Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Kingman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingman throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Donk. Widforss catches Kingman right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Kingman - just one landing.
Kingman misses with a hook. Widforss ducked under it nicely.
Widforss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widforss jabs Kingman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Widforss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kingman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Widforss is in Kingman's guard.#SUB2#
Kingman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widforss defends well.
Widforss postures up and lands a big shot to Kingman's brow.
Widforss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kingman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Kingman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Kingman is keeping the position.
Widforss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingman's head.#T1#
Kingman striking from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss stands up over Kingman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Widforss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widforss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingman's head.
Widforss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kingman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Widforss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingman's guard.
Kingman won't allow Widforss to pass to mount.
Widforss lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Kingman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Kingman is defending well.
Nice strikes from Widforss there.
Widforss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Widforss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widforss content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Kingman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Widforss 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.
Widforss trying to control the pace.
Widforss is keen to just control but Kingman is a slippery customer.
Widforss lands with a punch from half guard.
Kingman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Widforss is stalling in the full guard.
Widforss trying to control but Kingman is working from the bottom.
Widforss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.
Widforss chips away with some ground and pound.
Widforss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Widforss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Widforss slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingman keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kingman throws a right hand that Widforss ducks under and follows up with a left that Widforss also avoids with ease.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingman looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss throws a shot to the body.
Widforss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingman can do to turn this around?
Widforss walks into a jab.
Widforss takes a swing at Kingman's ribcage but misses.
Kingman misses with a straight right. #TD#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Kingman is working away.
Kingman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kingman.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Kingman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widforss's best efforts.
Widforss wants to pass to mount but Kingman is defending the position.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Kingman is working away.
Kingman is pressing down on Widforss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Widforss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kingman working for a triangle but Widforss defends it easily.
Widforss cracks Kingman with a solid left hand.
Widforss controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Kingman's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Kingman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Kingman keeps moving.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingman is retaining full guard.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Widforss slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kingman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingman's guard.
Kingman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingman wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #SUB#
Widforss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kingman is just riding it out for now. Widforss eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Widforss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kingman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Widforss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
We've been told by Shark's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Tampukpuk.
Shark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Tampukpuk should have avoided that one.
Shark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk defends well and Shark ends up having to push Tampukpuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tampukpuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shark misses with a body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Tampukpuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Shark up against the cage.#BC#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Shark with a hook.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shark is defended easily by Tampukpuk.#TD2#
Tampukpuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shark is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: Bellicose XXXIV
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sukbunsung avoids the body shot from Durall.
Durall moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Durall.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durall.
Sukbunsung throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ronald Durall has been cut.
Sukbunsung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Durall moves out of range.
Durall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Sukbunsung as he connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Durall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung throws an overhand right that lands on Durall's shoulder, as Durall tries to avoid the shot.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Durall.
Durall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sukbunsung's sensitive parts.
Durall misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sukbunsung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Durall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durall moves out of range as Sukbunsung strikes.
Durall throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Sukbunsung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Durall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durall throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sukbunsung! But no joy.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durall.
It seemed like Sukbunsung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durall needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durall scores with the left hand. Sukbunsung knows he should have avoided that one.
Durall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durall throws a sloppy body shot
and Sukbunsung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Sukbunsung lands a nice looking body shot.
Sukbunsung is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Durall avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung cracks Durall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sukbunsung lands with an uppercut that bounces Durall off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Durall is rocked!
Sukbunsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sukbunsung! But no joy.
Durall takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Durall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Ronald Durall's cut is getting worse.
Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sukbunsung finds it's way round the side to connect with Durall's head.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Durall.
Sukbunsung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Durall seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Sukbunsung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukbunsung lands a nice shot to the body.
Durall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sukbunsung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Sukbunsung feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Durall sprawling to the canvas! Durall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sukbunsung finish him?!
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Durall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Durall moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands with a straight right. Durall didn't see that one coming.
Sukbunsung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukbunsung misses the jab.
Sukbunsung looks to land a left hand but Durall moved out of range nicely.
Sukbunsung catches Durall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Ronald Durall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukbunsung lands a slapping body shot.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Durall.
Durall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durall looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range.
Durall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Durall missing with a left hand there. Sukbunsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sukbunsung connects with a looping right hand.
