Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Walker misses with a looping left.
Szopa slips a jab from Walker.
Szopa defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a hook but Szopa avoids it easily.#CL2#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Szopa blocking some punches.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Szopa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually Szopa manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Szopa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Szopa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Szopa has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Szopa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Szopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Szopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szopa is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Szopa is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker is trying to drag Szopa to the mat but Szopa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Szopa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szopa.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szopa.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Szopa throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Szopa.
Walker throws a hook but Szopa avoids it easily.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Szopa does it's job there.
Szopa throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Szopa throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Szopa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Szopa slips the punch.#T3#
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Szopa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Szopa saw that one coming.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker working aggressively here.
Szopa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ingo Szopa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker prevents a body shot from Szopa. #BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Szopa circles away.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a hook. Szopa ducked under it nicely.
Szopa moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Szopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Szopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Szopa lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Szopa's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Szopa connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.#ROC2#Szopa is rocked!
Walker slips under a jab.
Oh Szopa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker knocks out Szopa with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Walker before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Walker picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Walker!
A very excited looking Chief Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lingfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingfield moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
Szopa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szopa keeps working. #SUB2#
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szopa is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lingfield is working for a kimura but Szopa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lingfield working over Szopa with some ground and pound. Szopa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield works his way into full mount!
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Szopa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szopa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szopa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Szopa's coaches at Death By Snu Snu 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.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szopa looks a forlorn figure.
Szopa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingfield on the ground.
Szopa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Szopa covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bundy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Striker quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bundy is trying for a kimura here. Striker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bundy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Solomon Striker had this to say: 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##KD#
Frometa lands a big uppercut and Muller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Muller looks OK. Frometa waves Muller back to his feet!#ROC#Muller is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Photon Muller has been cut.
Frometa closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Muller out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Addiel Frometa!
An out of breath Addiel Frometa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Late.
Szopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Late, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Late shoots in looking for a takedown but Szopa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Late's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Late throws out a loose jab but Szopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Szopa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Szopa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szopa at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szopa manages to avoid it.
Szopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Szopa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Late was covering up waiting for the punch and Szopa finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Late manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Late 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.
Late throws a wild body kick that Szopa sees coming a mile off.
Late swings for the body but Szopa moves out of range.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szopa throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Late misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Szopa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Szopa lands a couple of digs.
Late looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Late is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Late trying to control the position.
Szopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Late working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throwing strikes from guard but Late blocks nicely.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing.
Late seems keen to control Szopa's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szopa looking to pass the guard.
Late wants to stand and escape but Szopa is having none of it. #T3#
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Late working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.
Late tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Late not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szopa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Late works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Szopa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Szopa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Late looking for a sweep. Not yet Late, not yet.
Late preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Late has his hands on Szopa's head, controlling the position.
Szopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Ingo Szopa 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 looping hook to the body misses from Late. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szopa tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szopa tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late throws a leg kick but Szopa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Szopa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Late finds it's way round the side to connect with Szopa's head.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Szopa rather than just go for the knockout.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa lands an overhand right.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szopa jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szopa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Late swivels and escapes.
Late swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Szopa throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
Szopa slips a straight right by Late.
Szopa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Szopa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Late is breathing heavily.#T1#
Szopa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Szopa.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Late missing with a left hand there. Szopa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szopa scores with a jab. Late acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Late is just out of range.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szopa thuds a left hand into Late's body.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Szopa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
A left lands for Szopa.
Late smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late tries to clinch there but Szopa circles away.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szopa.
Szopa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa lands a body shot. #T2#
Late misses the shot to the body.
Szopa punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Szopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Late manages to avoid it.
Late avoids the body shot from Szopa.
We've been told by Szopa's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Late moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
A slow jab from Late misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Szopa.
Late throws a series of punches but Szopa avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Szopa. Beautiful body shot.
Late is looking to clinch but Szopa is avoiding it.
Szopa punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Late throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Szopa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Szopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szopa is working Late over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szopa pushing down on Late's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Late on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Szopa working over Late with some ground and pound. Late looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Late trying to control but Szopa postures up.
Late is holding on to half guard well.
Szopa throwing shots but Late is blocking nicely. #T4#
Late wants to improve his position but Szopa is controlling well.
Szopa thows a huge punch but Late dodges it nicely.
