Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Duarte looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Duarte drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Burns looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duarte wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duarte.
Duarte works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Duarte gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Duarte closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Duarte pulls guard.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duarte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Duarte looking to control. #SUB2#
Duarte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Burns should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duarte has tightened it up now! Burns should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Preston Duarte!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Schneider throws the left hand but Blanchard avoids the punch easily.
Schneider throws an off balance right hand
and Blanchard counters with a two punch combo.
Schneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schneider dips to his left and cracks Blanchard with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Schneider.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blanchard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schneider prevents it.
Blanchard fails to pull guard.
Schneider pushes Blanchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schneider prevents Blanchard from breaking the clinch.
Blanchard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Schneider.
Blanchard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Schneider on the inside.
Good body shot from Schneider.
Blanchard is breathing heavily.#TD#
Blanchard manages to pull guard. #T1#
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.
Schneider controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
Schneider's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneider might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blanchard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schneider 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.
Blanchard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Schneider clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Schneider. #BC2#
Schneider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanchard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayden Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Schneider has managed to clinch.
Blanchard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schneider slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Schneider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schneider lands a head shot.#CL2#
Schneider moves into range and clinches up with Blanchard.
A short uppercut from Schneider.
Nice body punch from Schneider - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Schneider lands with a short shot to the head.
Schneider lands a right hand.
Schneider lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Schneider.
A body shot lands from Schneider.
Schneider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Schneider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schneider instigates a clinch.
Schneider presses Blanchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Schneider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schneider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schneider, as that shot connected.
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!
Schneider connects with a crisp jab.
Blanchard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schneider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Schneider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schneider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Schneider instigates a clinch.
Schneider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schneider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blanchard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blanchard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schneider lands a shot to the body.
Schneider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schneider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schneider lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Blanchard is rocked!
Schneider has had enough of the clinch but Blanchard keeps him there for the moment.
Schneider lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Schneider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blanchard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Blanchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanchard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schneider counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanchard misses with a few strikes there.
Schneider feints the counter takedown.
Blanchard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blanchard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schneider lands a jab to the head.
Blanchard walks straight into a right hand from Schneider - that's dropped him! Schneider jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blanchard from any more punishment! Blanchard complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Micah Schneider!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Balzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Balzak circles away.
Balzak looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
A head kick by Armstrong misses
and Balzak counters with a straight right hand.
Balzak misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Armstrong wants it to stay on the feet.
Balzak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Balzak looks for the body kick but Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Balzak manages to avoid it.
Balzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balzak throws a head kick that misses
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Balzak circles away and keeps his distance.
Balzak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balzak misses with a double jab.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Balzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Balzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Balzak.
Balzak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Armstrong defends it nicely.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Balzak moves out of range.
Balzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Balzak keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Balzak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armstrong defends it well.
Balzak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Armstrong is able to avoid easily.
Armstrong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balzak throws a counter combo.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Balzak moves out of range.
Armstrong backing away here, and Balzak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Balzak. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Balzak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clinton Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong leaves Balzak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Balzak.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Balzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Balzak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Balzak misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Balzak misses.
Balzak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Balzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balzak doesn't seem bothered though.
Balzak looks winded!
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clinton Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balzak misses with a kick to the body.
Balzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Balzak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balzak.#CL2#
Balzak instigates a clinch.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Balzak won't allow it.
Balzak is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong is trying to push Balzak away but Balzak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Balzak won't allow it.
Balzak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Balzak wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Balzak lands with a left to the head.
Balzak prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Balzak has him pinned against the cage.
Balzak wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balzak is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong is trying to push Balzak away but Balzak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
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 Clinton Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Balzak keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Balzak throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armstrong is looking to land body kicks.
Balzak avoids the body shot from Armstrong. #CL2#
Balzak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balzak tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Balzak is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong tries to break free but Balzak pushes him back against the cage.