Sukbunsung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Sukbunsung drops Durall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Durall looks back up at him and smiles so Sukbunsung waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Durall feints a jab promting Sukbunsung to slip. Durall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sukbunsung slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durall leaves his chin hanging out and Sukbunsung seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Durall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
Our winner, Chaiyo Sukbunsung, 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: MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Shark rushes Yu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Yu is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yu down to the mat. Yu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu dips to his left and cracks Shark with an uppercut!
Yu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shark on the side of the head.
Yu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yu throws a quick counter head kick but Shark was just out of range.#T1##CL2#
Shark clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shark is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu tries to break free but Shark pushes him back against the cage.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ijin Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark darts in looking for a takedown but Yu gets double underhooks and turns Shark into the cage.
It looked like Yu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Charlie Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yu but Yu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yu misses the jab.
Yu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shark.
Yu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu scores with a jab to the head.
Shark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yu pinned against the cage. Yu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu misses with a wild combination.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shark or perhaps it was just good defense by Yu, which made it look bad. #T4##TD2#
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Shark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shark drops back looking for a leg! Yu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yu manages to kick Shark off! Shark jumps back into Yu's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ijin Yu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
No luck for Shark with that takedown attempt.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown. Yu tries to sprawl out of it but Shark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Shark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Yu misses the jab.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yu as he jumps to the side.
Shark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Yu thuds his right hand into Shark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yu blocks a head kick by Shark.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range. #T2#
A jab from Yu finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Yu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yu counters with a right hand to the body.
Yu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shark scrambles back to his feet.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Shark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Shark avoids the head kick by Yu.
Shark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yu defends well and Shark ends up having to push Yu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Yu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Yu swinging wildly here.
Yu jabs Shark right on the nose. Shark blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Shark 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.
Shark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yu throws a big shot that misses.
Shark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yu throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ijin Yu 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 jab there from Yu.
A jab from Yu misses.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Yu tries to keep at a distance but Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Yu has had enough of the clinch but Shark keeps him there for the moment.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.#T1##BC2#
Shark manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shark moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Shark jumps into guard, dragging Yu to the mat.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark has a closed guard, preventing Yu from standing up. #SU#
Shark is working an open guard so Yu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Shark throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Shark goes for a double leg but Yu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yu continues to drive forward.
Yu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shark dives in and grabs Yu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yu pushes down on Shark's head and hops out.
Yu connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
Yu misses with a straight left.
Yu misses with a straight left.
Shark shoots and misses
and Yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Shark shoots in.
Yu throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Yu.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Charlie Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Yu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yu connects with a crisp jab.
Yu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu.#T4#
Yu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Yu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Yu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ijin Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yu scores with a head kick.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Charlie Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu cracks Shark with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ijin Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yu, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHKI 27
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shark shoots and misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark misses with a leg kick
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shark.
Kangaroo Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shark.
Jack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Shark's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Shark is predictable there
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Shark darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.#BC#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shark tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack throws a head kick that half lands.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Shark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Shark wants to clinch.#TD2#
Shark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jack tries to get out of the position.
Jack is trying to control Shark's posture but Shark avoids it.
Jack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3##SUB2#
Jack is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Shark take his back! Uh oh - Shark has got a rear naked choke here! Jack is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Shark!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Shark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Diabeetus tries to keep at a distance but Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diabeetus can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Shark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diabeetus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus has Shark pressed against the cage, preventing Shark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Diabeetus is controlling him.
Shark tries to break the clinch but Diabeetus is controlling the position.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark blocks an uppercut.
Shark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Diabeetus has him pressed against the cage.
Diabeetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Diabeetus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diabeetus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Franklin Shark has been cut.
Diabeetus prevents Shark from breaking the clinch.
Shark is trying to break free.
Shark working hard to break the clinch.
Diabeetus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diabeetus.
Shark is trying to force a seperation but Diabeetus has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Diabeetus.
Shark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shark is trying to force a seperation but Diabeetus has the dominant position.
Diabeetus prevents Shark from breaking the clinch.
Shark is trying to force a seperation but Diabeetus has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diabeetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diabeetus has Shark pressed against the cage, preventing Shark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shark takes a shot to the head.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diabeetus looking to slow down the pace here.
Diabeetus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shark's efforts to push away.
Diabeetus prevents Shark from breaking the clinch.
Diabeetus tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Diabeetus lands a right hand. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diabeetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diabeetus tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diabeetus. #ROC2#Shark is rocked!
Diabeetus scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diabeetus creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shark's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shark drops to his knees and Diabeetus pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suga Diabeetus!
