Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Bomstaerk misses with a combination #TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.

Bomstaerk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bomstaerk misses its intended target.
And Peta tries to counter it with a takedown but Bomstaerk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Peta duly obliges.
Bomstaerk throws out a loose jab but Peta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomstaerk is looking to chop away at Peta's legs.
Peta feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peta.
Peta goes for a double leg but Bomstaerk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bomstaerk continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Peta feints and as Bomstaerk raises his hands in defense, Peta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SU2#
Peta stands up and waves to Bomstaerk to follow him.
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Peta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Peta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bomstaerk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but Peta is having none of it. #T1#
Peta preventing the sweep.
Peta stands and throws Bomstaerk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to reverse the position.
Bomstaerk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peta off and has taken his back!
Peta avoids the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Bomstaerk manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peta wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Bomstaerk lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bomstaerk thows a strike but Peta uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Peta as he ends up in Bomstaerk 's guard!
Peta won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet but Peta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peta is controlling him.
Peta forces his way into half guard.
Bomstaerk pushes Peta off but Peta dives into side control.
Peta prevents Bomstaerk from escaping the position.
Bomstaerk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Peta stalls from top position.
Peta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bomstaerk to see if he's OK.#T4#
Bomstaerk tries to escape but Peta is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peta controlling the position from side mount.
Bomstaerk pushes Peta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Peta keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peta prevents Bomstaerk from escaping the position.
Bomstaerk is letting Peta control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Van Peta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.
Peta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peta won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Peta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta pushes down on Bomstaerk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peta working over Bomstaerk with some ground and pound. Bomstaerk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bomstaerk won't allow Peta to pass to mount. #T1#
Bomstaerk wants to improve his position but Peta is controlling well. #ES#
Bomstaerk pushes Peta off and gets back to his feet.
Peta lands a two punch combo.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Peta shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Peta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Peta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Bomstaerk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Bomstaerk is trying to stand. #T2##SU2#
Peta postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bomstaerk to stand up.
Peta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bomstaerk misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Peta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bomstaerk sneaks out the side door and pushes Peta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice shot lands for Peta.
Peta punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Peta ducks under and follows up with a left that Peta also avoids with ease.
As Bomstaerk backs off Peta throws a huge counter combo but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it all.
Peta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peta moves out of range of the body kick from Bomstaerk.
Peta scores with a nice right hand.
Bomstaerk misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Peta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peta.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Bomstaerk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bomstaerk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bomstaerk stands up over Peta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Peta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bomstaerk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.#T4##TD2#
Peta is trying to trip Bomstaerk. He has hold of a leg but Bomstaerk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk wants to stand up but Peta is controlling him. #SUB#
Bomstaerk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a guillotine here but Peta defends easily.
Peta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Peta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Peta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Peta as Bomstaerk shoots in.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the leg kick from Peta.
Peta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomstaerk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Bomstaerk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peta misses with a low kick.
Bomstaerk misses with a body punch
and Peta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peta thuds his right hand into Bomstaerk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Peta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up here but Peta is controlling him well.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape back to his feet but Peta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks Peta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Peta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Peta keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Peta decides to stand back up.
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!
Peta throws a series of punches but Bomstaerk avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Peta, which made it look bad.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Peta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bomstaerk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Peta.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Peta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peta continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bomstaerk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bomstaerk to the mat. Bomstaerk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bomstaerk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a guillotine here but Peta defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Peta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bomstaerk has momentary wrist control but Peta slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bomstaerk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Peta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bomstaerk has tightened it up now! Peta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Van Peta had this to say: 'Was robbed'.

Event: OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Drozd throws a jab when Peta was well out of range.#CL#
Drozd clinches up with Peta and pushes him back against the cage.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Drozd.
Peta wants to get back to striking at distance but Drozd won't allow it.
Drozd tries a body shot but Peta blocks it.
Drozd looking to throw knees to the head but Peta is blocking nicely.
Drozd lands a knee to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peta has Drozd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drozd tumbling to the mat - Peta dives into Drozd's guard.
Peta throwing strikes from guard but Drozd blocks nicely. #T1#
Peta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drozd wants to stand and escape but Peta is having none of it.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta distracts Drozd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta passes Drozd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta trying to control the action but Drozd is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Drozd's head.
Peta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drozd is trying to stand up here but Peta is controlling him well.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drozd's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peta throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Peta dives in and scores a takedown into Drozd's guard.
