Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Hawthorne from standing up. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawthorne passes into side control.
Hawthorne has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Newton!#T1#
Hawthorne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2#
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing good reports from Hawthorne'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.
Hawthorne controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthorne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawthorne avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawthorne tries to stand up but Newton had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Hawthorne moves into full guard.
Newton won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Hawthorne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVR#
Newton is striking off his back. Hawthorne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hawthorne clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne looking to control.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton throws a strike but Hawthorne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Newton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawthorne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Newton.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Newton is controlling his head.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hawthorne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hawthorne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawthorne gets to mount! Newton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Hawthorne controlling from the full mount.
Newton tries to hold on but Hawthorne postures up.
Newton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Newton is looking to improve his position but Hawthorne isn't that keen on the idea.
Cohen Hawthorne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawthorne looking to ground and pound but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Hawthorne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawthorne prevents Newton from getting the reversal.#T4#
Hawthorne mounts Newton! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Hawthorne is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Newton is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cohen Hawthorne!
Cohen Hawthorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Muckerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Muckerberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussin.
Hussin with the counter takedown but Muckerberg avoids it easily.
Hussin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muckerberg defends it well.#KD#
Muckerberg cracks Hussin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hussin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muckerberg finish him? #ROC#Hussin is rocked!#TD2#
Hussin shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussin trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Hussin preventing the sweep.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin postures up.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Muckerberg keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Hussin pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Muckerberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hussin is aware though and is defending well.
Hussin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muckerberg is trying to keep Hussin in close.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Muckerberg working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily.
Hussin works over Muckerberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muckerberg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hussin frees his head nicely. Oh but Muckerberg has switched to an armbar! Hussin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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: MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Simons ducks down to avoid it.
Simons slips a jab from Chavez.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons. #CL#
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez is stalling here. #TD#
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Simons to the mat.
Simons being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chavez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Simons has his hands clasped together but Chavez extends and breaks Simons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chavez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Chavez!

Event: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykmekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lykmekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Lykmekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lykmekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Lykmekov pulls Jesus into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus won't allow Lykmekov to sweep him here.
Lykmekov pulls Jesus in close to prevent any damage.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lykmekov has wrist control.
Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lykmekov on the ground.
Lykmekov has Jesus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted.
Jesus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lykmekov trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lykmekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lykmekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lykmekov working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jesus throws a strike but Lykmekov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lykmekov passes Jesus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lykmekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lykmekov is pressing down on Jesus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jesus is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus is trying to stand up here but Lykmekov is controlling him well.
Lykmekov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesus tries to get out of the position.
Lykmekov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lykmekov prevents Jesus from standing back up.
Lykmekov stalling.
Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Lykmekov passes into side control. #T3##SU2#
Lykmekov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus misses with some punches. #TD2#
Lykmekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jesus uses from the top position.
Lykmekov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lykmekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jesus's guard. #REVB#
Jesus can't keep his opponent in guard - Lykmekov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lykmekov is taking a breather. Jesus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lykmekov connects with a nice short shot to Jesus's temple.
Lykmekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jesus is trying to stand.
Lykmekov content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU2#
Lykmekov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jesus leaves Lykmekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#TD2#
Lykmekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Lykmekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lykmekov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lykmekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lykmekov working Jesus over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lykmekov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lykmekov not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lykmekov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lykmekov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lykmekov is defended easily by Jesus.
Lykmekov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus tries to clinch but Lykmekov moves out of range.
Lykmekov is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov has his takedown stuffed
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Lykmekov tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away. #T1#
Jesus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Lykmekov ducks down to avoid it.
Lykmekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Jesus pushes Lykmekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Jesus stops a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov is trying to drag Jesus to the mat but Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus tries to work over Lykmekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lykmekov.
Jesus pushes Lykmekov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lykmekov is working for takedown but Jesus is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lykmekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lykmekov wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well.
Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the pace.
Lykmekov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lykmekov trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Jesus pushes Lykmekov off looking to stand but Lykmekov dives back in and keeps control.
Lykmekov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lykmekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lykmekov works his way into full mount!
Jesus tries to buck Lykmekov off but Lykmekov takes his back!
Lykmekov controlling the position well here. Jesus rolled but Lykmekov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lykmekov lands strikes to the head.
Lykmekov controlling from the back.
Lykmekov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ROC2#Jesus is rocked!
Lykmekov is raining down hard shots and and Jesus has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses. #CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him. #CL2#
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo 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.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVR#
Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily. #SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb. #CL#
Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4#
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion!

Event: OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Favlenishvili misses with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Favlenishvili wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favlenishvili throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range. #TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Favlenishvili gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Favlenishvili is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Favlenishvili is working to get back to half guard.
Favlenishvili looks winded!#SUB#
Alvarez 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 Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demetrius Alvarez!

Event: OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Mcpherson advances to mount.
Mcpherson with a couple of short strikes.
Mcpherson content just to control the position here.
Mcpherson unloading with bombs!
Mcpherson scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.
Mcpherson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcpherson dominating with strikes here.
Mercer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcpherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcpherson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcpherson 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.
Mcpherson scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there. #ROC#Mercer is rocked!#T1#
Mcpherson raining down shots from the mount!
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Mcpherson finish him?
Mcpherson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mercer wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mcpherson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Mcpherson!

Event: OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Tronc dodges the punch combination from Velez.
Velez throws a series of punches but Tronc moves out of range.
Velez misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Tronc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tronc tries to pull guard but Velez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tronc drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Tronc pulls guard. #SUB#
Tronc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velez defends well.
Tronc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tronc has his foot on Velez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tronc has a closed guard, preventing Velez from standing up. #T1#
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tronc's guard.
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tronc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tronc pulls Velez in close to prevent any damage.
Velez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tronc is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tronc'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.
Velez wanted to stand there but Tronc had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Tronc counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tronc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tronc moves out of range of the leg kick from Velez.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velez misses with a combination
and Tronc counters with a left and a right that stings Velez.
Tronc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Tronc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tronc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velez walks away with a smile on his face. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Tronc has been cut.
Velez throws a front kick aimed at Tronc's knee but Tronc avoids it well.
Tronc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velez tried to score with a low kick but Tronc checks it.
Tronc tries to clinch up but Velez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tronc has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tronc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronc seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Velez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tronc is backing up but Velez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tronc covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Velez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Velez!

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Dobrosavljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dobrosavljevic is looking to counter punch.
Brown is looking to chop away at Dobrosavljevic's legs.
Dobrosavljevic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dobrosavljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobrosavljevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Dobrosavljevic.#CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Dobrosavljevic's defenses.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobrosavljevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobrosavljevic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a straight left.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Brown checks a low kick from Dobrosavljevic.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Dobrosavljevic lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Dobrosavljevic throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Dobrosavljevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.#T2#
Brown throws a head kick but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
Dobrosavljevic wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Dobrosavljevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrosavljevic throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Dobrosavljevic throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown misses with a combination
enabling Dobrosavljevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Dobrosavljevic tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms. #T3#
Dobrosavljevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobrosavljevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dobrosavljevic has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Dobrosavljevic shrugs off.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrosavljevic's elbow.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown prevents Dobrosavljevic from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dobrosavljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a straight right hand.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a right hand
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dobrosavljevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Dobrosavljevic backing up. Dobrosavljevic nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Dobrosavljevic moved out of range.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a head kick by Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kingsley Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dobrosavljevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dobrosavljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a shot to the body.
Dobrosavljevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Dobrosavljevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Dobrosavljevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dobrosavljevic finish him?! #CUT#Kingsley Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 FW/BW
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Durham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simons is not content to let Durham control the position.
Durham wants to pass to mount but Simons is defending the position.
Simons is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Durham seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simons is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landin Durham!