Szopa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szopa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Late trying to control but Szopa postures up.
Late is trying to stand back up but Szopa is controlling him
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Szopa lands with a right hand.
Late stuns Szopa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szopa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Late scores with a punch to the head.
Szopa swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Late unleashes a big counter combination but Szopa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Szopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Late throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Szopa is just out of range.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Late misses #TD#
and Szopa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szopa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Late is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szopa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Late sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Szopa drags him back down.
Szopa working the head with strikes. #T1#
The strikes coming from Szopa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Late tries to buck Szopa off but Szopa is having none of it.
Szopa landing a few strikes. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Szopa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Late is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Ingo Szopa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szopa cracks Late with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Late defending against the ground and pound.
Late avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Szopa.
Szopa is putting a hurting on Late here, landing some big shots from side control.
Late stops Szopa from passing to mount.
Szopa cracks Late with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Szopa working the ground and pound from side control.
Late is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szopa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Late is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Szopa working the ground and pound.
Szopa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Szopa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Szopa.
Szopa is working Late over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ingo Szopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Szopa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Late is trying to improve his position.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Szopa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Szopa working the ground and pound from side control.
Late is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szopa slows the pace down.
Szopa cracks Late with a big elbow.
Szopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Late keeps working.
Szopa avoids the strikes from the bottom by Late.
Szopa staying calm.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Striker won't be happy with that.
Castro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Striker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Striker for as long as he can get away with.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Castro landing strikes.
Castro controlling from side mount.
Castro works to advance to full mount. Striker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Further stalling from Castro.
Striker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro unloading with bombs!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Castro prevents Striker from getting the reversal.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro breaks from Striker's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Castro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Striker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Striker shrugs it off. #T4#
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Castro.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Striker swinging wildly here. #TD#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Striker's guard.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker has a hand on Castro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Castro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Castro controlling from mount.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
Castro is landing with some decent strikes but Striker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2##SUB#
Castro has control of Striker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Striker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?#SUB#
Castro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Castro swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Castro!
Marcelo Castro 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.
In defeat, Solomon Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Szopa misses with a wild body shot.
Szopa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szopa blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szopa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Szopa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szopa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez has Szopa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Szopa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Hernandez.
Szopa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hernandez pulls guard effortlessly.
Szopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez wants to stand but Szopa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Szopa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Szopa's guard.
Szopa 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#
Szopa working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szopa is proving hard to escape from.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Szopa has his feet on Hernandez's thighs here. He's pushed Hernandez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hernandez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Beukeboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker. #CL#
Striker gets tackled into the cage by Beukeboom. Beukeboom maintains the clinch.
Beukeboom lands with a right to the head.
Striker working aggressively here.
Beukeboom is working Striker over against the cage.
Striker misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
Beukeboom pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Striker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom gets through Striker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the side of Striker's head.
Striker tries to break free but Beukeboom pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Beukeboom is leaning against Striker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Striker looks winded!
A short uppercut from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
Beukeboom digs a right hand into Striker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Striker's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom cracks Striker with a nice body shot.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Striker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom lands with a left to the head.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside. #T2#
Beukeboom is working Striker over against the cage.
Beukeboom lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striker backwards. #ROC#Striker is rocked!
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Beukeboom cracks Striker with a nice body shot.
Beukeboom digs a right hand underneath Striker's ribcage. Striker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beukeboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beukeboom. #KD#
Beukeboom drops Striker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Striker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom dips a shoulder and cracks Striker with a mighty uppercut! Striker falls back against the cage and Beukeboom unloads with a barrage of strikes! Striker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Beukeboom screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: SSD 9: Collins' Dick
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Igwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Igwe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Igwe throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Allen misses.
Igwe staying out of range there.
Jimmy Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Igwe.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igwe misses with a straight right.
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 telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target. #T1#
Igwe slips under a jab from Allen.
Igwe throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Igwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
It looked like Igwe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen slips a straight right by Igwe.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Igwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe slips a jab from Allen.
A big left from Allen misses.
Igwe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Igwe counters with a nice right hand that sends Allen toppling to the canvas! Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Igwe finish him?!
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!
Igwe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?! #ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Igwe finish him?
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Igwe fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Allen square on the jaw! Damn, Allen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaquiel Igwe!