After winning the bout, Suga Diabeetus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Finkelman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kingman misses with an uppercut.
Finkelman throws out a counter right but Kingman avoids it with no problem.
Kingman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Kingman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingman circles away.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingman defends well and Finkelman ends up having to push Kingman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingman should have avoided that one.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finkelman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finkelman somewhat.
Kingman missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Finkelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingman, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingman defends it nicely.
Kingman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finkelman 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.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Finkelman slips under a jab from Kingman.
Kingman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingman ducks right into an uppercut from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a lovely overhand right.
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Kingman.
Finkelman walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingman. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingman but Kingman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkelman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Finkelman tries to keep at a distance but Kingman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingman wants to break free but Finkelman has control.
Finkelman tries to break free but Kingman pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingman.
Kingman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingman scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Kingman's defenses. #CL2#
Finkelman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kingman breaks from the clinch.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Kingman throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
A punch lands to the side of Finkelman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Kingman's head back.
Finkelman lands with an overhand left.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
Kingman swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range. #KD#
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finkelman is still in real trouble! Can Kingman finish him?
Finkelman wants to sweep here but Kingman controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC2#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman seems to have recovered his senses.
Finkelman lands a jab to Kingman's midsection.
Kingman blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman works over Finkelman's head and body with a nice combination.
Finkelman connects with a right hand. Kingman shakes it off.
Kingman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kingman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelman shoots in but no luck this time.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
No luck for Finkelman with that takedown attempt.
Finkelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingman throws out the jab.
Kingman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brian Kingman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingman looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Kingman. No joy for Finkelman on that attempt.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finkelman fails with a takedown attempt.
Finkelman lands with a good body shot.
Kingman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finkelman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingman scrambles back to his feet.
Kingman misses with a looping right.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kingman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finkelman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingman.
A punch combination from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingman moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman misses with a straight left.
Finkelman throws a head kick that Kingman semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Kingman 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#
Kingman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finkelman.
Kingman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Kingman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
Kingman doesn't manage to clinch there - Finkelman circles away.
Kingman throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman sizes up Kingman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kingman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
Kingman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingman stuffs the takedown attempt from Finkelman. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman moves out of range as Kingman strikes.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingman misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
A jab from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Finkelman as he connects with a hook.
Kingman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Kingman moved out of range.
Finkelman works the jab nicely.
Brian Kingman is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that Kingman avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a good jab.
Finkelman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kingman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkelman throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingman lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman is breathing heavily.
Finkelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingman circles away.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away.
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Kingman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Finkelman trying to control the position.
Finkelman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kingman has hold of Finkelman's hands but Finkelman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingman is trying to maintain the position but Finkelman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kingman gets full guard.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Finkelman from controlling successfully.
Finkelman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkelman works over Kingman with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kingman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingman, not yet.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Kingman is rocked!
Finkelman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Kingman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingman throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Kingman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Finkelman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kingman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finkelman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingman has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingman.
Finkelman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Finkelman connects with a crisp jab.
Finkelman drops Kingman with a huge uppercut! Kingman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finkelman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Finkelman!
Howie Finkelman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Cooper has been cut.
Aldarisio throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Aldarisio.
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Aldarisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper goes for a takedown attempt but Aldarisio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cooper gets a clinch.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Cooper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aldarisio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldarisio gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldarisio prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldarisio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Aldarisio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Cooper is rocked!
A short left from Aldarisio.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cooper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aldarisio is unloading with more strikes now! Cooper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Jensen lands the left hand.
Jensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szopa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Szopa's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szopa.
Szopa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Szopa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is looking for a sweep. Szopa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jensen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Szopa lands a nice short elbow.
Jensen won't allow Szopa to pass to mount.
Szopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szopa prevents Jensen from standing back up.
Szopa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Szopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa drops an elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Jensen is rocked!
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Szopa is nestled in close to Jensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Szopa moves into full mount! Jensen won't be happy about that!
Szopa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jensen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jensen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
Ingo Szopa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kevin Jensen was interviewed post fight and said 'congrats to my opponent. I'll work harder and be back stronger next time.'.

Event: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Durall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durall works Spar 's body with a nice hook.
Durall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durall misses with a body shot.
Durall lands a nice shot to the body.
Durall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Durall.
Durall throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Durall thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Spar clinches up with Durall and pushes him back against the cage.
Spar avoiding damage. #T1##BC#
Durall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durall lands a really nice looking cross but Spar seems unphased.
Durall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar .
Spar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durall lands a jab to the head.
Spar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
A combination from Durall does no damage.
Durall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The fighters circling - Durall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durall misses with an uppercut.
Durall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durall scores with a three punch combo!
Spar dodges the punch combination from Durall.
Durall loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Spar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durall was covering up waiting for the punch and Spar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
Spar stops Durall from standing up. #T3#
Spar stopping the sweep attempt from Durall.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Durall is retaining full guard. #ES#
Durall wriggles free and stands up.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durall.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spar moves away from the strike by Durall.
Spar unleashes a big counter combination but Durall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durall throws a big shot that misses.
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Spar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durall lands with a hook. Spar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Spar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronald Durall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durall just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Durall misses.
Durall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durall.
Spar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Durall misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
Durall takes a swing at Spar 's ribcage but misses.
Durall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spar walks into a jab.
Spar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Spar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Durall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durall lands with a right hand.
Spar tries to move into range but Durall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Durall cracks Spar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durall lands a lovely overhand right.
Durall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durall lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Durall lands a jab to Spar 's midsection.
Durall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spar s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durall scores with a punch to the head.
Durall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronald Durall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Spar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durall connects with a right hand. Spar shakes it off.
Jab from Durall.
Durall looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
Durall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spar .
Durall lands a jab to the head.
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Spar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Durall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durall swings for the body but Spar moves out of range.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ronald Durall is winning the standup battle so far.
Durall misses with a straight right.
Spar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durall throws a big shot that misses.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durall wants it to stay on the feet.
Durall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Durall.
Durall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjj Spar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar slips a jab and a cross from Durall.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Durall misses with a hook.
Durall misses with a hook.
Spar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Durall misses.
Spar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Durall. Those never looked like landing.
Spar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durall throws a body shot but no joy.
Durall looks to land a left hand but Spar moved out of range nicely.
Durall with a nice cross.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Durall throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar dives in and grabs Durall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durall pushes down on Spar 's head and hops out.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .#T4#
Durall connects with a single shot there.
Durall misses with a hook.
Spar throws a counter combo.
Durall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Durall catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durall lands with a straight right. Spar didn't see that one coming.
Durall connects with a body shot that sends Spar 's belly button to the back.
Durall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durall throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Durall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Durall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spar fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Spar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durall, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Spar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Durall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spar has Durall pressed against the cage, preventing Durall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Spar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spar tries for a takedown but Durall manages to get underhooks.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Durall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spar has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durall is trying to keep an underhook but Spar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Durall is not content to let Spar control the position.
Durall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spar controlling the action here.
Durall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Spar 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durall wants to stand but Spar is controlling the position.
Spar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spar prevents Durall from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durall wants to get back to his feet.
Durall trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spar tries to move to mount but Durall blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Durall is pushing Spar 's head away, looking to escape. Spar manages to hold on to the position though.
Durall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spar 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjj Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durall is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Spar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ronald Durall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durall is looking to control Spar 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durall avoid being mounted?#T4#
Durall is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Durall is trying to stand.
Spar is thwarting Durall's attempts to control the position.
Durall wants to get back to his feet.
Spar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Durall wants to control but Spar is keeping busy.
Bjj Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Durall defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjj Spar .
I think Durall 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silk is pressed up against the cage. Bear has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silk down to the mat. Silk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silk stuffs the takedown attempt from Bear. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Middle Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silk controlling the action here.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Silk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silk has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
Bear controls Silk momentarily but Silk frees himself. #T1#
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silk landing some decent shots from guard.
Silk wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Silk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silk is working away from the top position though.
Bear flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bear tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.
Bear 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.#T2#
Silk lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear punching from the bottom.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silk is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear wants to control but Silk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bear.
Bear wants to sweep here but Silk controlling him for the moment.
Silk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silk's guard. #REVR#
Silk looking to control.
Silk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bear haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bear wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet. #SUB#
Bear is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silk wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Bear looking for a guillotine here but Silk defends easily. #SUB#
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silk 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.
Silk landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bear checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
As Silk tries to get set, Bear tries to push him back and clinch up but Silk manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Bear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silk quickly recovers to half guard.
Silk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silk controlling Bear's posture.
Bear trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Silk keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.