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Cooper breaks from the clinch.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus darts in trying to clinch
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Jesus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. #T1#
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jesus up against the cage.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Jesus gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jesus tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper pushes Jesus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jesus.
Cooper stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Cooper gets through Jesus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards. #T2#
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jesus misses with some punches.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jesus backwards. #TD2#
Cooper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jesus regains guard immediately.
Cooper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper forces his way into half guard.
Cooper winds up and cracks Jesus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cooper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jesus wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
A nice elbow there by Cooper.
Cooper scoring with strikes but Jesus is staying in there. #SUB2#
Cooper is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cooper extends the arm and Jesus is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Cooper!
An out of breath Matt Cooper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Gardner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hartman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gardner stuffs the takedown.
Gardner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartman throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gardner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hartman's guard.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gardner manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hartman is trying to control Gardner's posture. Gardner takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hartman! Gardner is rotating here... this could be the end... Hartman is out! Gardner has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Gardner!
Gary Gardner retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: OFC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##TD#
Shaarawy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaarawy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaarawy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Shaarawy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Soialo looks to land a combination but Shaarawy avoids it well.
Soialo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soialo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soialo moves out of range as Shaarawy throws a body kick.
Shaarawy looks for a takedown but Soialo sprawls well.
Soialo unleashes a big counter combination but Shaarawy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaarawy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Shaarawy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soialo defends it nicely.
Shaarawy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soialo.
Soialo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soialo works over Shaarawy's head and body with a nice combination.
Soialo throws a combination. Shaarawy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soialo looks winded!
Shaarawy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaarawy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soialo wants to clinch up but Shaarawy keeps it at a distance.
Soialo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaarawy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Shaarawy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No joy there for Soialo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaarawy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soialo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soialo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soialo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soialo lands with a nice combination. Shaarawy backs away looking to recover.
Soialo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Shaarawy darts in and clinches Soialo up against the cage.
Shaarawy taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Shaarawy successfully pulls guard.
Shaarawy controls Soialo momentarily but Soialo frees himself. #SU2#
Soialo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Soialo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaarawy tries to close the distance and clinch but Soialo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Soialo.
Soialo is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL2#
Soialo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Soialo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Soialo moves into range and clinches up with Shaarawy.#BC2#
Soialo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soialo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soialo misses with a double jab.
Shaarawy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soialo manages to circle out of the way.
Shaarawy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soialo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaarawy shoots in for a takedown but Soialo shows good takedown defense.
Soialo misses with a series of wild punches.
Soialo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaarawy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soialo lands a body shot.
Soialo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soialo.
Shaarawy dives in and grabs Soialo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soialo pushes down on Shaarawy's head and hops out.
Soialo stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaarawy. Shaarawy gets slowly back to his feet.
Soialo scores with a one two! Shaarawy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Soialo dominated that round.
That's time! Shaarawy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soialo lands a body shot.
Shaarawy tries a head kick but it misses.
Soialo throws a series of punches but Shaarawy moves out of range.
Shaarawy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaarawy tries to clinch but Soialo is having none of it.
Mohamed Shaarawy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shaarawy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Shaarawy manages to break the clinch.
Soialo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaarawy.#CL2#
Soialo forces Shaarawy back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Soialo manages to break the clinch.
Soialo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Soialo instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Soialo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##TD#
Shaarawy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soialo sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaarawy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A combination from Soialo does no damage.
Shaarawy tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaarawy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Soialo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soialo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Soialo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Shaarawy breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Soialo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soialo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Soialo pushes Shaarawy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Soialo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soialo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soialo lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Shaarawy gets a takedown into half guard.

Soialo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shaarawy is on him like a limpet, forcing Soialo back against the cage.#T3#
Shaarawy jumps guard but Soialo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Shaarawy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soialo tries to break free but Shaarawy pushes him back against the cage.
Soialo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaarawy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soialo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaarawy has him pressed against the cage.
Shaarawy prevents Soialo from breaking the clinch.
Soialo tries to circle away but Shaarawy has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Shaarawy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaarawy throws a leg kick that misses.
Soialo lands a jab to Shaarawy's midsection.
Donk. Soialo catches Shaarawy right on the button with a cross.
Soialo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaarawy eats them both and turns towards Soialo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soialo throws a shot to the body.
Soialo blocks a jab.#T4#
Shaarawy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soialo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaarawy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaarawy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soialo.
Shaarawy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soialo defends it nicely.
Soialo looks to land a combination. Shaarawy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shaarawy avoids the body shot from Soialo.
Soialo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Soialo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shaarawy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soialo as he jumps to the side.
Shaarawy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soialo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soialo throws a right hand that Shaarawy ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaarawy also avoids with ease.
Shaarawy tries to clinch there but Soialo circles away.
Shaarawy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soialo throws a right hand that Shaarawy ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaarawy also avoids with ease.
Soialo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaarawy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soialo's waist but Soialo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaarawy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Shaarawy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soialo gets a clinch.
Shaarawy is trying to pull guard but Soialo has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soialo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaarawy has double underhooks.
Soialo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaarawy has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Shaarawy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soialo's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Shaarawy fails to land.
Shaarawy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soialo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaarawy won't allow it.
Soialo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaarawy won't allow it. #BC2#
Soialo breaks from the clinch.
Soialo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaarawy on the side of the head.
Shaarawy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soialo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Soialo moves into the clinch.
Soialo has had enough of the clinch but Shaarawy keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Soialo breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Soialo lands a two punch combo.
Soialo throws a series of punches but Shaarawy avoids them all with ease.
Jon Soialo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shaarawy closes the distance and pushes Soialo back into the cage.
Shaarawy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soialo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Shaarawy breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Soialo misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaarawy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soialo defends well and Shaarawy ends up having to push Soialo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soialo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Soialo is trying to break free.
Shaarawy prevents Soialo from breaking the clinch.
Soialo is trying to break the clinch but Shaarawy has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Soialo has had enough of the clinch but Shaarawy keeps him there for the moment.
Shaarawy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soialo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soialo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soialo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A right-left combo lands from Soialo.
Shaarawy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soialo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaarawy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Shaarawy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Soialo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soialo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Soialo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soialo.
No joy there for Soialo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaarawy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Soialo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaarawy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Soialo clinches up against the cage.
Shaarawy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soialo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaarawy misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Soialo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soialo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mohamed Shaarawy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Soialo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soialo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaarawy backs up against the cage.
Soialo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Soialo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soialo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Soialo!

