Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Primus. No joy for Forte on that attempt.
No luck for Forte with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Primus gets a double leg takedown into Forte's guard.
Primus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Forte working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus lands a couple of digs.
Primus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Primus lands a couple of digs.
Forte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Primus on the ground.#T1#
Primus controlling from the top position.
Primus works over Forte with some ground and pound from guard.
Primus trying to move into half guard but instead Forte has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Forte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Primus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Primus is tightening it up a little... Forte has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Forte reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Forte taps out! Nice BJJ there by Primus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Markus Primus!
An out of breath Markus Primus 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 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Gordinho misses
and Jolt counters with a two punch combo.
Jolt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordinho back to the cage. Jolt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gordinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordinho needs to keep his hands up - Jolt had a free shot at his head there.
Gordinho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gordinho. Those never looked like landing.
Jolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Jolt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gordinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jolt counters with a shoot takedown. Gordinho fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Jolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordinho keeping full guard, as Jolt tries to pass.
Jolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jolt content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Punchin N\' Chockin inform us that Gordinho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Jolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jolt sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Jolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordinho's head.
Jolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jolt postures up in Gordinho's guard and throws a big left but Gordinho blocks it.
Jolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gordinho looks winded!#T4#
Jolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jolt working some strikes from top position.
Gordinho is looking to stand up but Jolt isn't so interested in that idea.
Jolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordinho is looking to stand up but Jolt isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jolt counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordinho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jolt tries to bum rush Gordinho with a series of wild strikes but Gordinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt 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#
Gordinho misses with a double jab #TD#
and Jolt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordinho's guard.
Jolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Jolt with a nice head shot there.
Gordinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jolt working some strikes from top position.
Jolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gordinho is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Jolt lands a couple of elbows.
Jolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jolt distracts Gordinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jolt is working Gordinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jolt wants to pass the guard but Gordinho is keeping the position.
Gordinho has momentary wrist control but Jolt slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Jolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordinho's head.
Jolt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jolt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordinho taking some punishment here, with Jolt in his half guard.
Jolt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jolt seems to be working for a kimura but Gordinho defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Jolt controlling the pace.
Jolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jolt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jolt controlling from the full mount.
Gordinho trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Jolt with shots to the head and body - Gordinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jolt cracks Gordinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Jolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Gordinho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jolt raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round.
That's time! Jolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gordinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jolt.
No joy there for Gordinho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sylvester Jolt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordinho misses with a hook. Jolt ducked under it nicely.
Gordinho tries to work over Jolt's front leg with a kick but Jolt checks it.
Gordinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordinho.
Gordinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jolt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordinho!
Sylvester Jolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jolt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gordinho's legs.
Gordinho taking a bit of punishment here - Jolt scoring with strikes.
Jolt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gordinho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jolt lands a nice forearm strike.
Gordinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Jolt has hold of Gordinho's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gordinho tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jolt cranks the arm and Gordinho screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gordinho, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sylvester Jolt!

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Barbiroto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbiroto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koscheck connects with a body shot.
Barbiroto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbiroto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koscheck throws a series of punches but Barbiroto moves out of range.
A slow jab from Koscheck misses its intended target.
Barbiroto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koscheck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koscheck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbiroto's hands.
Koscheck connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Barbiroto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koscheck!
Barbiroto working the head with strikes.
Koscheck is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barbiroto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koscheck!
Barbiroto landing shots from mount.
Koscheck is looking to get to half guard.
Barbiroto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Barbiroto looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Koscheck covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Barbiroto!

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Pereira.
Nice uppercut lands for Pereira. That snapped Pu's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Pu moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Pu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Alex Pereira has been cut.
Pu slows down the pace here.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Pu.
I was talking to Pu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pereira dodges an elbow strike from Pu.
Pereira tries to circle away but Pu has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Pu wants the takedown. Pereira is fighting it off but Pu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pereira's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pu throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pu 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. #T1#
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Pu rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pu pulls Pereira into guard. #SUB#
Pu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Pereira stands up from Pu's guard - Pereira perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Pereira finds it's way through Pu's defenses.