Silk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear passes Silk's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silk defends it well.
Silk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up. #SUB#
Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Silk defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Silk is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silk missing with punches from the bottom.
Silk tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Silk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silk tries to reverse the position but Bear maintains control.#T3#
Bear is looking to work his way around to Silk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silk is working to get back to half guard.
Bear takes Silk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silk is in trouble. #SUB#
Bear looking to break Silk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bear will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Bear has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Silk is defending well but eventually Bear manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Silk has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Middle Bear!
Middle Bear was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Shark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Omarov wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Omarov rushes Shark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omarov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Omarov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Omarov pulls Shark into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov is controlling Shark's posture.#SUB#
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Shark pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Omarov working a defensive guard here.
Omarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shark trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shark is controlling him.
Omarov wants to sweep here but Shark controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Omarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omarov has Shark pulled in close to control his posture.
Shark wants to stand but Omarov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Omarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.
Shark trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Omarov trying to keep a closed guard but Shark is proving a slippery customer.
Shark wanted to stand there but Omarov had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Shark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Omarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shark wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Omarov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Shark is trying to stand up here but Omarov is controlling him well. #T4#
Omarov is taking a breather. Shark 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.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omarov.
Shark is trying to maintain the position but Omarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Omarov is thwarting Shark's attempts to control the position.
Omarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Omarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Omarov has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shark.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shark or perhaps it was just good defense by Omarov, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Shark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omarov jumps guard but Shark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark holds him up against the cage and eventually Omarov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is trying to push Shark away but Shark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark holds him up against the cage and eventually Omarov drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Shark jumps guard and drags Omarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Omarov passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omarov wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Shark pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omarov sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Omarov avoids it this time.
Omarov tries to clinch there but Shark circles away. #TD2#
Shark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shark working away.
Omarov is not content to let Shark control the position.
Magomed Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Omarov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Omarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shark.
Omarov is not content to let Shark control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Shark decides to stand back up. #T3#
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omarov. Shark shrugs it off though. #TD#
Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Omarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omarov postures up in Shark's guard and throws a big left but Shark blocks it.
Omarov advances position into side control!
Omarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Omarov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Omarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shark!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark holds of for dear life.
Omarov controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omarov 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 Shark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Omarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omarov pushing down on Shark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Omarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Omarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shark punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to kick Omarov off but Omarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omarov prevents Shark from improving his position.#T1#
Omarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Omarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Omarov uses his free foot to push down on Shark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shark.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shark is trying to escape the mount.
Omarov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Omarov wants to control the pace but Shark is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Shark regains half guard.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Omarov trying to pass the guard but Shark defending well. #T3#
Omarov wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Omarov stalling.
Omarov prevents Shark from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Omarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Omarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omarov.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Omarov misses with a two punch combination.
Shark is looking for the big counter here.
Shark keeps the fight on the outside.
Omarov closes the distance and clinches up with Shark, looking for a takedown. Omarov pushes Shark against the cage but Shark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Omarov drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage.
Omarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shark. #BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
Omarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omarov fails to pull guard.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shark takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Omarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omarov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Omarov!

Event: OFK 265-Escalante Vs Hedegaard
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Seagull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tiger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seagull's head.
Tiger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Seagull gets the takedown into side control.
Tiger seems a little lost for a moment, as Seagull dominates the positioning.
Tiger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagull works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tiger tries to buck Seagull off but Seagull is having none of it.
Seagull lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tiger down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger has one of Seagull's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tiger prevents Seagull from improving position. #SUB2#
Seagull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Seagull trying to control the position but Tiger is working away.
Seagull cracks Tiger with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Seagull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tiger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Tiger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tiger is looking to reverse the position.
Tiger taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Seagull goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seagull's guard! Nice work there by Tiger!
Tiger landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Tiger controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Seagull has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tiger doesn't defend quickly enough and Seagull has managed to lock this one up! Can Tiger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Seagull on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steven Seagull!
After the fight, Steven Seagull 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: WFC 23: Romero vs Halkias
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shark quickly recovers to half guard.
Shark is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shark is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hulk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shark could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hulk has cracked it and Shark is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hulk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iranian Hulk 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: MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Shark shoots in and gets a takedown into Christ's guard.
Christ is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shark dives into side control. #REVR#
Shark wants to stand but Christ has his arm trapped.
Shark trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is looking to reverse the position.
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working. #T1#
Christ tries to bench press Shark off him but Shark keeps the position.
Christ is trying to escape the position but Shark is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Christ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christ is not content to let Shark control the position.
Shark wants to stand but Christ is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to escape the position but Shark is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shark wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Shark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Christ!
Christ is trying to stand up.
Shark controlling his opponent.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance 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.#SUB2#
Shark goes for an armbar but Christ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christ.
Christ wants to stand but Shark has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Shark trying to control the position.
Christ wants to stand but Shark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shark seems keen to control Christ's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Shark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Shark tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ jabs Shark right on the nose. Shark blinks but takes it well.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ misses with a hook #TD2#
and Shark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Shark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Christ has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shark is looking to defend but Christ has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shark! Christ pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shark taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxen Christ!
An out of breath Jaxen Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Dalton tries for a takedown but Shark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton swings for the body but Shark moves out of range. #TD2#
Shark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Shark sits in half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shark pulls his head out easily.
Shark wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Shark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shark tries to stand and escape but Dalton is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Dalton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Shark pushing down on Dalton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shark is taking a breather. Dalton 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.
Shark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dalton! #T3#
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark throwing shots but Dalton is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shark seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Shark. #T4##SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shark is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalton tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Shark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shark is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Shark is taking a breather. Dalton 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.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shark in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard but Shark has passed into side control.#T1#
Dalton tries to buck Shark off but Shark is having none of it.
Shark tries to stand but Dalton is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Shark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton regains half guard.
Shark uses his free foot to push down on Dalton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dalton.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Shark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Shark. #T3##SU2#
Shark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dalton to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.#TD2#
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dalton looking for subs off his back but Shark has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Shark is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shark 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shark gets a double leg takedown into Dalton's guard.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shark has passed into side control.
Shark gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Shark has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Shark has hold of Dalton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dalton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Dalton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Dalton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shark gets his way! #SUB2#
Shark is persistently looking for the submission but Dalton is defending it well.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Shark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dalton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Shark punches Dalton on the ear. #SUB2#
Dalton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Well, with Shark on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dalton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Dalton right now. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shark.
Shark controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back!
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Shark keeps control of the position.
Shark biding his time, controlling Dalton.
Shark throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Shark is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Shark tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shark 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shark!
After the fight, Alexander Shark 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: HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
Shark scores with a hook to the body. Blue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
A jab from Blue finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blue.
As Blue backs off Shark throws a huge counter combo but Blue manages to avoid it all.
Shark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Shark looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shark to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Shark throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue misses with a low kick. #CL#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Blue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Shark defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch.
Blue scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Shark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Shark tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Shark has Blue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Blue has double underhooks.
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blue is defending well.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shark looks winded!#CL#
Blue clinches up against the cage.
Shark tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Shark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blue working aggressively here.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Blue.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shark checks a leg kick.
Shark checks a low kick from Blue.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.#T4##CL#
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a nice uppercut.
Blue scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark jumps guard but Blue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Blue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Shark.
A left and a right from Shark both land. Nice combination.
Shark lands a head shot.
Shark scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Shark on that attempt.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Blue staying out of range there.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shark takes one on the button.
David Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blue.
Blue drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shark throws a leg kick but Blue moved away.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blue ducks right into an uppercut from Shark.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
Blue cracks Shark with a good jab.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blue lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shark lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Blue is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Shark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Shark tries to clinch
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a low kick, looking for Blue's leg but Blue calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Blue lands with an uppercut that bounces Shark off the cage and back into range.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shark slips under a jab.
Shark tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Shark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blue connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Shark on that attempt.
Blue misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Shark is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shark fails with the takedown.
Blue wants to land a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shark clinches up against the cage.
Blue taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Shark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Blue.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Shark blocks with his arms. #T3#
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shark being controlled against the cage.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Shark can't get the takedown.
A short right from Blue.
Shark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blue has his back to the cage.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Blue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blue lands a lovely overhand right.
Shark throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Shark avoids the body shot from Blue.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.#CL#
Shark gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Shark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blue digs a right hand into Shark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shark's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Blue.
Blue crunches a lovely knee into Shark's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue slips a jab from Shark.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
Shark tries to clinch but Blue moves out of range.
Shark throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
Blue slips a straight right by Shark.
Shark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Blue connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Shark is rocked!
Blue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark is still on wobbly legs! Can Blue finish him?
Shark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shark stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Blue is on him like rabid pit bull! Shark slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lloyd Blue!
Lloyd Blue decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Grizzly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grizzly doesn't manage to clinch there - Milissis circles away. #TD#
Grizzly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milissis is trying to stand back up but Grizzly is controlling him
Grizzly trying to control from half guard but Milissis is working away.
Grizzly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milissis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grizzly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Grizzly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Grizzly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milissis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grizzly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly wants to control but Milissis is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura but Milissis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grizzly to get the leverage.
Milissis is trying to stand. #ES2#
Milissis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grizzly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Milissis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Grizzly pushes Milissis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grizzly is trying to trip Milissis. He has hold of a leg but Milissis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grizzly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Milissis keeping moving, preventing Grizzly from controlling successfully.
Milissis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grizzly is controlling him. #ES2#
Milissis kicks Grizzly off and gets to his feet.
Grizzly moves in looking to clinch but Milissis pushes him off.#CL#
Grizzly instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grizzly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2##TD#
Grizzly is trying to trip Milissis. He has hold of a leg but Milissis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grizzly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grizzly stops Milissis from standing up.
Grizzly trying to control but Milissis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grizzly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grizzly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grizzly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milissis wants to stand and escape but Grizzly is having none of it.
Grizzly looking to pass the guard.
Grizzly won't allow Milissis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Milissis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milissis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grizzly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Milissis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Grizzly rushes Milissis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Milissis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milissis thumps Grizzly with a low kick.
Grizzly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milissis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grizzly.
Milissis throws a counter combo.#CL#
Milissis tries to keep at a distance but Grizzly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grizzly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grizzly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milissis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Grizzly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Grizzly has hold of one of Milissis's legs. Milissis is fighting the takedown attempt but Grizzly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Milissis wants to stand up but Grizzly is controlling him.
Grizzly throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Milissis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Milissis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Milissis! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milissis working away.#SU2#
Milissis stands up and beckons Grizzly to his feet.
Milissis misses with a two punch combination.
Grizzly tries to clinch there but Milissis circles away.
Grizzly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milissis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elvis Milissis 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#
A jab from Milissis finds it's way through Grizzly's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Milissis. #ROC2#Grizzly is rocked!
Milissis connects with a nice cross there... Grizzly is looking wobbly and Milissis recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Grizzly to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Milissis jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elvis Milissis!

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Finkelman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingman tries to avoid it but Finkelman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingman to the ground. Kingman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingman is looking to counter punch.
Kingman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finkelman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Kingman misses. #CL2#
Finkelman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Finkelman fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Kingman's defenses.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finkelman tries to clinch up but Kingman circles away and keeps his distance.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingman throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Kingman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Kingman misses with an uppercut. Finkelman saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Kingman drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingman needs to keep his hands up - Finkelman had a free shot at his head there.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finkelman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Finkelman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
BOOM! Kingman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Finkelman. Finkelman tries to recover but Kingman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Finkelman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Kingman!
Brian Kingman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 259 - New Year Fight Night
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seagull has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Steven Seagull has been cut.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Seagull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seagull looking for a takedown.
Seagull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentine is defending well.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Seagull.
Seagull tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually Seagull drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seagull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Seagull is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giggle Valentine!

Event: WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Shark slips a jab from Dude.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Shark scores with the left hand. Dude knows he should have avoided that one.
Shark jabs Dude right on the nose. Dude blinks but takes it well.
Shark digs a good hook to Dude's body. #KD2#
Shark cracks Dude with a big right hand and Dude goes down!#ROC2#Dude is rocked!#CUT2#Heavy Dude's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark wants to stand and escape but instead Dude has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Oh Dude is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark pulls Dude in close to prevent any damage.
Dude seems to have got his legs back now.
Dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shark is looking to stand up but Dude isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Dude might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Dude decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #KD2#
Shark throws a left that rocks Dude and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shark dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dude regain composure! #CUT2#Heavy Dude's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dude regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shark's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dude is trying to get back to full guard.
Shark thows a huge punch but Dude dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dude is doing well to control the position and prevent Shark from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dude defends it well. #ES#
Dude has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shark is on him like a limpet, forcing Dude back against the cage.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shark's efforts to push away.
Dude is struggling to control the position.
Dude lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards. #CUT#It looks like Franklin Shark has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Shark working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dude drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Heavy Dude's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Franklin Shark!
Franklin Shark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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