Event: OFC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
McLoughlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLoughlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Tate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tate controls McLoughlin momentarily but McLoughlin frees himself.
McLoughlin tries to stand but Tate is controlling from the bottom.
McLoughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLoughlin in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to get back to full guard but McLoughlin has passed into side control.
McLoughlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
McLoughlin has control of an arm but Tate manages to advance to McLoughlin's back!
McLoughlin trying to control the hands but Tate won't let him.
McLoughlin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Tate is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McLoughlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tate is not going to allow McLoughlin to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
McLoughlin wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Tate looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy McLoughlin right now.
McLoughlin has hold of Tate's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
McLoughlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Tate gets his hands free. #SUB#
McLoughlin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
McLoughlin 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 Tate gets his way!
McLoughlin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tate's guard. Nice work there by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
McLoughlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLoughlin is putting a hurting on Tate here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
McLoughlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tate tries to buck McLoughlin off but McLoughlin is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLoughlin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McLoughlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tate is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin slows the pace down.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah McLoughlin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tate avoids the head kick by McLoughlin.
Nice takedown defense from McLoughlin. No joy for Tate on that attempt. #TD2#
McLoughlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McLoughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLoughlin wants to stand but Tate has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McLoughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McLoughlin wants to pass the guard but Tate is defending well.
McLoughlin moves nicely into side control.
McLoughlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Check out the look on McLoughlin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jeremiah McLoughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLoughlin wants to stand but Tate is controlling his arm.
McLoughlin scores with punches from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tate wants to sweep but McLoughlin has passed to side control!#SUB2#
McLoughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McLoughlin is chipping away with strikes.
Tate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Tate is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLoughlin taking a breather here.
McLoughlin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tate manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLoughlin's best efforts.
McLoughlin works his foot free and advances to mount.
McLoughlin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tate? #T4#
Tate is looking to get to half guard.
McLoughlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLoughlin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McLoughlin working for a guillotine from mount but Tate is in no mood to give up.
McLoughlin lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah McLoughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McLoughlin has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but McLoughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
McLoughlin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McLoughlin manages to end up in side control.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLoughlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McLoughlin staying calm.
Tate is looking to regain half guard here but McLoughlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
McLoughlin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tate tries to hold on but McLoughlin pushes him away. #SU2#
McLoughlin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
McLoughlin drives through with a takedown into Tate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tate 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.#T2#
McLoughlin wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Tate working for a triangle but McLoughlin defends it easily.
McLoughlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tate seems keen to control McLoughlin's posture.#T3#
McLoughlin landing with the ground and pound.
Tate 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.
McLoughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McLoughlin moves into the clinch.
Tate being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
McLoughlin drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
McLoughlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tate has gone for a leg lock! McLoughlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tate's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McLoughlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLoughlin has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah McLoughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLoughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah McLoughlin!

Event: OFC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Blevins tries to clinch there but Finley circles away.
Blevins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Finley closes the distance and clinches.
Finley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blevins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Finley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blevins can't get the takedown.
Finley tries to pull guard but Blevins holds him up against the cage and eventually Finley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins scores with a shoulder strike.
Finley fails to pull guard.
Cohen Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylan Finley.#BC2#
Finley breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Blevins keeps the fight on the outside.
Blevins shoots for a takedown but Finley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blevins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finley manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finley.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Blevins fails with the takedown.
Blevins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blevins is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Finley clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC#
Blevins breaks the clinch.
Finley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blevins defends well and Finley ends up having to push Blevins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Finley drives through and clinches with Blevins against the cage.
Blevins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blevins is looking for a takedown.
Finley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blevins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blevins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finley slips a jab and a cross from Blevins.
Finley tries to bum rush Blevins with a series of wild strikes but Blevins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blevins is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Finley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finley dives in and grabs Blevins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blevins pushes down on Finley's head and hops out.
Blevins tries to counter by clinching up but Finley breaks away and moves out of range.
Finley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blevins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finley stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Blevins as Finley shoots in.
Blevins shoots in looking for a takedown. Finley tries to sprawl out of it but Blevins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blevins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finley moves out of range of the leg kick from Blevins.
Finley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Blevins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Finley clinches up with Blevins and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Blevins breaks the clinch. #T4#
Blevins stuffs the takedown attempt from Finley. Finley gets slowly back to his feet.
Finley slaps away a takedown attempt from Blevins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blevins sets himself, and Finley steps forward looking for the clinch! Blevins avoids it this time.
Finley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blevins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Blevins moves into range and clinches up with Finley.
Blevins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finley.
Blevins tries to pull guard but Finley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Finley breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kylan Finley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Finley misses with a takedown attempt - Blevins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Blevins pushes Finley up against the cage in a clinch.
Finley jumps guard but Blevins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Finley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blevins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cohen Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylan Finley.
Finley misses with a head kick.
Cohen Blevins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blevins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finley tries to avoid it but Blevins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finley to the ground. Finley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finley pinned against the cage. Finley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Blevins clinches up with Finley and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Finley has had enough of the clinch but Blevins keeps him there for the moment.
Finley looking to slow down the pace here.
Finley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blevins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finley. #BC#
Blevins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blevins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finley is fending him off so far but Blevins persists. Nope, Finley circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
It looked like Blevins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Blevins clinches up with Finley and pushes him back against the cage.
Blevins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blevins up against the cage.
Blevins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finley wants to take the fight to the mat but Blevins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Finley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blevins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blevins is defending well.#TD#
Blevins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blevins working a defensive guard here.
Blevins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blevins has control of Finley's left arm, preventing Finley from doing any damage.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blevins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blevins is pulling down on Finley's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Blevins has an active guard here but Finley has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finley is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Blevins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Finley has his takedown stuffed
and Blevins counters with a one-two to the body.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Blevins.
Finley wants to clinch up but Blevins keeps it at a distance.
Blevins stuffs the takedown attempt from Finley. Finley gets slowly back to his feet.
Blevins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finley sprawls and moves away.
Cohen Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylan Finley.
Blevins throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finley swivels and escapes.
Finley shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Blevins clinches up against the cage.
Finley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Blevins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Blevins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
Blevins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blevins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finley is fending him off so far but Blevins persists. Nope, Finley circles away and we're back to standing.
Finley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cohen Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
Finley looks to clinch
and Blevins counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Blevins misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Finley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blevins to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Blevins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch but Finley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins tries to clinch there but Finley circles away.
Blevins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blevins shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Finley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blevins as he avoids it easily.
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Finley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finley keeps the fight on the outside.
Blevins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finley.
As Finley tries to get set, Blevins tries to push him back and clinch up but Finley manages to avoid the attempt.
Finley leaves Blevins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finley closes the distance and clinches up with Blevins, looking for a takedown. Finley pushes Blevins against the cage but Blevins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Finley with that takedown attempt.
Blevins fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Finley throws a head kick but Blevins moves out of range.
Blevins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blevins wants to clinch.
Blevins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finley's waist but Finley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blevins off to one side.
Finley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blevins in his tracks. #CL2#
Finley rushes Blevins and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finley is trying to stall.
Blevins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finley smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Blevins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blevins 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Blevins!

Event: MILF 35
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Miami has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Miami.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miami just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons is looking for a takedown.
Miami's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miami pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miami lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Simons jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Simons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miami 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.
Simons working a defensive guard here. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Simons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simons keeping full guard, as Miami tries to pass. #SUB2#
Simons is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miami has his hands clasped together but Simons extends and breaks Miami's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Simons!

