hand.
Kvick jabs at Jamin's body.#T1#
Jamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kvick.
Good shot there by Kvick.
Jamin avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Kvick scores with a hook.
Kvick throws a jab when Jamin was well out of range.
Kvick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jamin on the side of the head.
Jamin slips a jab and a cross from Kvick.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jamin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kvick has got the better of the exchanges.
Jamin avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Kvick scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Jamin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kvick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kvick defends it well.
Kvick looks to land a left hand but Jamin moved out of range nicely.
Kvick misses with a body shot.
Jamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Kvick does it's job there.
Jamin avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jamin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kvick misses with a body shot.
Kvick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamin can do to turn this around?
Kvick misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jamin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Jamin thows a huge punch but Kvick dodges it nicely.
Jamin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kvick has hold of Jamin's hands but Jamin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvick trying to control from the bottom.
Kvick is refusing to be controlled, as Jamin sits in half guard.
Kvick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvick is refusing to be controlled, as Jamin sits in half guard.
Jamin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kvick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kvick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamin.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jamin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My spies in Milkys Cave inform me that Jamin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jamin throwing shots but Kvick is blocking nicely.
Kvick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kvick tries to get out of the position.
Jamin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvick's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kvick scores with a jab.
Kvick misses with a wild body shot.
Jamin with the counter takedown but Kvick avoids it easily.
Kvick works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Kvick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kvick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kvick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jamin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kvick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jamin scrambles back to his feet.
Kvick throws a series of punches but Jamin avoids them all with ease.
And Jamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvick with a jab.
Kvick misses the shot to the body.
Kvick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick catches Jamin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kvick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvick throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kvick lands a right hook to the body.
Kvick misses with a looping right.
Kvick throws a right hand that Jamin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamin also avoids with ease.
Kvick misses with an uppercut. Jamin saw that one coming.
Jamin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kvick misses with an uppercut.
Kvick throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Jamin counters with a shoot takedown. Kvick fights it but they end up in guard.
Kvick 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.
Jamin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Jamin being controlled here momentarily.
Kvick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jamin postures up and lands a big shot to Kvick's brow.
Jamin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jamin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Jamin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvick works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kvick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Kvick misses.
Jamin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kvick misses the shot to the body.
Jamin staying out of range there.
Kvick looks to land a left hand but Jamin moved out of range nicely.
Ivar Kvick is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Kvick.#T4#
Kvick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamin moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvick. Jamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvick throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Jamin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kvick won't be happy with that.
Kvick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvick dodges the ground and pound from Jamin.
Jamin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jamin is chipping away with strikes.
Ivar Kvick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamin cracks Kvick with a big right hand but Kvick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jamin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jamin throws an elbow but Kvick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ben Jamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamin cracks Kvick with a big right hand but Kvick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Kvick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kvick, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Kvick!
Our winner, Ivar Kvick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Low is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moen.
A slow jab from Low misses its intended target.
Low throws out a loose jab but Moen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Moen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Low is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Low on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Low tries to get out of the position.
Moen passes Low's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moen uses his free foot to push down on Low's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Low.
Moen controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Low's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Moen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Low turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Moen off and cradles Low's limp body as Moen celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Arild Moen!
Arild Moen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CDFC 34:Ahola vs Routure
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
Bhagavatapurana scores with a shot to the body.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhagavatapurana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhagavatapurana.
Bhagavatapurana scores with a nice strike.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Bhagavatapurana scores with a shot to the body.
Bhagavatapurana misses with a hook.
Bhagavatapurana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aengus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhagavatapurana was well out of range. Poor timing from Aengus.
Aengus drops his hands momentarily and Bhagavatapurana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Bhagavatapurana.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aengus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Bhagavatapurana misses.
Bhagavatapurana lands a nice shot that snaps Aengus's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhagavatapurana scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhagavatapurana misses the target. #T1#
Bhagavatapurana falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhagavatapurana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bhagavatapurana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aengus throws a jab when Bhagavatapurana was well out of range.
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Bhagavatapurana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aengus is out of range.
Aengus cracks Bhagavatapurana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bhagavatapurana lands a jab to the head.
Krishna Bhagavatapurana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhagavatapurana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aengus on the side of the head.
Aengus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aengus connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aengus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bhagavatapurana throws a leg kick which misses Aengus's front leg but catches the back leg as Aengus tries to avoid it. #T2#
Aengus defending well as Bhagavatapurana loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Bhagavatapurana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhagavatapurana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bhagavatapurana misses with a body punch
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Bhagavatapurana.