Balzak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong looking to stall.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balzak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Balzak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Balzak is controlling the position.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Balzak tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Balzak is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Balzak prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balzak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong thuds a left hand into Balzak's body.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Armstrong.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Balzak circles away.
Clinton Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Balzak closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Balzak won't allow it.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Balzak. #BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Balzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balzak throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balzak looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Balzak.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
Balzak is breathing heavily.#T3#
Balzak misses with a few strikes there.
Balzak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Balzak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balzak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Balzak pushes him off.
Armstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Balzak closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Balzak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Armstrong moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Balzak! Armstrong continues to tee off on Balzak, landing with a left and a right! Armstrong connects with a right hand that leaves Balzak sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Armstrong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinton Armstrong!

Event: MMA Hype -2-
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Arnetta gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch. #BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Arnetta. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briggs showed some decent athleticism there.
Arnetta gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Briggs has gone for a leg lock! Arnetta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Briggs's guard.#REVB#
Arnetta trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnetta trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Arnetta advances to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnetta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arnetta wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Briggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnetta pulls his head out easily.
Arnetta passes to side control.
Arnetta trying to control the position but Briggs is working away.
Arnetta has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Arnetta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Briggs is controlling an arm, preventing Arnetta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Briggs is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arnetta working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Briggs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Arnetta! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikel Arnetta!

Event: HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escobar is stalling here.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side. #CL2#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Clinton Armstrong has been cut.#T2##CL2#
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Escobar. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Escobar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Escobar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar fails to pull guard. #T4#
Armstrong is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it. #BC2#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong leaves Escobar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escobar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#CL2#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch.
Escobar stalling.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage. #BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Armstrong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedro Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side. #CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.#TD2#
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position. #T4#
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Armstrong is working an open guard so Escobar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Escobar.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Escobar jumps guard.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Escobar pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Escobar is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Armstrong manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Armstrong is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escobar.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Escobar successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Armstrong clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Escobar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##TD2#
Escobar decides to pull guard.
Armstrong tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom.
Pedro Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar!

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Mma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mma throws a leg kick but Soares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares lands an uppercut.
Mma takes a shot to the head.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mma is trying to stall.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Soares has him pressed against the cage.
Soares misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Soares tightens his grip and picks Mma up, before dumping him to the ground. Mma manages to land in guard.
Soares won't allow Mma to get back to his feet.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
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!
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Mma wants to stand but Soares is controlling the position.
Soares 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.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Mma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soares connects with a couple of short punches.
Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Mma wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it. #ES2#
Mma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Soares has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Soares has picked Mma up - he's going for a ride! Soares dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Soares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mma takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Mma.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soares tries to clinch up
and Mma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Soares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mma did well to prevent Soares getting side control.

Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Mma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Mma controls the action.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soares working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Soares - that landed with a thud.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Soares.
Soares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mma looks winded!
Mma has had enough of the clinch but Soares keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Soares is leaning against Mma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Soares has the dominant position.
Soares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mma.
Soares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Soares.
A short left from Soares.
Soares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Soares as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Soares.
Soares cracks Mma with a nice body shot.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mma is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Soares.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soares.
Soares is working Mma over against the cage.#TD#
Soares turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mma to see if he's OK.
Soares is working Mma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mma to see if he's OK.
Soares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mma some visible discomfort.
Mma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Soares grinds an elbow into Mma's temple.
Soares grinds an elbow into Mma's temple.
Soares lands an elbow.
Mma taking a bit of punishment here - Soares scoring with strikes.
Mma is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Mma is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares trying to control the action but Mma is working from the bottom.
Mma is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
Soares scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mma is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Soares can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gilbervan Soares made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Riku as he connects with a hook.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane defending well as Riku loads up on a big left hand.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riku throws a body kick that misses.
Riku throws an off balance right hand
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
Keane lands a nice hook to Riku's body. Riku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Keane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Keane sends Riku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keane is motioning to the referee to let Riku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Riku is rocked!