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hussin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Hussin's head back.
Nichols misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hussin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
Hussin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nichols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussin.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hussin is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nichols keeping hold of Hussin's head, controlling as best he can.
Nichols looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nichols lands with a right hand.
Nichols scores with a jab. Hussin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussin shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Nichols thuds a left hand into Hussin's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Hussin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Nichols throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Hussin trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.#T4#
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussin stops Nichols from standing up.
Hussin stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols wants to stand and escape but Hussin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichols.
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 Paul Nichols will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nichols throws a one two combo.
Paul Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Hussin moves into the clinch.
Hussin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussin dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols tries to stall but Hussin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Nichols manages to pull guard.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin.
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussin on the ground.
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!
Hussin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Nichols on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nichols tries to get out of the position.
Nichols is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up. #T2#
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hussin working Nichols over with strikes.
Hussin working over Nichols with some ground and pound. Nichols looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin stalling.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Well, if Hussin 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. #T4#
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nichols wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hussin in particular looking to stall.
Hussin trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nichols throws a right and a left that Hussin avoids nicely.
Hussin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussin misses with a takedown
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nichols's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nichols duly obliges.
Nichols cracks Hussin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Nichols catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nichols throwing a counter right hand but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hussin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anwar Hussin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nichols is looking to escape.
Nichols trying to control here.
Nichols is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hussin prevents Nichols from improving his position.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hussin wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it.
Hussin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Nichols is predictable there #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Hussin tries to advance to mount but Nichols denies him.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Hussin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hussin trying to control the position but Nichols is working away. #T4#
Hussin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nichols haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nichols managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hussin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nichols 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Brown looks to land a combination but Ekuoba avoids it well.
Ekuoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Ekuoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ekuoba throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Ekuoba scores with a nice strike.
Ekuoba throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Ekuoba manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick by Brown misses
letting Ekuoba counter with a right hand. #KD#
Ekuoba drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ekuoba is looking for the KO!#ROC#Brown is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekuoba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Brown tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: MILF 27
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Mckinney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mckinney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
A short right from Mckinney.
Simons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mckinney - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simons backwards. #T1#
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Mckinney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mckinney lands a right hand.
Mckinney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mckinney swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Simons.
Simons tries to pull guard but Mckinney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land.
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Mckinney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckinney digs a right hand underneath Simons's ribcage. Simons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mckinney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
Simons fails to pull guard.
Mckinney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mckinney.
Simons tries to pull guard but Mckinney won't allow it.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Freddie Simons has been cut.#T3#
Mckinney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Mckinney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mckinney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons.
A body shot lands from Mckinney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckinney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mckinney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mckinney on the inside. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Mckinney.
Simons looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Mckinney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
A nice left hand lands by Mckinney.
Mckinney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mckinney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simons takes a shot to the head.
Mckinney digs a right hand underneath Simons's ribcage. Simons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swinzey Mckinney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Simons moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mckinney drives through and clinches with Simons against the cage.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simons tries to score a body lock takedown but Mckinney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mckinney as the two fighters clinch.
Mckinney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
The referee calls for Mckinney to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney lands a body punch.
Mckinney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Mckinney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Simons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckinney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mckinney as he connects with a hook.
Mckinney scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Mckinney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simons slips under a jab from Mckinney.
Good shot there by Mckinney.
Simons ducks under a wild hook from Mckinney.
Simons slips a straight right by Mckinney.
Simons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Mckinney misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mckinney misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons slips under a jab from Mckinney.
Simons feints the counter takedown.
Mckinney throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mckinney pushes Simons up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckinney lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckinney. #T3#
Mckinney lands with a right to the head.
Mckinney swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckinney tries to work over Simons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mckinney on the inside.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Still in the clinch, Mckinney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mckinney is working Simons over against the cage.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckinney gets through Simons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mckinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Simons takes a shot to the head.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Simons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckinney presses Simons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simons is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckinney finish him?
Mckinney lands with a left to the head.
Mckinney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mckinney lands a body shot.
Simons is breathing heavily.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
A body shot lands from Mckinney.
Mckinney gets through Simons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mckinney as the two fighters clinch.
Mckinney prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swinzey Mckinney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Good shot there by Mckinney.
Freddie Simons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckinney throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Simons seems to have recovered his senses.
Mckinney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons.
Simons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckinney.
Simons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simons staying out of range there.#CL#
Mckinney drives through and clinches with Simons against the cage.
Mckinney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Mckinney.
Mckinney is pressed up against the cage. Simons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mckinney down to the mat. Mckinney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mckinney misses with a few strikes there.
And Simons tries to counter it with a takedown but Mckinney pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Mckinney cracks a nice hook into Simons's ribs.
Mckinney loads up on a big right hand but Simons slips the punch.
Mckinney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freddie Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckinney throws a hook but Simons avoids it easily.
Swinzey Mckinney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Mckinney.
Mckinney scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mckinney as he jumps to the side.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckinney lands with a shot to the body.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mckinney as he avoids it easily.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Simons.#T2##CL#
Mckinney gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckinney.
A short left from Mckinney.
Mckinney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons can do to turn this around?
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!
Mckinney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mckinney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Swinzey Mckinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mckinney after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Simons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simons tries for a takedown but Mckinney manages to get underhooks.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Simons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckinney smiles and moves away.
Mckinney misses the shot to the body.
Mckinney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons moves forwards but Mckinney connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Simons gets tackled into the cage by Mckinney. Mckinney maintains the clinch.
Mckinney scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Simons gets control of Mckinney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mckinney content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Simons has locked up a guillotine! Simons's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mckinney is holding on here and Simons must be using up a lot of energy. Mckinney has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Simons gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddie Simons!