Pereira jabs Pu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Pu drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage. #T3#
Pu fails to pull guard.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but Pu has the dominant position.
Pereira tries to break free but Pu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pu manages to break the clinch.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pu misses with a head kick.
Pu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Tang Pu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pu forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Pu manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Pereira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Pu has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Pu.
Pu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Pu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pu misses with a knee strike.
Pereira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Pu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Pu's ribs.#TD#
Pu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Son Tang Pu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Pereira's cut.
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##CL#
Pu closes the distance and clinches.
Pu scores with a shoulder strike.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Pereira avoiding damage as Pu throws knees to the body.
Pu presses Pereira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pu is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pereira wants to break free but Pu has control. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pu closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pu has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pu keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Pu clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Pu tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Pu drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Pu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pu closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Pu decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Pereira stands up from Pu's guard - Pereira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Pu shakes it off.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira thows a leg kick but Pu checks it
and Pu counters with a left and a right that stings Pereira. #KD2#
Pereira drops Pu with a left and a right! Oh, Pu is hurt - Pereira dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Pu is rocked!
Pu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Pu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pereira's best efforts.
Pu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pu has his hands clasped together around Pereira's back. He's all about the action.#SU2#
Pereira decides to stand and escape the position.
Pu seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Pu gets a clinch.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Pu. #BC#
Pu breaks the clinch.
Pu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but Pu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Tang Pu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pu moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Pu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the cage.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pu has double underhooks. #T4#
Pu pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira takes a swing at Pu's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pu.
Alex Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira feints a jab promting Pu to slip. Pereira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Pu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Pereira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Pu takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Pu pulls guard effortlessly.
Pu managing to control the position. #SUB#
Pu working for a triangle but Pereira defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu is pulling down on Pereira's head to control his posture. #T1#
Pu'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.
Pu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pereira. No joy for Pu on that attempt.
A punch combination from Pereira misses. #CL#
Pu clinches up against the cage.
Pereira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Pu successfully pulls guard.
Pu controlling the position.#T3#
Pu continues to stall.#SU2#
Pereira gets to his feet. Pu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pu looks for a takedown but Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Pu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pereira with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Pereira.#CL#
Pu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pu fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Pereira lands a big shot that drops Pu! Can he finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pu has his hands on Pereira's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Pu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pu controlling the position.#ES#
Pu uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Pereira.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Pereira!

Event: HFA 22
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gilmore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pereira with the inside leg kick.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Gilmore cracks Pereira with a good jab.
Gilmore connects with a jab.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Gilmore. Beautiful body shot.
Gilmore's corner calls for a 1-2. Gilmore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gilmore throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gilmore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gilmore tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Gilmore is out of range.
Gilmore lands with a cross.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gilmore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilmore misses the target.
Pereira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gilmore.
Good exchange - Gilmore coming out on top.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pereira 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.
Gilmore throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Gilmore throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Gilmore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Gilmore misses. #T2#
Gilmore scores with a hook.
Gilmore checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Gilmore avoids them all with ease.
Pereira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gilmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gilmore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira looks winded!
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Gilmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmore lands a slapping body shot.
Gilmore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily.
Pereira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmore.
Gilmore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Pereira moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Gilmore darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilmore has double underhooks.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gilmore.
Gilmore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Gilmore lands an uppercut.
Gilmore works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.
Gilmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Gilmore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore cracks Pereira with a nice body shot.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Gilmore lands a shot to the body.
Gilmore cracks Pereira with a nice body shot.
Gilmore pushes Pereira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gilmore.
Gilmore is working Pereira over against the cage.
Gilmore digs a right hand underneath Pereira's ribcage. Pereira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilmore lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilmore scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilmore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not.
Gilmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilmore lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Gilmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gilmore scores with a jab.