After the big win, Shaquiel Igwe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Striker cracks Miocic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Miocic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Striker can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
After winning the bout, Solomon Striker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Musashi enables Muller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Musashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Muller stands up from Musashi's guard - Muller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.#TD2#
Muller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Musashi is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Muller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Musashi, up you get! #TD2#
Muller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Musashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Muller stands up.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Muller. #CL#
Musashi forces Muller back against the cage and clinches.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Muller blocking some punches.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller looking for a takedown.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.
Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Muller.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Musashi is defending well.
Muller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Muller is trying to break free.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller is looking for a takedown.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller tries to circle away but Musashi has him pinned against the cage.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Musashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Muller is trying to break free.
Muller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Muller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Musashi moves into the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Muller is looking for a takedown.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi 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##TD2#
Muller looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Muller drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard.#SU2#
Muller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musashi avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Musashi clinches up against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto Musashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muller is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller wants a takedown.
Muller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller can't break the clinch.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but Musashi has double underhooks.
Muller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt. #T2#
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Musashi won't allow it.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Musashi after a bit of a struggle.
Muller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller wants a takedown.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Musashi has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi 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##CL#
Musashi darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Muller is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi keeps control of Muller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muller is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.#T1#
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller tries to score a body lock takedown but Musashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Musashi won't allow it.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Musashi prevents it.
Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Muller.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short left from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the 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!
Muller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Musashi.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short right from Musashi.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi lands a right hand. #T3#
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller is trying to drag Musashi to the mat but Musashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Musashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller tries to score a body lock takedown but Musashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Photon Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Musashi, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyamoto Musashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSD 7: Loke vs Russian
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Solade moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Solade looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allen!
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Solade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Allen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Solade working the ground and pound.
Solade 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 strikes coming from Solade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solade misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Solade crashes against the mat.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solade throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Solade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solade connects with a decent elbow.
Solade is chipping away with strikes.
Allen tries to bench press Solade off him but Solade keeps the position.
Solade is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Solade in side control, throwing shots but Allen defends.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Solade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allen to see if he's OK.
Allen defending against the ground and pound.
Solade throws an elbow but Allen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solade throws a strike aimed at the side of Allen's head but Allen avoids it well.
Solade wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Solade throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Solade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allen some visible discomfort.
Solade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solade lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Solade crashes against the mat.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Allen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard. #T3#
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solade is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solade throwing strikes but missing.
Solade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solade throws a big right hand that misses.
Solade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solade trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Allen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade.
Solade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Allen lands a big right hand that sends Solade crashing to the mat! Allen stays standing though and waves Solade back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
Solade is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen is stalking Solade. Solade circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Allen, and it's lights out! Solade really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Allen!

Event: OFK 358 - Johnson Vs Highwind
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Porfirigo dives in and grabs Szopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szopa pushes down on Porfirigo's head and hops out.#TD#
Porfirigo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Szopa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szopa working some strikes from top position.
Szopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo has momentary wrist control but Szopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Porfirigo pulls Szopa in to control the position.
Szopa throws a strike but Porfirigo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Szopa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Porfirigo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Szopa.
Szopa is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Szopa to his feet. #T1#
Szopa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Szopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Porfirigo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo misses with a wild body shot.
Szopa ducks under a wild hook from Porfirigo.
The crowd cheers as Szopa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porfirigo doesn't seem phased though.
Szopa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Porfirigo dives in for a single leg takedown but Szopa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porfirigo shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szopa thuds his right hand into Porfirigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Porfirigo avoids the body shot from Szopa.
Porfirigo slips under a jab.
Porfirigo loads up on a big right hand but Szopa slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szopa.
Porfirigo needs to keep his hands up - Szopa had a free shot at his head there.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porfirigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Szopa, which made it look bad. #T3#
Porfirigo defending well as Szopa loads up on a big left hand.
Szopa blocks a head kick by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo shoots in but Szopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Szopa misses its intended target.
Szopa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szopa connects with the punch.
Szopa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szopa wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo throws a body shot but no joy.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Porfirigo throws a body punch but Szopa moves out of range.
Szopa misses with an uppercut. Porfirigo saw that one coming.
Szopa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Porfirigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Porfirigo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szopa throws a shot to the body.
Szopa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.#TD#
Szopa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Szopa showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porfirigo wants to control but Szopa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porfirigo defending well though.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szopa postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it. #SUB2#
Porfirigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szopa stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa 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#
Szopa jabs Porfirigo right on the nose. Porfirigo blinks but takes it well.
Szopa swings for the body but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo dives in for a single leg takedown but Szopa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Porfirigo has a takedown stuffed.
Szopa attempts a counter takedown but Porfirigo avoids it well and moves away.
Szopa lands with an uppercut that bounces Porfirigo off the cage and back into range.
Szopa lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szopa cracks Porfirigo with a good jab.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porfirigo moves away.
Porfirigo fails with the takedown.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T1##TD#
Szopa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porfirigo!

Porfirigo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Szopa scores with a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Szopa landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Porfirigo has wrist control.
Porfirigo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Szopa won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet.
Szopa working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szopa defends well.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo is breathing heavily.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.
Ingo Szopa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo pulls Szopa in close to prevent any damage.
Szopa works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Szopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Szopa postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it.
Porfirigo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Szopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Szopa gets to his feet and stands over Porfirigo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Porfirigo felt that one! Szopa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Porfirigo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
A relieved looking Ingo Szopa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Muller throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muller misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muller looks winded!
Davis connects with a body shot.
Muller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Davis lands a big uppercut and Muller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Muller looks OK. Davis waves Muller back to his feet!#ROC#Muller is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Photon Muller has been cut.
Davis throws a pinpoint strike between Muller's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Muller crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Davis scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gervonta Davis!
An out of breath Gervonta Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Striker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker throws a right and a left that Makoba avoids nicely.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Striker misses with a combination
and Striker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Makoba counters with a good low kick that Striker was not able to check.
Striker looks winded!
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Black digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Striker drops Black with a beautiful combination! Black stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker connects with a superb combination that knocks Black out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Striker before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Striker!
Solomon Striker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '.

Event: OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Mendy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szopa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szopa connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendy takes a swing at Szopa's ribcage but misses.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy just misses with a punch to the body.
Szopa misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendy.
Szopa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szopa lands with a right hand.
Mendy scores with a body shot. #T1#
Mendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szopa misses the shot to the body.
Mendy throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Szopa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendy enables Szopa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Szopa postures up. #ES2#
Mendy wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa misses with a looping right.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Szopa cracks Mendy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendy.
Szopa scores with a nice right hand.
Szopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Mendy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Szopa is trying to defend but Mendy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy is nestled in close to Szopa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy winds up and cracks Szopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working Szopa over with strikes.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szopa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working Szopa over with strikes.
Szopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy winds up and cracks Szopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Szopa is rocked!
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Szopa is having none of it.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Szopa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szopa wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Szopa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy scores with a big shot! Szopa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Szopa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
After the big win, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RSE 19: Glorious Death
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Albertson ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen catches Albertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Albertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Albertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Albertson moved out of range.
Albertson goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albertson tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Albertson drops back down to his feet.
Albertson is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.#BC2#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Albertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Albertson out cold! What a finish! Allen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Allen!

Event: MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Perkalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Muller wriggles free and stands up.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Muller throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Perkalla counters with a single leg into guard. Muller didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkalla prevents Muller from getting back to his feet.
Perkalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muller wants to stand but Perkalla is controlling the position.
Perkalla connects with a couple of short punches.
Perkalla controls from within his opponent's guard.
Perkalla cracks Muller with a solid left hand.#T1#
Perkalla prevents Muller from getting back to his feet.
Perkalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perkalla stays in close to Muller's body and controls the position.
Perkalla won't allow Muller to get back to his feet.
Perkalla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perkalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perkalla stays in close to Muller's body and controls the position.
Perkalla 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.
Perkalla postures up and lands a big shot to Muller's brow.
Perkalla throws a big right hand that misses.
Perkalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perkalla landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perkalla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perkalla postures up and lands a big shot to Muller's brow.
Perkalla landing some decent shots from guard.
Perkalla landing with the ground and pound.
Perkalla content to stall in guard here.
Perkalla is in close to Muller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Perkalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perkalla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perkalla stands up over Muller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perkalla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkalla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Perkalla there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkalla.
Muller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing that Perkalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller is trying to buck Perkalla off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but Perkalla is dominant here and he's now got Muller's back!#T1#
Perkalla has Muller flattened out and is raining down punches.
Perkalla has good solid back control here.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perkalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muller is trying to stand back up.