Keane misses with a body shot.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keane scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riku misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Riku toppling to the canvas! Riku scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!
Riku is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane pounces like a tiger and cracks Riku with a vicious hook! Riku is down but not out! Keane follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Keane!

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Viki.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viki scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Viki misses.
Viki misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Viki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Viki shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Viki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viki throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viki misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Viki avoids it with no problem.
Viki throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viki swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a crisp right that sends Viki to the canvas! Barbosa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A very excited looking Edson Bidon Barbosa 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: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falcon is looking for a counter combo.
Shashi ducks right into an uppercut from Falcon.
Shashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Falcon. Those never looked like landing.
Shashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcon fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Shashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shashi 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.#SUB2#
Falcon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falcon has managed to get both his arms back between Shashi's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Falcon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shashi looking for subs off his back but Falcon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Falcon prevents Shashi from improving his position.
Falcon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi tries to get to full guard but Falcon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions off his back.
Falcon slips a nice elbow through Shashi's hands, connecting with Shashi's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falcon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Falcon moves nicely into side control.
Shashi is looking for a sweep.
Falcon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shashi keeps working.
Shashi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcon trying to control the action but Shashi is working from the bottom.
Falcon controls the position. #T3#
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shashi regains half guard.
Shashi is looking to improve his position.
Shashi is looking to control Falcon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shashi avoid being mounted?
Falcon uses his free foot to push down on Shashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shashi.
Falcon landing strikes from the mount and Shashi is in trouble!
Shashi taking shots to the head. #ROC#Shashi is rocked!
Shashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shashi is still in real trouble! Can Falcon finish him?#T4#
Falcon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shashi looks a forlorn figure.
A big strike lands for Falcon! That's really hurt Shashi and he's turned his back - Falcon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Falcon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Falcon!
After winning the bout, Jack Falcon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Brand works Tsmfimsfnd's body with a nice hook.
Brand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Brand lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tsmfimsfnd to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tsmfimsfnd looks to clinch but Brand throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tsmfimsfnd taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: Sunday Sesh 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pawlikowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Pawlikowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. #CL2#
Pawlikowski gets a clinch.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pawlikowski into the cage.
Pawlikowski prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pawlikowski regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Pawlikowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Lee controls Pawlikowski momentarily but Pawlikowski frees himself.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlikowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Pawlikowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pawlikowski being controlled here momentarily.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee controlling the position.
Pawlikowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee keeping full guard, as Pawlikowski tries to pass.
Pawlikowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee controlling Pawlikowski's posture.
Pawlikowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pawlikowski moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pawlikowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range. #CL2#
Pawlikowski rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawlikowski taking a breather.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pawlikowski into the cage.
Pawlikowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawlikowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlikowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlikowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawlikowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pawlikowski jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Pawlikowski pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlikowski looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pawlikowski misses with a two punch combination.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pawlikowski shows good takedown defense.
Pawlikowski falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Lee moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pawlikowski manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pawlikowski has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pawlikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlikowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Pawlikowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Pawlikowski moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Pawlikowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pawlikowski is looking to clinch.
Pawlikowski throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
As Pawlikowski tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pawlikowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Pawlikowski is breathing heavily.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee backing away here, and Pawlikowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Pawlikowski fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Pawlikowski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlikowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Pawlikowski tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Pawlikowski back against the cage.
Pawlikowski is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Pawlikowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pawlikowski.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Lee has been cut.#CL2#
Pawlikowski darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Pawlikowski is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pawlikowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawlikowski prevents it. #TD2#
Pawlikowski has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Pawlikowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4##SU2#
Pawlikowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Danga de danga de dang - Pawlikowski scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Pawlikowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Pawlikowski tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Pawlikowski stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Pawlikowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pawlikowski looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Pawlikowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pawlikowski looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlikowski misses with a few strikes there.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pawlikowski.
Nice shot lands for Lee.#CL2#
Pawlikowski closes the distance and clinches.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Pawlikowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawlikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Pawlikowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it. #TD2#
Pawlikowski jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is keeping the position.
Pawlikowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawlikowski is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Pawlikowski controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Pawlikowski tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pawlikowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls and moves away.
Pawlikowski throws a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Pawlikowski throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls and moves away.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Pawlikowski wants to clinch.
Pawlikowski misses with a double jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Pawlikowski.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Pawlikowski avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Lee rushes Pawlikowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee keeps control of Pawlikowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Pawlikowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlikowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlikowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeff Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlikowski.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pawlikowski stops a takedown attempt from Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Pawlikowski.
Well Pawlikowski 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Pawlikowski!

Event: HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Mataratsi goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Mataratsi misses the shot to the body.
Love works Mataratsi's body with a nice hook.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love is looking to score with low kicks.
Mataratsi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataratsi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Love stuffs the takedown attempt from Mataratsi. Mataratsi gets slowly back to his feet.
Love appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Mataratsi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataratsi throws a body kick that misses.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Love tries a low kick but Mataratsi avoids it.
Mataratsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Love bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mataratsi's head.#CL#
Love closes the distance and clinches.
Mataratsi being controlled against the cage.
Mataratsi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mataratsi tries to circle away but Love has him pinned against the cage.
Love stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Love tries to work over Mataratsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataratsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataratsi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Love after a bit of a struggle.
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
A left hand lands to the body for Love. #T2#
A short left from Love.
Mataratsi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataratsi is looking to break free of the clinch but Love has double underhooks.
Love is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataratsi controls his hands.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love tries to work over Mataratsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Love lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mataratsi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mataratsi breaks from the clinch.
Love throws a leg kick but Mataratsi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love looks to land a combination but Mataratsi avoids it well. #CL#
Love clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
Mataratsi stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Love - that landed with a thud.
Love is pushing Mataratsi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've been informed that Mataratsi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Love works on Mataratsi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Mataratsi manages to break the clinch.
Mataratsi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
Mataratsi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Love misses with a right hand
and Mataratsi counters with a nice uppercut.
Love lands a nice hook to Mataratsi's body. Mataratsi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Mataratsi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Love, pushing him back against the cage.
Love working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Mataratsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataratsi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
Love stalling against the cage.
Mataratsi is trying to pull guard but Love turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mataratsi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Love just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mataratsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataratsi's elbow.
A short right from Love.
Mataratsi can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Love 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#
Mataratsi cracks a nice hook into Love's ribs.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mataratsi jabs at Love's body.
Mason Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataratsi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mataratsi shoots in and drives through. Love sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mataratsi.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Mataratsi.
Mataratsi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Mataratsi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Love scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataratsi is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Mataratsi shoots in for a double leg but Love sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Love pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mataratsi is out of range and Love settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Mataratsi blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Love misses with a body shot
and Mataratsi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Love thinking.
Brendan Mataratsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mataratsi throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range.
Mataratsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mataratsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
Love misses with a low kick.
Mataratsi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mataratsi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mataratsi fails with a takedown attempt.
Love has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Love scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mataratsi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mataratsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.#T2##CL#
Love closes the distance and pushes Mataratsi back into the cage.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Love - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Love tries to throw a body punch but Mataratsi avoids it by throwing Love back against the cage.
Mataratsi is trying to drag Love to the mat but Love just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Love scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason Love has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataratsi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mataratsi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Mataratsi ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Mataratsi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mataratsi throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
Mataratsi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
Mataratsi wants to clinch.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Mataratsi with that takedown attempt.
Mataratsi shoots for a takedown but Love saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Love half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Love. Beautiful body shot.
Love throws a nice looking combination but Mataratsi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love misses with a low kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Love.
Mataratsi tries to clinch up.
Mataratsi has a takedown stuffed.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataratsi checks a leg kick.
Mataratsi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Love sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Love feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mataratsi can do to turn this around?
Mataratsi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love slaps away a takedown attempt from Mataratsi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mataratsi drives through with a takedown into guard.

Love manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Love dominated that second round.
That's time! Love's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mataratsi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Love counters with a left to the body.
Mataratsi checks the leg kick.
Love connects with an inside leg kick.
Mataratsi has his takedown stuffed
and Love counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mataratsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Mataratsi has a takedown stuffed.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Mataratsi.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Mataratsi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mataratsi tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love cracks a nice hook into Mataratsi's ribs.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mataratsi avoids the body shot from Love.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataratsi was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Mataratsi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Love fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mataratsi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Mataratsi with that takedown attempt.
Mataratsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Mataratsi should have avoided that one.
Mataratsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Love counters with a leg kick.
Mataratsi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mataratsi tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Love scoring well with a low kick there.
Love lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mataratsi looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.#T2##CL#
Love clinches with his opponent.
Love softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
Love lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
Love is working Mataratsi over against the cage.
Love tries a body shot but Mataratsi blocks it.
Love lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mataratsi or not.
Love works on Mataratsi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mataratsi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mataratsi tries to pull guard but Love holds him up against the cage and eventually Mataratsi drops back down to his feet.
Love lands a hook that snaps the head of Mataratsi backwards.
Love prevents Mataratsi from breaking the clinch.
Mataratsi prevents a body shot from Love. #T3#
Love digs a right hand into Mataratsi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mataratsi's gas tank.
A short right from Love on the inside.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Mataratsi.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love tries to throw a body punch but Mataratsi avoids it by throwing Love back against the cage.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love lands with a light punch inside.
Love tries to work over Mataratsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataratsi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataratsi is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Mataratsi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Love after a bit of a struggle.
Mataratsi blocks a body shot from Love.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataratsi. #T4#
Love misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love is leaning against Mataratsi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Love tries a body shot but Mataratsi blocks it.
Love is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Love lands a nice uppercut.
Love is pressed up against the cage. Mataratsi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Love down to the mat. Love avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Love walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mataratsi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mataratsi feints the counter takedown.
Mataratsi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Love.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataratsi prevents a body shot from Love.
Mataratsi wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
Love makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brendan Mataratsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mataratsi tries to land knees in the clinch but Love avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Love 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 William Peck scores the fight for Mason Love!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Mason Love!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mason Love!

Mason Love wins by unanimous decision!
Mason Love decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Viki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren misses with the head strike. #T1#
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Viki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viki.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viki's elbow.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Viki blocks a body shot from Askren.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Viki's head.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Viki prevents a body shot from Askren.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren leaning against his opponent.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Viki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Viki scores with a decent looking hook.
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren looks to clinch
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
Viki scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Viki circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Askren drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Viki follows Askren to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 14
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Liee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liee moves out of range of the strikes.
Liee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liee. That's going to slow Shashi down.
Shashi misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Shashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Liee's guard.
Shashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liee! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liee trying to control the position but Shashi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi is trying to improve his position.
Liee working away.#T1##SU#
Liee stands up and beckons Shashi to his feet.
Liee misses with a double jab.
Liee misses with a body shot.
Liee tries to bum rush Shashi with a series of wild strikes but Shashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Liee circles away.
Shashi tries to clinch but Liee is having none of it.
Liee swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Liee as Shashi shoots in.
A combination from Liee does no damage.
Shashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Shashi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liee to the ground. Shashi is now in Liee's guard.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liee is keeping the position for now.
Shashi wanted to stand there but Liee had control of the position. #T2#
Shashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shashi trying to control but Liee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liee is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liee defends well.#SUB#
Liee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shashi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Liee is retaining full guard.
Shashi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Shashi thows a huge punch but Liee dodges it nicely.
Shashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liee's head. #SUB2#
Shashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Liee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajetan Shashi!
A very excited looking Cajetan Shashi 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.
Brusse Liee was interviewed post fight and said 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Shinnie lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mspomfad. Mspomfad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Mspomfad ducks straight into an uppercut from Shinnie and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Mspomfad manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#Mspomfad is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Shinnie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Mspomfad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinnie batters Mspomfad with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mspomfad is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shinnie lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mspomfad to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shinnie is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tail manages to avoid it.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Tail ducks down to avoid it.
Tail looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riku clobbers Tail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Riku pushes Tail off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tail counters with a takedown into side control.

Riku explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tail blocks a leg kick.
Tail is looking to counter the offense by Riku and move into the clinch.
Riku wants to slow Tail down by chopping away at his legs.
Tail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riku manages to circle out of the way.
Riku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Tail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tail staying out of range there.
Tail tries to counter by clinching up but Riku breaks away and moves out of range.
Riku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Riku pushes Tail off and gets back to his feet.
Riku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tail's head backwards.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Tail moved out of range.
Lazuran Riku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Riku scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tail or perhaps it was just good defense by Riku, which made it look bad.
Both fighters circling a little - Riku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tail shoots in but no luck this time.
Riku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Tail ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Tail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riku manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Riku misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Tail counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riku controlling the position.
Riku wants to get back to his feet but Tail is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail stands and throws Riku's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riku, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riku is not content to let Tail control the position. #T4##SUB#
Tail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tail trying to control the position but Riku is working away.
Riku is looking for a sweep.
Tail trying to control the action but Riku is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Riku misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Tail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tail. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Tail drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tail is stalling in the full guard.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail prevents Riku from getting back to his feet.
Riku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riku is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazuran Riku has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Tail throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riku preventing the sweep. #T3#
Tail trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riku throws a chopping leg kick but Tail manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tail shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riku sprawls well. Riku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tail gets slowly back to his feet.
Riku wants to slow Tail down by chopping away at his legs.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Riku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tail momentarily.
Riku misses with a body punch #CL#
and Tail counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riku lands an uppercut.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Lazuran Riku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riku swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Tail moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tail has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tail is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riku to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tail staying out of range there.
Tail has his takedown stuffed
and Riku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tail walks into a stiff left hand from Riku.
Riku misses with a double jab #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riku is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tail dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Riku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riku is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tail slows the pace down.
Riku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riku keeps working. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riku tries to bench press Tail off him but Tail keeps the position.
Riku bucks up and tries to throw Tail off but instead Tail has got his back!#T3#
Riku wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tail is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Riku is defending well though. Tail let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Tail working for a choke but Riku is defending well.
Tail wants to control but Riku is keeping busy.
Riku tries to escape the position. #T4#
Tail trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Riku doesn't escape. #SUB#
Tail is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riku is trying to defend against the choke here but Tail has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tail Tightens the hold and Riku taps out furiously! Tail displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snail Tail!
In his post fight interview, Snail Tail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Red Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Red Eagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Red Eagle has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Red Eagle has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand tries to break free but Red Eagle pushes him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
Red Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Brand moves out of range.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Brand against the ropes.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand blocks an elbow strike from Red Eagle. #BC2#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Red Eagle won't allow it.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand blocks a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Red Eagle closes the distance and pushes Brand back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A short right from Red Eagle.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Brand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Red Eagle.
Still in the clinch, Red Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.#BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Red Eagle has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch. #BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and 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!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Red Eagle.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Brand blocks the elbow strike.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle drops Brand with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brand! Red Eagle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Teteny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Teteny has hold of Leekpai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leekpai seems comfortable defending it but Teteny has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leekpai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leekpai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Teteny couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny!

Event: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
McBiden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBiden throws out a loose jab but Mataratsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mataratsi swings away with a body shot that misses
and McBiden counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Brendan Mataratsi has been cut.
Mataratsi misses with a few strikes there.
As Mataratsi tries to get set, McBiden tries to push him back and clinch up but Mataratsi manages to avoid the attempt.
Mataratsi tries to clinch there but McBiden circles away.
McBiden misses with a straight right.
Mataratsi closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBiden just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataratsi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mataratsi is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McBiden has knocked Mataratsi down with a huge combo! McBiden steps away and waves a wobbly Mataratsi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mataratsi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataratsi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mataratsi is still on wobbly legs! Can McBiden finish him?
McBiden lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mataratsi falls backwards - clearly groggy! McBiden dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester McBiden!
Chester McBiden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld live 11
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shashi is defended easily by Rose.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shashi counter with a right hand.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws a one two combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose.
Shashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shashi is defended easily by Rose.
Shashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rose.#T1#
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Rose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Shashi stands up from Rose's guard - Shashi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Shashi looks to move away, Rose throws a big counter combo but Shashi just gets out of the way.
Adrian Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Shashi walks into a straight right hand from Rose.#T2#
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Shashi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Shashi misses its intended target.
Shashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Shashi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Shashi moves into the clinch.
Shashi blocks a body shot from Rose.
Shashi tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Rose controlling the action here for a moment.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose pushes Shashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Shashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rose moves into full guard.
Shashi trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Shashi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Rose pulls Shashi in close to prevent any damage.
Rose 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.
Shashi postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Rose controlling Shashi's posture.
Shashi looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose misses the jab.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adrian Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose stuns Shashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shashi scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shashi throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Shashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose scores with a jab. Shashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Shashi is rocked!
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shashi is looking for the big counter here.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Shashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose is looking to slow Shashi down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Rose misses
and Shashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose slips a jab from Shashi.
Shashi fails with the takedown.
Adrian Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shashi walks into a jab.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Shashi's ribs.
Rose lands a glancing blow to the side of Shashi's head.#T2#
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Shashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rose jabs Shashi right on the nose. Shashi blinks but takes it well.
Rose circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shashi to the canvas! Shashi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rose keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Rose!
Adrian Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.
Riku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsmfimsfnd thinking.
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku lands a body shot.
Tsmfimsfnd scoring well with a low kick there.
Riku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Riku lands a nice hook to Tsmfimsfnd's body. Tsmfimsfnd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riku with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riku. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Riku is having none of it.
Tsmfimsfnd darts in trying to clinch
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Riku manages to break the clinch.
Riku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsmfimsfnd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riku connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tsmfimsfnd. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Riku. That snapped Tsmfimsfnd's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance but Riku moves to the side
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riku cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsmfimsfnd backwards. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riku avoids the head kick by Tsmfimsfnd. #T3#
Riku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd drives through and clinches with Riku against the cage. #BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riku lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riku just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Riku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd throws out a leg kick but Riku moves out of range and Tsmfimsfnd only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Riku.
Riku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tsmfimsfnd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Tsmfimsfnd throws a body kick that misses.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd is breathing heavily.
Tsmfimsfnd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsmfimsfnd scrambles back to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch there but Riku circles away.
Riku lands a body shot.
Tsmfimsfnd moves to clinch but Riku breaks away
and Riku counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riku throws out a powerful jab.
Riku jabs Tsmfimsfnd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tsmfimsfnd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsmfimsfnd will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Riku gets tackled into the cage by Tsmfimsfnd. Tsmfimsfnd maintains the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riku finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Riku cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riku.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tsmfimsfnd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riku.
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riku lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riku.
Riku digs a good hook to Tsmfimsfnd's body.
Riku lands a slapping body shot.
Riku scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Riku, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsmfimsfnd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lazuran Riku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riku moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Riku scores with a hook to the body. Tsmfimsfnd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Riku moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsmfimsfnd walks into a jab.#CUT2#Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.
Riku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Riku.
Riku circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tsmfimsfnd to the canvas! Tsmfimsfnd doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Riku keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku 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.

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