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Alex Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gilmore finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Gilmore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gilmore pushes Pereira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore lands with a short shot to the head.
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
Gilmore is working Pereira over against the cage.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Gilmore lands a body shot.
Pereira tries to circle away but Gilmore has him pinned against the cage.
Gilmore lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Gilmore lands a left hand.
Gilmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilmore gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore lands a body shot.
Gilmore pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gilmore.
Gilmore lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Gilmore.
A left hand lands to the body for Gilmore.
Gilmore lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilmore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Pereira is rocked!
Gilmore dips a shoulder and cracks Pereira with a mighty uppercut! Pereira falls back against the cage and Gilmore unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pereira 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 - Gilmore screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Gilmore!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 102
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalim Forte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forte misses with a low kick.
Forte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Forte shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Forte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Forte.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Forte darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Forte into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Clay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clay has Forte pressed against the cage, preventing Forte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forte is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay leaning against his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalling in the clinch from Clay.
Clay receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Forte pushes off an throws an elbow but Clay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Clay.
Clay slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Clay.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Forte.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Forte with that takedown attempt.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Forte shakes him off and moves away.
Forte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carmelo Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Forte shoots in and drives through. Clay sprawls well.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forte takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Forte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Forte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Forte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Forte misses with a wild body shot.
Clay wants to counter the offense by Forte and move into the clinch position.
Forte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Forte persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forte takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay wants to counter the offense by Forte and move into the clinch position.
Forte looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Forte fails to land with a series of punches.
Forte is breathing heavily.#T4#
Forte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Forte throws the kick towards the body but Clay avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Forte.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte misses with a few strikes there.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Forte.
Forte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clay.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clay as he jumps to the side.
Forte misses with a body kick.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalim Forte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Forte wants to land a leg kick but Clay is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Forte.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Forte shakes him off and moves away.
Clay slips under a jab from Forte.
Forte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clay defends well and Forte ends up having to push Clay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Clay keeps control of Forte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Clay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte jumps guard but Clay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Clay controlling the action here for a moment.
Forte leaning against his opponent.
Clay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Forte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Clay.
Forte looks for the body kick but Clay saw that one coming.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Sloppy strikes from Forte. Those never looked like landing.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Forte.
Forte is looking to wear down Clay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forte looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Forte tries to land a leg kick but Clay saw it coming and moves away.
Forte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.#T3#
Forte throws a big shot that misses.
Forte throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Forte throws a leg kick but Clay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forte tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forte tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forte throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte misses with a wild combination.
Clay wants to counter the offense by Forte and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Forte misses the shot to the body.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Forte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Forte settles back down.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Forte's head and hops out.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
Forte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Forte shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Forte. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forte throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalim Forte dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Forte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Forte misses with the combination.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Forte.
Forte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forte misses with a double jab.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Jalim Forte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forte throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forte or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Forte misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clay checks a leg kick.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forte looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forte fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Clay checks a low kick from Forte.
Forte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalim Forte is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Forte #CL2#
and Clay counters by clinching up.
Clay taking a breather.
Clay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Forte up against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Forte fails to land.
Forte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Clay.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clay.
Clay prevents a body shot from Forte.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Forte is trying to pull guard but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Forte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clay smiles and moves away.
Forte throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Forte throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.
Forte looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Forte throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Forte shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Forte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forte throws a low kick, looking for Clay's leg but Clay calmly moves out of range.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forte.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forte throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Forte pushes him away.
Forte throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Forte.
Forte sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Forte avoids it this time.
Forte fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalim Forte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Forte, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalim Forte!

Event: HFA 18
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Andrews has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrews.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Andrews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Andrews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pereira.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrews scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Andrews pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch.
Andrews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Pereira has been cut.
Andrews throws an overhand right that drops Pereira like a sack of potatoes! Andrews dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osvaldo Andrews!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Osvaldo Andrews made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Armstrong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barbiroto to get to his feet. #TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barbiroto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Barbiroto manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Barbiroto has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Barbiroto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbiroto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbiroto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Barbiroto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Armstrong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong wants to stand but Barbiroto has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Armstrong has hold of Barbiroto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barbiroto seems comfortable defending it but Armstrong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barbiroto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barbiroto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Armstrong couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelvin Armstrong!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Burzum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burzum takes a swing at Forte's ribcage but misses.
Burzum scores with a nice right hand.
Forte shoots in for a double leg but Burzum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forte looks for a takedown but Burzum sprawls well.
Forte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burzum circles away quickly and effectively.
Forte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burzum.
Forte shoots for a double leg takedown but Burzum sprawls well. He's pushed Forte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte tries to close the distance and clinch but Burzum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Burzum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burzum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forte doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Burzum.
Forte needs to keep his hands up - Burzum had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burzum.#CUT2#It looks like Jalim Forte has been cut.#T1#
Forte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burzum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forte in his tracks.
Burzum stuns Forte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burzum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Burzum pushes Forte up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Burzum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus Burzum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Burzum moves into range and clinches up with Forte.#BC2#
Burzum manages to break the clinch.
Burzum thuds a left hand into Forte's body.
Burzum cracks a nice hook into Forte's ribs.
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!
Burzum lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Burzum works Forte's body with a nice hook.
Burzum lands with an overhand left.
Forte with a poor takedown
and Burzum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Burzum as he connects with a hook.
Burzum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burzum scores with a hook.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burzum swivels and escapes.
Burzum connects with a nice looking jab.
Burzum scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Burzum.#T3#
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burzum lands a jab to the nose.
Burzum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burzum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Forte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burzum, as that shot connected.
Burzum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forte rather than just go for the knockout.
Burzum digs a good body shot into Forte's ribs.
Burzum with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burzum lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Burzum scores with a shot to the body.
Burzum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance.
Forte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burzum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Forte scrambles back to his feet.
Burzum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burzum scores with a jab.
Burzum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burzum scores with a body shot.
Burzum lands a body shot.
Burzum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forte's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burzum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Burzum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalim Forte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Forte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burzum throws a shot to the body.
Maximus Burzum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Burzum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burzum cracks Forte with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Burzum. #BC2#
Burzum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burzum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burzum lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burzum to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum jabs at Forte's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance. #T1#
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum lands a head shot.
Jab from Burzum.
Forte ducks right into an uppercut from Burzum.
Burzum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Forte is rocked!
Burzum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Forte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burzum fakes the body blow, causing Forte to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Forte goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Burzum!

Event: NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Gordinho throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingston as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gordinho.
Gordinho throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordinho's sensitive parts.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordinho is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordinho being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a right hand.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingston.
Kingston works on Gordinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston works on Gordinho's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston. #T2#
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Gordinho's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kingston lands an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Gordinho is rocked!
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Kingston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kingston presses Gordinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston has Gordinho pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston. #T3#
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kingston gets through Gordinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston digs a right hand into Gordinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordinho's gas tank.
Kingston avoiding damage.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston has Gordinho pushed against the cage.
Kingston digs a right hand into Gordinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordinho's gas tank.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Kingston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston stalls.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordinho letting Kingston take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Kingston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kingston clinches up against the cage.
Kingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston has Gordinho pushed against the cage.
Kingston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston has Gordinho pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koen Kingston.#CL2#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards. #T1#
Kingston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Kingston.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordinho takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
Oh Gordinho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordinho's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordinho drops to his knees and Kingston pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brice Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Wilcox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilcox misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox slips a jab from Lee.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Wilcox misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a nice head kick!
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Wilcox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilcox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilcox tries to clinch up
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilcox looks winded!
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilcox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilcox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Wilcox misses the body punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee connects with a jab.
Jeong Yeong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Wilcox tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee catches Wilcox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Wilcox with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Wilcox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wilcox walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Wilcox shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wilcox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Wilcox's belly button to the back.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilcox thinking.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.
Wilcox is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilcox.#T1#
Wilcox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee jabs at Wilcox's body.
Wilcox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilcox will feel that in the morning.
Lee sizes up Wilcox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilcox wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee cracks Wilcox with an open hand slap.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee connects with the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeong Yeong Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee lands a jab.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Wilcox
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Lee.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges. #T4#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilcox.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilcox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilcox has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Brice Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee digs a good hook to Wilcox's body.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilcox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.#T1#
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilcox misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee cracks Wilcox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilcox walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilcoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee cracks Wilcox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands.
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!
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilcox's head.
Wilcox takes one to the chin there.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilcox closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilcox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Wilcox needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Wilcox misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilcox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee catches Wilcox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands.
Wilcox shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brice Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeong Yeong Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox takes a kick to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Barbiroto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chapman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Chapman stops Barbiroto from passing to mount.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbiroto on the ground.#SUB2#
Barbiroto tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Barbiroto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Barbiroto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbiroto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barbiroto prevents Chapman from improving his position.
Chapman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbiroto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbiroto's back!
Chapman landing with strikes.
Chapman avoiding Barbiroto 's attempts to control his hands.
Chapman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barbiroto.
Barbiroto is trying to remain composed but Chapman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barbiroto is trapped and Chapman is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Chapman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chapman doesn't have the hooks in and Barbiroto manages to turn into his guard.
Chapman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbiroto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chapman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbiroto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chapman is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman advances to half guard.
Chapman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbiroto reverses the position - he's now on top in Chapman's guard.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbiroto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman 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#
Chapman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbiroto defends it easily.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chapman has momentary wrist control but Barbiroto slips an elbow through the middle.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chapman stands and throws Barbiroto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chapman working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbiroto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chapman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbiroto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chapman but great work by Barbiroto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman gets full guard.
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Barbiroto will probably get the nod.
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#
Barbiroto staying out of range there.#TD2#
Barbiroto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto distracts Chapman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto throws a big right hand that misses.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbiroto's guard. #REVR#
Barbiroto looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbiroto, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbiroto has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Barbiroto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman slips a nice elbow through Barbiroto's hands, connecting with Barbiroto's forehead.
Chapman winds up and cracks Barbiroto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbiroto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Barbiroto is in trouble now - Chapman has advanced to mount!
Chapman unloading with bombs!
Chapman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nick Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbiroto hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chapman is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbiroto frees his head quite easily.
Barbiroto wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Barbiroto is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Chapman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barbiroto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barbiroto!
Barbiroto working some strikes from top position.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet. #SUB#
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbiroto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbiroto wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chapman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbiroto is working Chapman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Chapman 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.
Barbiroto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbiroto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbiroto pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Barbiroto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Chapman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chapman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbiroto to the ground. Chapman is now in Barbiroto's guard.

Barbiroto pushes Chapman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Barbiroto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbiroto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chapman defending well though.
Barbiroto drops an elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbiroto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barbiroto keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Chapman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Barbiroto controls Chapman momentarily but Chapman frees himself.
Chapman is looking to pass into half guard but Barbiroto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barbiroto is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chapman looking for a guillotine here but Barbiroto defends easily.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbiroto is one step ahead there.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barbiroto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chapman tries to bench press Barbiroto off him but Barbiroto keeps the position.
Chapman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbiroto's best efforts.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbiroto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Barbiroto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Barbiroto scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.#SUB#
Barbiroto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbiroto has managed to get both his arms back between Chapman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbiroto defends well.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment.
Barbiroto slips nicely into half guard.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barbiroto looking to pass the guard.
Barbiroto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Barbiroto chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Barbiroto tries to pass. #SUB#
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felipe Barbiroto!

Event: OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gordinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordinho is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Garcia is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gordinho fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Garcia from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gordinho! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeca Gordinho!
Zeca Gordinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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