Peta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta is working Drozd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drozd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peta.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drozd keeping moving, preventing Peta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Peta gets a takedown into half guard.
Drozd is refusing to be controlled, as Peta sits in half guard.
Drozd is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Peta throwing shots but Drozd is blocking nicely.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peta winds up and cracks Drozd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Peta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drozd but Drozd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd leaves Peta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drozd keeps Peta at a distance using the push kick.
Peta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peta somewhat.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peta goes for a double leg but Drozd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drozd continues to drive forward.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Peta slips under a jab.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drozd as he jumps to the side.
Peta tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Drozd. Those never looked like landing.
Peta walks into a left hand. #CL#
Drozd drives through and clinches with Peta against the cage.
Drozd lands a nice elbow.
Peta dodges an elbow strike from Drozd.
Drozd prevents Peta from breaking the clinch.
Drozd presses Peta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drozd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peta backwards. #T2#
Drozd lands a left hand.
Drozd can't find room to land a body shot as Peta controls the action.
Drozd lands a good knee to the midsection. Peta won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Peta breaks the clinch.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Peta's head but Peta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Drozd lands a jab to the head.
Peta moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drozd wants it to stay on the feet.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Peta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Peta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Peta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Peta.
Drozd misses with a wild combination.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Peta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Peta moves out of range easily.
And Peta tries to counter it with a takedown but Drozd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Peta blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a combination #TD2#
and Peta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Drozd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peta blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Peta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drozd lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Drozd.
Peta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drozd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Peta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta working over Drozd with some ground and pound. Drozd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drozd looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peta is keen to just control but Drozd is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta with the ground and pound but Drozd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta is pushing down on Drozd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drozd is fighting to maintain full guard but Peta has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##ES#
Drozd kicks Peta off and gets back to his feet.
Drozd throws a right hand that Peta ducks under and follows up with a left that Peta also avoids with ease.
Peta with the counter takedown but Drozd avoids it easily.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta. #TD2#
Peta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peta is in Drozd's guard.
Peta wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Drozd is working an open guard so Peta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Drozd as Peta shoots in.#T2#
Drozd moves to clinch but Peta breaks away #TD2#
and Peta counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Drozd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drozd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peta looks to land a strike but Drozd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?#T3#
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta is standing up over Drozd. Drozd looks to escape but Peta dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Peta.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
Peta prevents Drozd from escaping the position.
Drozd is being controlled here.
Peta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peta in side control, throwing shots but Drozd defends.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peta throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Peta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peta misses with a head kick.
Peta avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Peta throws a series of strikes that have Drozd backpedaling.
Peta shoots in for a double leg but Drozd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drozd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Peta backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Van Peta.
I think Peta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Van Peta!
A very excited looking Van Peta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Denisov moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.#CL2#
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chizutere smiles and moves away.
Denisov throws a combination. Chizutere tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Adlartok Chizutere has been cut.
Chizutere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denisov circles away quickly and effectively.
Denisov throws the kick towards the body but Chizutere avoids it.
Chizutere swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Denisov feints the counter takedown.
Denisov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chizutere throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
We've been told by Chizutere's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chizutere is trying to push Denisov away but Denisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Chizutere holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Chizutere turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adlartok Chizutere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.#TD2#
Denisov pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Denisov lands a decent punch to the body there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Denisov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chizutere wants to stand but Denisov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chizutere trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denisov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denisov misses with a leg kick
and Chizutere counters with a stiff right hand.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.#T2#
Denisov throws a series of punches but Chizutere moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Denisov.
Chizutere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denisov moves away.#CL2#
Denisov clinches up against the cage.
Chizutere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denisov backwards.
Chizutere wants to get back to striking at distance but Denisov won't allow it. #TD2#
Denisov jumps guard and drags Chizutere to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chizutere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chizutere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chizutere is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Denisov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denisov is looking to clinch.
Denisov swinging wildly here.
Chizutere misses the jab.
Chizutere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denisov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chizutere misses with a straight right.
Chizutere lands with a hook. Denisov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denisov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Denisov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chizutere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Chizutere.
Chizutere walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chizutere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Denisov shoots for a double leg takedown but Chizutere sprawls well. He's pushed Denisov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chizutere appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denisov wants to clinch up but Chizutere keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Denisov instigates a clinch.
Chizutere lands with a right to the head.
Chizutere working hard to break the clinch.
Denisov jumps guard but Chizutere turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Denisov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chizutere uses from the top position.
Chizutere trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chizutere is one step ahead there.
Denisov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Denisov slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denisov.
Denisov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denisov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denisov moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Denisov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Denisov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denisov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Denisov cracks Chizutere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chizutere misses with a looping right.
Chizutere swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Chizutere throws a big shot that misses.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denisov misses with a few strikes there.
Denisov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denisov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chizutere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denisov moves away.
Denisov wants to counter with a clinch but Chizutere pushes him away.
Chizutere scores with a sloppy right hand. Denisov should have avoided that one.
Chizutere throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Chizutere avoids them all with ease.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Denisov pushes Chizutere up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Denisov gets control of Chizutere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denisov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chizutere controls the pace.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov working a defensive guard but Chizutere passes into half guard.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denisov.
Chizutere tries to stand but Denisov is controlling from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Chizutere passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Denisov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chizutere wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Chizutere gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Denisov has managed to clinch.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Chizutere won't allow it.
Adlartok Chizutere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Chizutere tries to break free but Denisov pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chizutere manages to break the clinch.
Denisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chizutere slips a jab and a cross from Denisov.
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denisov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denisov throws a right hand that Chizutere ducks under and follows up with a left that Chizutere also avoids with ease.
Chizutere is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chizutere throws a shot to the body.
Chizutere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Chizutere moves out of range. #T4#
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chizutere.
Chizutere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chizutere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut. Denisov saw that one coming.
Denisov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chizutere scores with a jab to the head.
Denisov throws a series of strikes that have Chizutere backpedaling.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Chizutere pushes him off.
Denisov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denisov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denisov connects with a jab.
Denisov is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chizutere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chizutere.
Denisov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denisov duly obliges.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov throws out a loose jab but Chizutere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chizutere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denisov counters with a series of strikes. Chizutere will be more careful next time no doubt.
Denisov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Denisov misses with a double jab
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denisov throws a combination. Chizutere tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chizutere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Denisov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut. Denisov saw that one coming.
Chizutere throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov throws a right hand that Chizutere ducks under and follows up with a left that Chizutere also avoids with ease.
Denisov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chizutere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denisov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chizutere moves out of range of the strikes.
Denisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denisov fails with the takedown
and Chizutere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chizutere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denisov on the side of the head. #T1#
Denisov misses with a double jab
and Denisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denis Denisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov. #CL2#
Denisov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Denisov jumps guard.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Denisov is working an open guard so Chizutere takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denisov misses with a double jab.
Denisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chizutere throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.
Denisov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denisov duly obliges.
Chizutere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Denisov.#T2#
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Denisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Chizutere misses.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Denisov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizutere jabs Denisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chizutere, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chizutere prevents it. #BC#
Chizutere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denisov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denisov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Denisov needs to keep his hands up - Chizutere had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Denisov darts in and clinches Chizutere up against the cage.
Chizutere looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chizutere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Denisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chizutere's efforts to push away.
Denis Denisov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Denisov manages to pull guard.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #ES2#
Denisov scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Denisov takes the fight into the clinch.
Chizutere is trying to break the clinch but Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov wants a takedown.
Adlartok Chizutere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.#TD2#
Denisov pulls guard successfully.
Chizutere throws a big right hand that misses.
Chizutere controlling from the top position. #T4#
Chizutere tries to stand but Denisov is controlling from the bottom.
Denisov controls Chizutere momentarily but Chizutere frees himself.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov seems keen to control Chizutere's posture.
Chizutere controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adlartok Chizutere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Denisov clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Denisov.
Well Denisov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Denisov!
Denis Denisov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Mercenary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercenary there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chizutere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercenary throws a jab but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Chizutere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Mercenary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chizutere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercenary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercenary slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Mercenary throws a leg kick which misses Chizutere's front leg but catches the back leg as Chizutere tries to avoid it.
Mercenary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chizutere.
Chizutere staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Chizutere moves out of range.
Chizutere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercenary throws a body shot but no joy.
Chizutere lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mercenary looks to score with a jab to the body but Chizutere is just out of range.
Chizutere lands a nice hook to Mercenary's body. Mercenary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Chizutere misses the jab.
Chizutere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chizutere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chizutere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
Mercenary slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Mercenary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chizutere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercenary thuds a left hand into Chizutere's body.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Chizutere walks into a straight right hand from Mercenary.
Mercenary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chizutere was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercenary.
Mercenary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercenary's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chizutere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands with a shot to the body.
Mercenary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Chizutere throws a jab when Mercenary was well out of range.
Chizutere lands a jab.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
Chizutere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chizutere.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Chizutere might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Chizutere - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercenary. Chizutere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chizutere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercenary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercenary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Chizutere avoids them all with ease.
Mercenary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Chizutere's shoulder, as Chizutere tries to avoid the shot.
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chizutere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercenary had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mercenary blocks a jab.
As Chizutere backs away, Mercenary returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mercenary takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Chizutere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercenary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Mercenary scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Chizutere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercenary doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Mercenary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chizutere misses with a straight left.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chizutere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chizutere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercenary can pounce on him.
A head kick by Mercenary misses
and Chizutere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chizutere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Chizutere as he connects with a hook.
Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Mercenary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercenary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercenary's hands.#T4#
Chizutere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercenary throws a jab when Chizutere was well out of range.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Mercenary throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary lands with an uppercut that bounces Chizutere off the cage and back into range.
Mercenary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercenary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chizutere moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Chizutere moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adlartok Chizutere will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mercenary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Adlartok Chizutere has been cut.
Mercenary swings for the body but Chizutere moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Chizutere checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercenary moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Chizutere as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Chizutere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chizutere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chizutere misses with a looping right.
Mercenary went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Chizutere throws the left hand but Mercenary avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercenary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Mercenary staying out of range there.
Chizutere moves out of range as Mercenary strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere swings for the body but Mercenary moves out of range.
Mercenary was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Chizutere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chizutere catches Mercenary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercenary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chizutere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercenary scrambles back to his feet.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercenary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
and Chizutere counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mercenary! He's just covering up as Chizutere starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adlartok Chizutere!
After winning the bout, Adlartok Chizutere thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 309Byczkiewicz Vs Naulakko
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Tua Cara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tua Cara duly obliges.
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara looks to land a left hand but Peta moved out of range nicely.
Peta swinging wildly here.
Peta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Peta is rocked!
Tua Cara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Peta counters with a single leg into guard. Tua Cara didn't expect that.

Tua Cara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Peta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Peta is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua Cara finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tua Cara lands a left hand.
Peta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tua Cara has Peta pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Peta is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tua Cara - that's hurt Peta badly! Oh, another knee lands and Peta is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Peta doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Quebro Tua Cara!
The defeated Van Peta had this to say: 'Was robbed'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chizutere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chizutere connects with a crisp jab.
Pending takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chizutere cracks Pending with an open hand slap.
Chizutere has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pending looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chizutere lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pending. Chizutere pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adlartok Chizutere!
A victorious Adlartok Chizutere thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 39
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik slips a jab and a cross from Falcon.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch but Falcon is avoiding it.
Falcon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcon takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Brovarnik throws an overhand right that lands on Falcon's shoulder, as Falcon tries to avoid the shot.
Falcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcon misses with a series of wild punches.
Brovarnik counters with a body kick.
Brovarnik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcon looks to throw the jab but Brovarnik is out of range.
Falcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcon avoids the head kick by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik moves out of range as Falcon strikes.#KD#
Falcon catches Brovarnik napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brovarnik to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Falcon landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Brovarnik working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Brovarnik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Brovarnik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Falcon has passed into half guard!
Brovarnik is looking to improve his position.
Falcon wants to control but Brovarnik is keeping him busy.
Brovarnik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brovarnik.
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brovarnik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for a guillotine here but Falcon defends easily.
Brovarnik is trying to keep Falcon in close.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brovarnik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brovarnik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Falcon distracts Brovarnik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Brovarnik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falcon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking for a triangle but Falcon pushes his legs off easily.
Falcon postures up and lands a big shot to Brovarnik's brow. #SUB2#
Brovarnik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brovarnik 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.
Falcon is in close to Brovarnik's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Falcon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brovarnik has his foot on Falcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcon works his way back into a safe position though.
Falcon lands a couple of elbows.
Falcon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brovarnik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Falcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falcon misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Falcon.#KD#
Falcon lands a big shot that drops Brovarnik! Can he finish him?
Brovarnik is still in real trouble! Can Falcon finish him?
Falcon landing some decent shots from guard.
Falcon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jack Falcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcon continues to stall.#SUB2#
Brovarnik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brovarnik seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Brovarnik has his foot on Falcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Falcon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brovarnik has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Falcon is looking to defend but Brovarnik has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Falcon! Brovarnik pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Falcon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexei