Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fabinho lunges at Kitsuragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitsuragi 's hand.
Kitsuragi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fabinho as he connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to clinch but Fabinho is avoiding it.
Fabinho connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Fabinho loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Fabinho is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Fabinho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Fabinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitsuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fabinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsuragi looking to control. #T1#
Fabinho passes Kitsuragi 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Kitsuragi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho stops Kitsuragi from getting back to his feet.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kitsuragi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitsuragi is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard. #SUB2#
Kitsuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kitsuragi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi is looking to improve his position.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Kitsuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Kitsuragi 's hands, connecting with Kitsuragi 's forehead.#T4#
Kitsuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Kitsuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kitsuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Fabinho down. #CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Kitsuragi controls the action.
Fabinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands. #TD#
Fabinho jumps guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Kitsuragi defends easily.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kitsuragi tries to stand but Fabinho is controlling from the bottom.
Kitsuragi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho controls Kitsuragi momentarily but Kitsuragi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitsuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitsuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Kitsuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsuragi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabinho is keeping the position for now.
Kitsuragi is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him. #SUB#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitsuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitsuragi 's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho pushes down on Kitsuragi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kitsuragi wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kitsuragi pushes Fabinho off looking to stand but Fabinho dives back in and keeps control.
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Kitsuragi is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsuragi is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitsuragi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabinho.
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Kitsuragi is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Fabinho working over Kitsuragi with some ground and pound. Kitsuragi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Fabinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Kitsuragi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitsuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kitsuragi 's guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to control but can't.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kitsuragi actively working from the bottom here.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Fabinho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fabinho lands with some strikes.
Fabinho controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kitsuragi is on top in guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Kitsuragi controlling him for the moment.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kitsuragi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsuragi postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitsuragi preventing the sweep.
Fabinho pulls Kitsuragi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitsuragi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kitsuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitsuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fabinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fabinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fabinho! #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Lauzon throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Lauzon fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lauzon holds on and takes a little breather.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauzon is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilmarinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Ilmarinen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lauzon doesn't defend quickly enough and Ilmarinen has managed to lock this one up! Can Lauzon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ilmarinen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Vernon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vernon.
We've been informed that Pavlek has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Vernon.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Pavlek is quick to defend against it.
Pavlek misses with a straight left.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlek gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage. #BC2#
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.#T1#
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Vernon slips under a jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlek sprawls well. Pavlek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vernon gets slowly back to his feet.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Pavlek swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Pavlek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Pavlek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Vernon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
Vernon takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Pavlek throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavlek sprawls and moves away.
Vernon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavlek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Pavlek throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon shoots in and drives through. Pavlek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon misses with a takedown
and Pavlek counters with a good, hard body kick but Vernon shrugs it off.
Vernon lands with a straight right. Pavlek didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Pavlek instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Vernon has Pavlek pressed against the cage.
Vernon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavlek lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek pushes Vernon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Pavlek gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt.
Pavlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlek misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vernon. #BC2#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vernon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavlek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek 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#
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Pavlek misses.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlek 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.
Pavlek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlek for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pavlek throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavlek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlek loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Pavlek misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlek throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vernon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernon trying to control but Pavlek is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Pavlek is keeping the position.
Pavlek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vernon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Pavlek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Pavlek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlek has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vernon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pavlek uses it to pass to side control.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlek pulls his head out easily.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pavlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavlek misses with a wild combination.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlek throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Vernon scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
Vernon misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavlek! But no joy.
Pavlek misses with a hook
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vernon throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Pavlek connects with a crisp jab.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vernon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vernon checks the leg kick.#T3#
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Vernon misses
and Pavlek counters with an inside leg kick.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlek on the side of the head.
Vernon swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek tries to counter with a clinch but Vernon shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Vernon swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Pavlek counters with a crisp one two that drops Vernon! Pavlek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vernon to his feet! Vernon is in big trouble!#ROC2#Vernon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek flashes Vernon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vernon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vernon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pavlek punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakov Pavlek!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Varga throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Varga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Varga misses with a body shot.
Varga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finish the Fight in the buildup to the fight.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Varga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Varga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varga throws a push kick but Gunn slaps the foot to one side.
Gunn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Varga looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn swings for the body but Varga moves out of range.
Varga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn slips under a jab from Varga.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Varga lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga scores with a hook to the body. Gunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn takes a swing at Varga's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunn rather than just go for the knockout.
Varga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Varga.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Varga.
Varga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Varga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Varga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Varga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varga throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Varga throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nacho Varga has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Varga throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Varga is rocked!#T2#
Varga fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Varga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varga seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Varga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Varga is out of range.
Varga misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Varga. Beautiful body shot.
Gunn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Varga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Varga looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn slips a straight right by Varga.
Gunn misses with a straight right. #T3#
Varga misses with a body kick.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Varga looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Varga.
Nacho Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Varga misses.
Varga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varga lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn moves out of range as Varga throws a body kick.
Varga tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Varga swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Varga misses.
Gunn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Varga throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varga scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Varga lands but Gunn takes it in his stride. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Varga.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Varga is out of range.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Varga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Varga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varga throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varga feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
Varga throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Varga misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Varga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunn scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye.#KD#
Gunn drops Varga with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Varga looks back up at him and smiles so Gunn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gunn defending well as Varga loads up on a big left hand.
Varga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho Varga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Varga lands with a good body shot.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Varga.
Varga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varga looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varga throws a counter combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Varga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Varga.
Gunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Varga moved out of range nicely.
Varga is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Varga.
Gunn cracks Varga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Varga off the cage and back into range.
Varga throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Varga throws a leg kick #KD#
and Gunn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Varga! Gunn lets Varga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Varga delivers a nice body kick.
Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn checks a low kick from Varga.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Varga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Varga.
Varga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Varga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Varga's head but Varga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn digs a good body shot into Varga's ribs.
Varga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Varga is out of range.
Varga lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Varga lands a slapping body shot.
Varga with a jab.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varga throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varga.
Varga works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Varga misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn checks a low kick from Varga.
Nice defenses there by Varga.
Varga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Varga.
Gunn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Varga.#T3#
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Varga saw that one coming.
Varga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nacho Varga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varga staying out of range there.
Varga scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Varga. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Varga misses with a body kick.
Gunn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Varga.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Varga takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn is looking to counter the offense by Varga and move into the clinch.
Varga throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Varga looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Varga misses with a looping left.#T4#
Varga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Varga lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Varga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Varga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunn.
Varga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Varga throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Varga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Varga.
Varga punishes Gunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Varga throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Varga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho Varga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Varga has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch. #BC#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn moves forwards but Varga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Varga.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Varga's defenses.
Varga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varga manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn clobbers Varga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunn connects with a jab.
Varga lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Varga.
Varga swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range. #T1#
No joy there for Varga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varga throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Varga staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Varga.
Varga cracks Gunn with a good jab.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Varga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Varga misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varga circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Varga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Varga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varga scores with a spinning back kick!
Rex Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Gunn slips a jab from Varga.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varga.
Varga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn moves out of range as Varga throws a body kick.
Varga cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn cracks Varga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunn swings for the body but Varga moves out of range.
Varga counters with a body kick.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varga avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Varga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn misses the jab.
Gunn fails with the takedown.#T3#
Varga digs a good hook to Gunn's body.
Varga lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into range.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Varga just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Varga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varga looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Varga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Gunn cracks Varga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gunn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Varga to stand back up!
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Varga lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunn's head.
Varga scores with a body shot.
Gunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Varga misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a huge left! Varga is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gunn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Varga from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gunn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
After winning the bout, Rex Gunn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Home!
Home tries to escape but Winters is in control.
Home bucks up and tries to throw Winters off but instead Winters has got his back!#SUB2#
Home is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winters gets his way!
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters trying to control momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winters misses with a punch to the head.
Home is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Winters working for a choke but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Winters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Home is defending well though. Winters let's go of the attempt for now.
Home is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Winters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Winters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters is riding his opponent, not letting Home buck him off.
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now. #T3#
Winters thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters misses with an elbow to the head.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4##SUB2#
Winters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Home.
Will Winters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Home wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Home's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Home.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Home defends well and Winters ends up having to push Home into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Home misses the target.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Home sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Home is looking to clinch.
Home misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Winters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Home counters with a lovely straight right hand!
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
A big right from Home misses.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winters.
No luck for Winters with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Home.
Winters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Home throws a hook but Winters avoids it easily.
Winters wants to counter the offense by Home and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Home is looking to counter punch.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Winters staying out of range there.
Winters moves away from the strike by Home.
Home is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Home tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Home misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Winters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Home wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him. #T2#
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Home is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters stops Home from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winters wants to control from the top but Home keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
New Home is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Home. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Home misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters misses with a takedown
enabling Home to counter with a crisp jab.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Home manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Winters passes into half guard.
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!#REVR#
Home scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Winters manages to mount him!
Home is trying to stand but he's just given Winters his back.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Home is trying to stand back up.
Winters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Home doesn't escape.
Home is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Home manages to stand up with Winters still on his back. Eventually Winters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Winters walks into a left hand.
Home keeps the fight on the outside.
Winters tries for a takedown but Home sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Home misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into Home's guard.
Winters is standing up over Home. Home looks to escape but Winters dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Home is defending well.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to buck Winters off.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Home keeps working.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Home!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Home dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Winters moves out of range as Home strikes.
Home throws the left hand but Winters avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Winters wants to clinch.
Home scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winters slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home is trying to escape back to his feet but Winters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Home tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Home is trying to stand.
Winters throwing strikes here but Home is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Home is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Home bucks and avoids them well.
Home squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Winters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Home turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Winters off and cradles Home's limp body as Winters celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021

178 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

175 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs

Al Jhit

Cosades

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosades defends well and Al Jhit ends up having to push Cosades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Jhit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosades circles away.#TD2#
Cosades throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cosades is in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades gets full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit postures up. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades looking to control.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Al Jhit won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T9#
Al Jhit has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here. #T10#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Cosades#T11#
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Cosades
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Cosades stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit has Cosades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Al Jhit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Al Jhit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Al Jhit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Polus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl out of it but Polus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernard scores with a nice strike.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bernard throws a lazy right hand but Polus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus misses with a body shot.
Polus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polus finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Bernard lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus connects with a single shot there.
Polus slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus lands a jab to Bernard's midsection.
Bernard misses with a looping left.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernard scores with a nice strike.
Polus throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range.
Polus slips a jab from Bernard.#CL2#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bernard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Polus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Bernard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Polus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bernard uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bernard trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polus 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.#T3#
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Bernard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Polus with the ground and pound but Bernard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Polus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bernard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polus, into his guard. #REVB#
Bernard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily. #T4#
Bernard preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
Bernard pushes down on Polus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
Polus throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus moves away from the strike by Bernard.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Polus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard throws out a counter right but Polus avoids it with no problem.
Polus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard throws a lazy right hand but Polus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Polus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bernard napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB#
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bernard taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Polus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bernard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Polus's guard! Nice work there by Bernard! #SUB#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Polus working for submissions but it's allowed Bernard to get to half guard. #T3#
Bernard wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Bernard is looking to advance position but Polus won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Polus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bernard has passed into half guard!
Polus tries to get to full guard but Bernard has control of the leg.
Polus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus is pressing down on Bernard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bernard to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Bernard just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernard 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.
Polus moves out of range as Bernard strikes.
Polus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernard thuds his right hand into Polus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rob Bernard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernard cracks Polus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernard with a nice cross.#T1#
Bernard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bernard throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Bernard is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Polus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bernard throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Polus tries to clinch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bernard sprawls and moves away.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus takes one on the button.
Rob Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polus punishes Bernard's body with a nice straight punch.
Polus tries to clinch up
and Bernard counters with a straight right hand.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus lunges at Bernard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernard's hand.
Bernard throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Polus counters by clinching up.
Bernard lands a left hand.
Polus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bernard.
Bernard swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Polus. #T3#
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Polus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Polus on the inside.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Raminus Polus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bernard fails to land.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernard tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernard is trying to push Polus away but Polus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bernard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Bernard throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Rob Bernard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bernard is working Polus over against the cage.
Bernard misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard misses with a punch to the body.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Bernard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Bernard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: R2 W3
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Milano sizes up Scherzer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milano weaves into range and cracks Scherzer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Scherzer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Milano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Milano!
A victorious Monty Milano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Amir Ziyaeddin has been cut.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziyaeddins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Jones misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ziyaeddin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ziyaeddin ducks down to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Ziyaeddin connects with a looping right hand.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziyaeddin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ziyaeddin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ziyaeddin's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziyaeddin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziyaeddin slips a straight right by Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Ziyaeddin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziyaeddin lands in his opponent's guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziyaeddin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones wants to stand but Ziyaeddin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Jones stands up from Ziyaeddin's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Ziyaeddin scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Jones wanted to stand there but Ziyaeddin had control of the position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones tries to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Ziyaeddin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ziyaeddin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziyaeddin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ziyaeddin tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziyaeddin tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Ziyaeddin misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Ziyaeddin down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Ziyaeddin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ziyaeddin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ziyaeddin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malig as he avoids it easily.
Malig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Malig misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Suzuki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suzuki. #SUB2#
Malig working for a triangle but Suzuki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki stopping the sweep attempt from Malig.#T1#
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Malig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Malig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Suzuki lying in Malig's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Malig decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Suzuki taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Malig!
A victorious Morgan Malig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth. #CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws a low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is trying to control but Dreth manages to pass to mount!
Gunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dreth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dreth avoids the attempt from Gunn to control.#SUB#
Dreth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunn! #T2#
Gunn passes Dreth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Gunn content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dreth has locked up a guillotine! Dreth's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gunn is holding on here and Dreth must be using up a lot of energy. Gunn has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dreth gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth 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: CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021

178 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
170 lbs

Al Jhit

Conforto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto moves into full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Conforto is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up. #SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Conforto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Jhit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Jhit has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard. #T5#
Conforto tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conforto wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Al Jhit advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Conforto#T6#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Conforto wants to sweep but Al Jhit has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto holding on.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Conforto working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Conforto looking for the choke from the back.
Al Jhit trying to control but not successfully.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a rear naked choke here but Al Jhit reverses the position brilliantly into Conforto's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB2#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Conforto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (6) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conforto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to get back to full guard but Al Jhit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is working to get back to half guard. #T14#
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Conforto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Al Jhit moves to his opponent's back but Conforto bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (8) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (8) Conforto
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (23) vs (8) Conforto

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinkman darts in looking for a takedown but Kofel gets double underhooks and turns Pinkman into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kofel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Pinkman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Kofel. #BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Pinkman tries for a takedown but Kofel circles away easily
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Pinkman stalks Kofel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kofel's face. Kofel staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman goes for a double leg but Kofel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kofel continues to drive forward.#T1#
Kofel lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Kofel keeps control of Pinkman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Pinkman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kofel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinkman tries to circle away but Kofel has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Pinkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel slips a jab from Pinkman.#T2#
Kofel jabs Pinkman right on the nose. Pinkman blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with an open hand slap.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.#T3#
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinkman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kofel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kofel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinkman wants to control but Kofel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pinkman swings around for an armbar but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinkman's guard.#SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kofel defends well.#SUB#
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kofel is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Kofel scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kofel misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Pinkman blocks the low kick.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pinkman scores with a nice head shot.
Pinkman clobbers Kofel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a jab.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Kofel slips under a jab.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Pinkman walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Pinkman saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
A punch lands to the side of Pinkman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pinkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Pinkman 's knee.
Pinkman takes one to the chin there.
Pinkman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Kofel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinkman sizes up Kofel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinkman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kofel's waist but Kofel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinkman off to one side. #TD#
Pinkman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kofel sprawls well initially but Pinkman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kofel has one foot on Pinkman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Pinkman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel catches Pinkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a good jab.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel scores with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Pinkman's leg but Pinkman calmly moves out of range.
Pinkman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kofel sprawls and moves away.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kofel misses the jab.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman scores with a nice right hand.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in and bounces Kofel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kofel.
Pinkman misses the body punch
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pinkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Pinkman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pinkman takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Pinkman wants a takedown.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Kofel is pressed up against the cage. Pinkman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kofel down to the mat. Kofel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Donk. Kofel catches Pinkman right on the button with a cross.
Kofel throws a solid leg kick but Pinkman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kofel.
Pinkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Pinkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kofel tries to sprawl but Pinkman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kofel is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kofel wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Kofel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pinkman is stalling in the full guard.
Kofel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman. #T3#
Pinkman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinkman with a nice head shot there.
Pinkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kofel has wrist control.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinkman checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Pinkman's body. Pinkman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinkman throws out the jab.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinkman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel really dominated that round.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Pinkman throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Kofel.
Pinkman misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman moves forwards but Kofel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinkman has a takedown stuffed.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinkman is thwarting Kofel's attempts to control the position.
Kofel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pinkman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Pinkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofel defending well though.
Pinkman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kofel is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kofel to regain full guard.
Pinkman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kofel wants to control the position but Pinkman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pinkman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kofel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinkman.
Kofel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in and bounces Kofel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kofel trying to control the position here.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Kofel works Pinkman's body with a nice hook.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel is looking to slow Pinkman down with leg kicks.
Pinkman fails to land the takedown.
Pinkman looks to clinch
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Pinkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinkman misses with a takedown
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel misses with a straight right. #CL#
Pinkman clinches up with Kofel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jesse Pinkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kofel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Pinkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pinkman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Pinkman's ribs.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Pinkman finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinkman misses with a double jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel jabs Pinkman right on the nose. Pinkman blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
Pinkman misses with a body shot
and Kofel counters with a nice body shot.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Kofel staying out of range there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jesse Pinkman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, bitch!'.

Event: R2 W2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Nti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scherzer.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Nti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Scherzer backwards.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Scherzer blocking some punches.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti stops a takedown attempt from Scherzer.
Nti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scherzer is breathing heavily.
Nti works on Scherzer's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Scherzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scherzers head.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scherzer backwards.
Scherzer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Scherzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Scherzer is rocked!#T1#
Nti cracks Scherzer with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nti is pawing at Scherzer, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Scherzer's nose. Scherzer is badly hurt! Nti pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Scherzer tries desperately to hold on but Nti is relentless in his assault! As Scherzer receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nti away and this one is in the books!

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

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Winters slips under a jab.
Shalashaska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winters.
Winters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalashaska tries to throw a body punch but Winters avoids it by throwing Shalashaska back against the cage.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Winters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shalashaska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shalashaska tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters thows a huge punch but Shalashaska dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Shalashaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Shalashaska is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Shalashaska trying to hold on to Winters's head to control him but Winters postures up. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
Winters postures up.
Winters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shalashaska controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Shalashaska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Winters has passed into side control.
Shalashaska is looking to reverse the position.
Winters controlling the position from side mount.
Winters trying to control the position but Shalashaska is working away. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Winters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Winters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shalashaska tries to improve position but can't.
Shalashaska sneaks back into half guard.
Winters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Winters wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Winters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shalashaska haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters has his takedown stuffed
and Shalashaska counters with a right hand to the body.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#T4#
Shalashaska throws a hook but Winters blocks it.#TD2#
Shalashaska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shalashaska is trying to control the position but Winters postures up.
Winters preventing the sweep.
Shalashaska is trying to keep Winters in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shalashaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shalashaska with the inside leg kick.
Winters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalashaska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalashaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Winters has Shalashaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalashaska lands a damaging elbow.
Winters tries for a takedown but Shalashaska manages to get underhooks.
Shalashaska trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska can't find room to land a body shot as Winters controls the action. #BC#
Shalashaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shalashaska but Shalashaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#TD2#
Winters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shalashaska on his heels. He'll look to pass Shalashaska's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Shalashaska has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
Winters advances position into side control!
Winters is trying to move to mount but Shalashaska reverses beautifully and ends up in Winters's guard.
Winters trying to keep a closed guard but Shalashaska is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shalashaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalashaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.
Shalashaska stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
Shalashaska passes Winters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters trying to control but Shalashaska postures up. #T3#
Winters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Shalashaska wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shalashaska slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Shalashaska wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Shalashaska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalashaska tries to work over Winters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shalashaska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winters fails to pull guard. #BC#
Shalashaska breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters tries to clinch but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Winters with a poor takedown
and Shalashaska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalashaska defends well and Winters ends up having to push Shalashaska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Winters moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Winters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shalashaska trying his best to control but Winters has mounted him.
Shalashaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winters looking to ground and pound but Shalashaska is blocking nicely.
Shalashaska is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Shalashaska prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Shalashaska tries to hold on but Winters postures up.#T1#
Shalashaska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shalashaska is looking to improve his position.
Winters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalashaska is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters trying to control from Shalashaska's half guard. Shalashaska has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Shalashaska is keeping the position.
Winters is looking to work some ground and pound but Shalashaska has wrist control.
Winters being controlled here momentarily.
Winters won't allow Shalashaska to sweep him here.
Winters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shalashaska but Shalashaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#T3#
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shalashaska swivels and escapes.
Shalashaska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winters.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
Shalashaska misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Winters drives through and clinches with Shalashaska against the cage.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters wants a takedown.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalashaska smiles and moves away.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Winters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shalashaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Shalashaska's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters checks a low kick from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska stuffs the takedown attempt from Winters. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
Shalashaska connects with a body shot.
Shalashaska with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Shalashaska misses with a low kick.
Adam Shalashaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shalashaska tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shalashaska to the ground. Shalashaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shalashaska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Winters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
Winters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Shalashaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Winters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shalashaska wants to stand back up but Winters manages to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Shalashaska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters cracks Shalashaska with a big right hand but Shalashaska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Shalashaska.
I think Shalashaska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021

166 cm
37 yrs
151 lbs

177 cm
31 yrs
150 lbs

Pavlov

Halli

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 27 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Halli is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T4#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Halli regains half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Halli tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T8#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling. #T9#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov wants to take Halli's back here but Halli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pavlov 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.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Halli#T12#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Halli denies him.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli controls the position for a moment.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T14#
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Halli

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 20 - Kable vs. Tamburello
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira happy to just control the position for now.
Oliveira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Haze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oliveira with the ground and pound but Haze regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haze !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Haze is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.
Haze wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haze looks a forlorn figure.
Haze tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Haze to control.
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is having none of it.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away. #T2#
Haze is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haze can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haze is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound but Haze is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Oliveira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haze is looking to escape. #T3#
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira controlling from mount.
Oliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haze tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira tries to control but Haze wriggling away.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Haze to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Haze taking shots to the head.
Haze is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haze and Oliveira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Haze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haze trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Gustavo Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haze advances position into side control!
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Haze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Haze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze 's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Haze is retaining full guard.
Haze 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.#T3#
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Haze throws a leg kick #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haze controlling the position.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliveira postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haze sprawls well. Haze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Haze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haze is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haze wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Haze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.
Oliveira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira looking to control. #T1#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze passes into half guard.
Oliveira won't allow Haze to pass to mount.
Oliveira is looking to control Haze 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Haze is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Haze is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is not content to let Haze control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Haze .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away. #TD2#
Haze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira! #REVR##T4##SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face as Oliveira controls the position.
Haze is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haze manages to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Haze !

Event: HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Putin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Putin wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Suarez is positioning himself well to prevent Putin advancing to mount.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Putin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Putin wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin controlling the pace.
Putin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Putin wants to work for an arm triangle but Suarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Putin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putin wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Suarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Suarez is now in Putin's guard.
Putin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suarez controls the pace.#SUB#
Putin working for submissions but it's allowed Suarez to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Putin looking for submissions off his back.
Putin wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez is controlling the pace.
Suarez is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putin avoid being mounted?
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Putin wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Putin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suarez's back!
Putin is trying to stick to Suarez's back but Suarez is turning into Putin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Putin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Suarez.
Putin wants to hit a sweep here but Suarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Putin there!
Putin is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez avoids the attempt from Putin to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amanda Suarez will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Putin trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
Putin wants to get back to full guard but Suarez has passed into side control.#T1#
Suarez lands a few punches from side control.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Putin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Amanda Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin is trying to escape the mount.
Putin tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Putin tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Putin wants to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Putin trying to control the hands but Suarez won't let him.
Putin wants to escape the position. #T3#
Suarez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Suarez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Suarez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Suarez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suarez as he avoids it easily.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Suarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suarez not doing much here.
Putin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Putin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Putin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Putin is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of Putin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Putin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putin tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putin to the ground. Putin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amanda Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
Suarez is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
Putin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Putin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nastasya Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amanda Suarez.
Putin shoots in and drives through. Suarez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Putin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Putin shoots in but no luck this time.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Putin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez cracks Putin with a big right hand but Putin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Putin is trying to work for a sweep but Suarez has mounted him!#T1#
Putin tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suarez unloading with bombs!
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez lands a heavy elbow.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Putin to control.
Putin working to try and regain half guard.
Nastasya Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Putin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin is bucking up trying to escape but Suarez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Amanda Suarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin is working to get back to half guard.
Putin wants to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suarez controlling from the full mount.
Putin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Putin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putin regains half guard.#SUB#
Suarez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Putin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amanda Suarez!
Amanda Suarez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Madi Mattresback you're taking everything I worked for, mother fucker. I'm gonna fight your fucking ass. You know what's the real fight, what's the real money fight -- me. Not these clowns that you already punked at the forums. Ain't nobody wants to see that.'.

Event: HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Nettles moves into the clinch successfully.
Nettles misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nettles has MacAdoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nettles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacAdoo tumbling to the mat - Nettles dives into MacAdoo's guard.#SUB#
MacAdoo is looking for a triangle but Nettles pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
MacAdoo is looking for a triangle but Nettles pushes his legs off easily.
Nettles scoring with some ground and pound.
MacAdoo controls Nettles momentarily but Nettles frees himself.
Nettles trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAdoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAdoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Nettles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nettles is looking for a kimura here.
Nettles not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
MacAdoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nettles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Nettles maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! MacAdoo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nettles has cracked it and MacAdoo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nettles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hortencia Nettles!

Event: R2 W1
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scherzer moves away.
Scherzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Scherzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Smoke sends Scherzer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smoke is motioning to the referee to let Scherzer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Scherzer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Scherzer blocks a jab.#TD2#
Scherzer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Smoke is keeping the position.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Scherzer drops back looking for a leg! Smoke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smoke manages to kick Scherzer off! Scherzer jumps back into Smoke's guard. #T1#
Smoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer stands and throws Smoke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smoke is trying to control Scherzer's posture but Scherzer avoids it.
Scherzer controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scherzer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scherzer controlling from the full mount.
Scherzer looking to control but Smoke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smoke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Scherzer content just to control the position here.
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Scherzer's attempts to control the action.
Smoke is desperately trying to improve his position but Scherzer has a good base and remains in mount.
Scherzer tries to control but Smoke wriggling away. #SUB2#
Scherzer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Scherzer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Scherzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Scherzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Suzuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suzuki 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.
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentino lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Valentino.
A left lands for Valentino.
Valentino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzuki backs up against the cage. #ROC2#Suzuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Suzuki covering up! Valentino comes in with a big uppercut and Suzuki goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eros Valentino!
Our winner, Eros Valentino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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