Aengus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bhagavatapurana.#ROC2#Aengus is rocked!
Bhagavatapurana fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Aengus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Aengus looks to clinch but Bhagavatapurana throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Aengus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Krishna Bhagavatapurana!

Event: CDFC 32: Dux vs Palo
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Ponny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ponny has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Ponny - just one landing.
Ponny misses with a wild body shot.
Khamzatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ponny lands with a shot to the body.
Khamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Ponny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ponny throws a hook but Khamzatov avoids it easily.
Khamzatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamzatov shoots in and drives through. Ponny sprawls well.
Magomed Khamzatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khamzatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Khamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamzatov darts in looking for a takedown but Ponny gets double underhooks and turns Khamzatov into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponny gets underhooks to prevent Khamzatov's takedown attempt.
Ponny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ponny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Ponny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ponny continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Khamzatov can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ponny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Ponny - that landed with a thud.
Khamzatov goes for a takedown attempt but Ponny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khamzatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ponny loads up on a big right hand but Khamzatov slips the punch.
Khamzatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ponny circles away.
Khamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ponny scores with a hook to the body. Khamzatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khamzatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conny Ponny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Khamzatov with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ponny.
Khamzatov with a poor takedown
and Ponny counters with a nice body shot.
Khamzatov has his takedown stuffed
and Ponny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Ponny.
Khamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Ponny shows good takedown defense.
Ponny looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamzatov is just out of range.#T3#
Ponny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Ponny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ponny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khamzatov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ponny counters by moving into the clinch.
Ponny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khamzatov looking for a takedown.
Ponny gets underhooks to prevent Khamzatov's takedown attempt.
Ponny is working Khamzatov over against the cage.
Ponny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ponny lands a body punch.
Ponny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ponny is pushing Khamzatov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Ponny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ponny taking a breather.
Ponny throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ponny is struggling to control the position.
Khamzatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conny Ponny 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##TD#
Khamzatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khamzatov trying to control but Ponny is working from the bottom.
Khamzatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ponny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khamzatov's guard. #REVB#
Ponny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponny trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamzatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponny.
Khamzatov 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.
Khamzatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Khamzatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ponny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khamzatov tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Khamzatov working for submissions but it's allowed Ponny to get to half guard.
Khamzatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ponny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ponny trying to control but Khamzatov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ponny stands up out of Khamzatov's guard for a moment - Khamzatov manages to land a nice upkick.
Khamzatov wants to stand and escape but Ponny is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khamzatov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ponny trying to control but Khamzatov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Ponny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khamzatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khamzatov thinking.
Ponny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ponny throws a shot to the body.
Ponny scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Ponny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khamzatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponny throws out the jab.
Khamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponny scores with a nice head shot.
Khamzatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khamzatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ponny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Khamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ponny slaps away a takedown attempt from Khamzatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ponny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ponny sizes up Khamzatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Ponny stuffs the takedown.
Ponny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khamzatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ponny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ponny effectively controlling the action here.
Ponny lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Ponny to work.
Still in the clinch, Ponny scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Ponny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ponny manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ponny works on Khamzatov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conny Ponny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Khamzatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ponny to the mat! Ponny manages to get full guard.
Ponny keeping moving, preventing Khamzatov from controlling successfully.
Khamzatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ponny has his hands on Khamzatov's head, controlling the position.
Ponny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khamzatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ponny manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ponny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khamzatov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Khamzatov stays in close to Ponny's body and controls the position.
Khamzatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomed Khamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamzatov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khamzatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khamzatov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khamzatov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ponny tries to avoid it but Khamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ponny to the ground. Ponny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Ponny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ponny feints and then cracks Khamzatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khamzatov down.
Ponny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponny lands with a nice body punch.
Ponny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponny wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Khamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ponny clinches up against the cage.
Ponny lands a right hand.
Khamzatov is looking for a takedown.
Khamzatov is trying to drag Ponny to the mat but Ponny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Conny Ponny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Khamzatov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khamzatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Ponny.
Khamzatov can't get the takedown.
Come on Ponny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ponny has Khamzatov pushed against the cage.
Ponny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khamzatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ponny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponny effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conny Ponny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conny Ponny!
After the fight, Conny Ponny 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: CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Mamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamura manages to avoid it.
Mamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer throws a hook but Mamura blocks it.
Mamura misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamura.
Mamura moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Mamura stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Mamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamura.
Mfer swings for the body but Mamura moves out of range.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Mamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Mamura moves out of range easily.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamura.
We've been informed that Mamura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamura connects with a crisp jab.
Mamura jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Mamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Mamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Mamura pushes him off.
Mamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mamura.
Mamura misses the jab.
Mamura lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a body punch but Mamura moves out of range.
Mfer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamura misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mamura misses with a wild combination.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamura.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Mamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamura swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamura.
Mfer misses with the body kick
and Mamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Mamura is rocked!
Mfer fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mamura out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pate Mfer!

Event: CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Christ throws the left hand but Hammar avoids the punch easily.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Hammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammar slips a jab from Christ.
A little jabbing left from Hammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammar misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Thorulf Hammar has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hammar.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Hammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hammar.
Christ looks to land a combination but Hammar avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammar cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
Hammar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Hammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammar. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammar slips a jab from Christ.
Hammar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammar stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammar ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Hammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Good exchange - Christ coming out on top.
Hammar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Christ misses.
Hammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammar.#T2#
Hammar throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ avoids the head kick by Hammar.
Hammar lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
Christ misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammar throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Hammar lands a body shot. #KD#
Christ lands a big right hand that sends Hammar crashing to the mat! Christ stays standing though and waves Hammar back to his feet!#ROC#Hammar is rocked!
Christ knocks out Hammar with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Christ before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Christ picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerman Christ!
Jerman Christ seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CDFC 30: Kvick vs Santa Perez
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Santa Perez clinches up with Kvick and pushes him back against the cage.
Santa Perez tries to pull guard but Kvick holds him up against the cage and eventually Santa Perez drops back down to his feet.
Santa Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kvick to keep the fight standing.
Santa Perez tries to pull guard but Kvick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivar Kvick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Santa Perez.
Santa Perez tries to pull guard but Kvick holds him up against the cage and eventually Santa Perez drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Kvick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Santa Perez has his foot on Kvick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvick works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvick trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvick chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvick scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick lands a couple of digs.
Kvick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvick tries to free his leg and advance position but Santa Perez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Kvick pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Santa Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvick defends it easily.#T1#
Kvick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvick distracts Santa Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kvick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Santa Perez working for a triangle but Kvick defends it easily.
Kvick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Santa Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvick defends well.
Kvick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Perez's head.#SUB2#
Santa Perez has his feet on Kvick's thighs here. He's pushed Kvick off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvick screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Santa Perez!
Jorge Santa Perez is the new welterweight champion!
Jorge Santa Perez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Rage 3
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Garfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garfield wants to control from the top but Montague keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Montague looking for a guillotine here but Garfield defends easily. #SUB2#
Montague has an active guard here but Garfield has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Montague looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garfield is nestled in close to Montague, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Montague looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garfield is keen to just control but Montague is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Garfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montague is just riding it out for now. Garfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Montague looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Montague actively working from the bottom here.
Montague moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garfield landing some decent shots from guard.
Montague keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully.
Garfield is working Montague over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montague 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Garfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garfield works over Montague with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Garfield wants to control from the top but Montague keeps moving. #SUB2#
Montague working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Montague is tightening it up a little... Garfield has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garfield reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garfield taps out! Nice BJJ there by Montague!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reginald Montague!

Event: GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Mikkel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtainen thuds his shin into the meat of Mikkel's side.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mikkel enables Virtainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mikkel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mikkel is trying to keep Virtainen in close.
Virtainen preventing the sweep.
Mikkel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virtainen.
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virtainen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen is taking a breather. Mikkel 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.
Mikkel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Virtainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtainen is trying to control. Mikkel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Virtainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virtainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikkel desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Mikkel actively working from the bottom here.
Virtainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mikkel is trying to maintain the position but Virtainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virtainen is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Virtainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but Mikkel defending well.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Virtainen working over Mikkel with some ground and pound. Mikkel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Mikkel has his hands clasped together around Virtainen's back. He's all about the action.
Virtainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Virtainen controlling the pace.
Virtainen working Mikkel over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikkel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virtainen content to control rather than advance.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy. #T4#
Virtainen slips a nice elbow through Mikkel's hands, connecting with Mikkel's forehead.
Mikkel trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtainen trying to mount his opponent but Mikkel defends it. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtainen.
Mikkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virtainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virtainen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
That's time! Virtainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Mikkel gets full guard.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Virtainen is in close to Mikkel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen throwing strikes from guard but Mikkel blocks nicely.
Virtainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtainen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Virtainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapio Virtainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Virtainen 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.
Further stalling from Virtainen.
Virtainen landing with the ground and pound.
Virtainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkel has wrist control.
Mikkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virtainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Virtainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtainen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mikkel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virtainen controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Virtainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkel sprawls well initially but Virtainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Virtainen seems to be working for a kimura but Mikkel defends the submission attempt.
Virtainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Virtainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virtainen landing strikes from the mount and Mikkel is in trouble! #T4#
Virtainen raining down shots from the mount!
Mikkel is looking to improve his position but Virtainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Virtainen controlling the pace for now.
Mikkel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Virtainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikkel wants to control from the top but Virtainen keeps moving.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikkel can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from Mikkel.
Mikkel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikkel leaves Virtainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virtainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Virtainen defending well as Mikkel loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen throws a leg kick which misses Mikkel's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikkel tries to avoid it.
Mikkel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Mikkel as Virtainen shoots in.
Mikkel delivers a nice body kick.
Virtainen jabs at Mikkel's body.
Mikkel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikkel fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikkel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virtainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Virtainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapio Virtainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mikkel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Virtainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Virtainen slows the pace down.
Mikkel tries to bench press Virtainen off him but Virtainen keeps the position.
Mikkel seems a little lost for a moment, as Virtainen dominates the positioning.
Virtainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtainen controlling from side mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virtainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mikkel's legs.
Dan Mikkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virtainen takes a little break here. Mikkel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mikkel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtainen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Virtainen!

Event: NRC 16
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Guile throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Guile with an uppercut!#TD2#
Guile closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murray quickly recovers to half guard.
Murray pushes Guile off but Guile dives into side control.
Murray's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Guile wants to control for a moment but Murray uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Guile wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guile not doing much here.
Murray wants to control but Guile is keeping busy.
Murray pushes Guile off looking to stand but Guile dives back in and keeps control.
Guile trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Guile trying to mount his opponent but Murray defends it. #T1#
Murray is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guile is taking a breather. Murray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Guile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guile is controlling the pace.
Murray is looking to escape.
Guile trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Guile not doing much here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Guile wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guile wants to take a breather but Murray is having none of it.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Guile has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murray is trying to stand up here but Guile is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Guile is trying to work for a kimura but Murray is defending well.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Murray is not content to let Guile control the position.
Guile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guile is looking to advance position but Murray won't allow it.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guile on the ground.#T3#
Guile trying to control from half guard but Murray is working away. #SUB2#
Guile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guile. #SUB2#
Guile is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
Murray tries to kick Guile off but Guile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Guile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Guile is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray is not content to let Guile control the position.
Murray wants to get back to full guard but Guile has mounted him!
Murray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Guile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Murray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Guile has taken his back!#SUB2#
Guile looking to break Murray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Guile will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Murray is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Guile on his back. Guile looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Murray has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernandos Guile!
Fernandos Guile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Aengus. #CL#
Archambeau closes the distance and pushes Aengus back into the cage.
Archambeau tries to pull guard but Aengus won't allow it. #TD#
Archambeau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Archambeau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archambeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aengus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Archambeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Archambeau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aengus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Archambeau has tightened it up now! Aengus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Pierre Archambeau!
Our winner, Jean Pierre Archambeau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NRC Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Nima misses the jab.
Nima misses with a wild body shot.
Nima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kovolak throws a body shot but no joy.
Nima looks to land a right hand but Kovolak moved out of range.
Kovolak misses with a left hand
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nima misses with a looping left.
Nima misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Nima.
Nice straight punches there by Nima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovolak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nima.
Nima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nima scores with a jab to the body.
Nima misses with an uppercut. Kovolak saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovolak misses its target.
Kovolak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nima lands a jab to Kovolak's midsection.
Nima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idi Nima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovolak moves away.
Nima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovolak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nima.
Kovolak misses with a lunging right hand
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovolak scores with a hook.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovolak moves away.
Nima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nima misses with a few strikes there.
Kovolak wants to clinch.
Nima unleashes a big counter combination but Kovolak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovolak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovolak lands a nice looking body shot.
Nima throws a body punch but Kovolak moves out of range. #T2#
Nima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovolak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Nima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovolak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nima.
Nima with a hook.
Nima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovolak misses with a hook
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Nima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovolak doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovolak ducks under a wild hook from Nima.
Nima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovolak circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovolak misses the target.
Kovolak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nima was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovolak.#CL#
Kovolak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nima, pushing him back against the cage.
Nima working hard to break the clinch.
Kovolak can't find room to land a body shot as Nima controls the action. #T3#
Nima trying to stall but Kovolak improves his position.
Come on Kovolak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovolak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovolak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nimas head.
Kovolak lands an uppercut.
Kovolak lands a shoulder strike.
Kovolak lands with a right to the head.
Kovolak lands a right hand.
Kovolak misses with some punches.
Kovolak gets through Nima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovolak is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kovolak stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kovolak for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
I was talking to Kovolak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovolak can't find room to land a body shot as Nima controls the action.
Kovolak is stalling here.
Kovolak slows down the pace here.
Nima is trying to break free.
Nima blocking some punches.
Kovolak has Nima pressed against the cage.
Kovolak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nima's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Nima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovolak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nima.
It seemed like Nima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nima swinging wildly here.
Kovolak swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovolak moves out of range as Nima strikes.
Nima cracks Kovolak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nima cracks Kovolak with an open hand slap.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nima tries to break free but Kovolak pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovolak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovolak misses with the head strike.
Kovolak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nima up against the cage.
Kovolak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovolak's elbow.
Kovolak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovolak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nima prevents a body shot from Kovolak.
Nima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovolak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovolak takes a shot to the head.
Kovolak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Nima as the two fighters clinch.
Nima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nima misses with some punches.
Nima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovolak prevents a body shot from Nima.
Nima stalling in the clinch but Kovolak improves position. #T2#
Kovolak misses with the head strike.
Kovolak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kovolak takes a shot to the head.
Kovolak tries a body shot but Nima blocks it.
Kovolak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kovolak misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovolak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nima was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovolak.
Nima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nima with a nice cross.
Kovolak is looking to wear down Nima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nima takes a swing at Kovolak's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice jab there from Nima.
Nima throws a looping overhand right but Kovolak ducks down to avoid it.
Kovolak is looking to counter punch.
Nima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovolak on the side of the head.
Kovolak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nima at a distance.
Nima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovolak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Nima. #CUT2#It looks like Oleg Kovolak has been cut.
Kovolak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nima manages to avoid it.
Nima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovolak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovolak throws a body shot but no joy.
Nima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovolak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovolak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nima with a jab.#T4#
A shot to the body from Nima misses
and Kovolak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovolak takes a swing at Nima's ribcage but misses.
Nima lands a slapping body shot.
Nima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovolak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nima swings for the body but Kovolak moves out of range.
Nima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nima just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovolak throws a hook but Nima blocks it.
Nima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nima throws an overhand right that lands on Kovolak's shoulder, as Kovolak tries to avoid the shot.
Nima swings for the body but Kovolak moves out of range.
Kovolak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nima manages to circle out of the way.
Nima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovolak moves away.
Nima misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kovolak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Nima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kovolak's cut.
That's time! Kovolak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nima misses with the combination.
Nima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nima misses with a wild body shot.
Nima cracks a nice hook into Kovolak's ribs.
Nima slips under a jab from Kovolak.
Jab by Kovolak.
Kovolak connects with a crisp jab.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovolak moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovolak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovolak tests Nima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovolak on the side of the head.
Nima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovolak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nima.#T1#
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovolak misses with a hook
and Nima counters with a left to the body.
Nima lands a body shot. #CL#
Kovolak moves into range and clinches up with Nima.
Oleg Kovolak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kovolak.
Kovolak tries to throw a body punch but Nima avoids it by throwing Kovolak back against the cage.
Nima being controlled against the cage.
Kovolak lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovolak.
Nima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovolak's elbow. #T2#
Kovolak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovolak swings wildly with an uppercut but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovolak.
Kovolak prevents a body shot from Nima.
Kovolak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovolak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nima's elbow.
The referee calls for Kovolak to work.
Kovolak stalling the fight.
Kovolak throws a head punch that misses.
Kovolak tries a body shot but Nima blocks it.
Kovolak blocks a body shot from Nima. #T3#
Kovolak swings wildly with an uppercut but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nima can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovolak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nima blocking some punches.
Nima blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kovolak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovolak.
Kovolak has a couple of punches blocked by Nima.
Nima misses with a body punch.
Kovolak pushes Nima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Idi Nima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovolak has him pressed against the cage.
Nima tries to throw a body punch but Kovolak avoids it by throwing Nima back against the cage.
Nima throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovolak misses with the head strike.
Kovolak just leaning against Nima, taking a breather.
Oleg Kovolak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Nima breaks the clinch.
Kovolak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nima.
A little feinted left hand from Kovolak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovolak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nima.
Nima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovolak.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Kovolak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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

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