Perkalla is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is taking a good look at Muller as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Perkalla! #ES2#
Muller manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Perkalla gets a double leg takedown into Muller's guard.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Perkalla manages to pass to side control.
Perkalla controlling the pace.
Perkalla prevents Muller from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perkalla lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Perkalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pekka Perkalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkalla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perkalla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkalla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perkalla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perkalla working over Muller with some ground and pound. Muller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Perkalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perkalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perkalla trying to control the pace.
Muller is trying to escape back to his feet but Perkalla uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Perkalla just content to control the position.
Perkalla prevents Muller from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkalla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD#
Perkalla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muller!
Perkalla cracks Muller with a big elbow.
Muller bucks up and tries to throw Perkalla off but instead Perkalla has got his back!
Muller covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Perkalla biding his time, looking for the opening.
Muller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Perkalla off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Perkalla lands strikes to the head.
Perkalla cracks Muller with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Muller from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Perkalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Perkalla. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but Perkalla has full control of the position and if anything, Muller has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Perkalla lands a shot to the head.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but Perkalla has full control of the position and if anything, Muller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Perkalla is landing with strikes. Muller can't take much more of this.
Perkalla scores with strikes from the back. #ROC#Muller is rocked!
Perkalla is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Muller. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Muller is still in real trouble! Can Perkalla finish him?
Perkalla is raining down hard shots and and Muller has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pekka Perkalla!
Pekka Perkalla retains his featherweight title!

Event: NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez jabs Striker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a combination
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.#T1#
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Striker 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.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Striker really felt that one!
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Striker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Striker 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.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker. #T2#
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez feints a counter leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Striker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Striker's head back. #T3#
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez works Striker's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striker doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Hernandez 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#
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Striker's side.#T1#
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Striker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Striker. Those never looked like landing.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker backing away here, and Hernandez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hernandez cracks Striker with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Striker will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez counters with a body kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Striker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker 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.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
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!
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A low kick lands for Hernandez. #T2#
Striker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Striker. That did some damage!
A combination from Striker does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Striker 's knee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hernandez!
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Striker stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Striker shrugs it off. #T4#
Hernandez pushes Striker away with a front kick.
Striker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striker avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Solomon Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez!
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Herrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szopa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herrera scrambles back to his feet.
Szopa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herrera scores with a shot to the body.
Szopa scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szopa's corner calls for a 1-2. Szopa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Szopa misses
and Herrera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Szopa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szopa throws a jab when Herrera was well out of range.
Herrera ducks under a wild hook from Szopa.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Szopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Szopa. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Szopa - just one landing.
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!
Szopa shoots in for a takedown but Herrera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Szopa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Szopa lands an overhand right.
Szopa misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Herrera gets a clinch.
Szopa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herrera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szopa tries to throw a body punch but Herrera avoids it by throwing Szopa back against the cage. #TD#
Szopa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herrera can't fight it off and eventually Szopa manages to take the fight to the floor. Herrera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Szopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herrera 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#
Szopa trying to get back to full guard but Herrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Herrera's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera wants to take Szopa's back here but Szopa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa gets back to half guard.
Szopa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.#SUB#
Szopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szopa is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard.
Herrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Szopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Szopa, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Szopa keeping full guard, as Herrera tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herrera won't allow Szopa to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVR#
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Herrera working for a triangle but Szopa defends it easily.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Szopa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szopa's guard.
Herrera preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Szopa working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera passes into half guard.
Herrera controlling the action here.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Szopa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Szopa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herrera pulls his head out easily.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Szopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szopa is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa moves into full guard.
Szopa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Szopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera trying to control but Szopa is working from the bottom.
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Szopa trying to keep a closed guard but Herrera is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szopa misses with an uppercut.
Herrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szopa.#T3#
Szopa scores with a hook.
Szopa throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Szopa backing away here, and Herrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Szopa sprawls well.#TD#
Szopa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herrera sprawls well initially but Szopa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herrera defending well though.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa is thwarting Herrera's attempts to control the position.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szopa is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera trying to control the position here.
Szopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szopa cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa throws the left hand but Herrera avoids the punch easily.
Szopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Szopa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Szopa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Szopa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Szopa connects with a nice short shot to Herrera's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szopa working Herrera over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Szopa there. #T1#
Herrera taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Szopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Szopa scores with a big shot! Herrera's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Herrera! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.

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