Event: OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gardner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blevins to the ground. Gardner is now in Blevins's guard.
Gardner trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Gardner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blevins wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardner controlling the action here.
Blevins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardner prevents Blevins from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control the pace.
Gardner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blevins! #T1#
Gardner controlling from the full mount.
Blevins is looking to improve his position but Gardner isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardner fails to advance to Blevins's back. #SUB#
Blevins tries to improve his position but Gardner has taken his back! Gardner has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blevins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gardner pushes Blevins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Gardner!
Gary Gardner retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamb won't be happy with that.

Lamb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Crescenzo rushes Lamb and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb trying to move into half guard but instead Crescenzo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lamb is trying to control the position but Crescenzo postures up. #T1#
Crescenzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamb's guard.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Crescenzo tries to pass.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Lamb pushes Crescenzo off looking to stand but Crescenzo dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crescenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Lamb won't allow Crescenzo to pass to mount.
Crescenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lamb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crescenzo passes into side control!
Lamb is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lamb is trying to work for a sweep but Crescenzo has mounted him!
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Crescenzo with shots to the head and body - Lamb looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo content just to control the position here.
Crescenzo lands a couple of good shots and Lamb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Crescenzo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crescenzo wants to control the position but Lamb frees himself and scrambles - Crescenzo manages to regain control in side control.
Lamb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crescenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Crescenzo 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#
Crescenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo goes for a double leg but Lamb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamb continues to drive forward.
Crescenzo throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crescenzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Crescenzo controlling the pace.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Lamb tries to kick Crescenzo off but Crescenzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb trying to control from the bottom.
Lamb trying to get back to full guard but Crescenzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crescenzo wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Crescenzo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Francesco Crescenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crescenzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lamb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lamb tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.#T3#
Crescenzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Crescenzo trying to mount his opponent but Lamb defends it.
Lamb trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamb trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Lamb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lamb?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crescenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Crescenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Crescenzo as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crescenzo postures up in Lamb's guard and throws a big left but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crescenzo stays in close to Lamb's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamb is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crescenzo is defended easily by Lamb.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crescenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crescenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
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.
Crescenzo avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Crescenzo with the counter takedown but Lamb avoids it easily.
Crescenzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crescenzo misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Crescenzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Crescenzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamb desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lamb actively working from the bottom here.
Crescenzo working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Crescenzo wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well.
Lamb is pressing down on Crescenzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lamb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crescenzo wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lamb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crescenzo wants to get up but he can't break Lamb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crescenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crescenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a shoot takedown. Lamb fights it but they end up in guard.
Crescenzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lamb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crescenzo uses it to pass to side control.
Crescenzo controls the position.
Crescenzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Crescenzo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Lamb gets caught flat footed, as Crescenzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crescenzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crescenzo jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Crescenzo.#BC#
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Crescenzo misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Crescenzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Lamb jumps 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!
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Crescenzo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Crescenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Crescenzo pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamb is staying active underneath Crescenzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamb is looking to control Crescenzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamb avoid being mounted?
Crescenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamb defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lamb is defending well. Crescenzo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lamb has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crescenzo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francesco Crescenzo!
Francesco Crescenzo is the new featherweight champion!

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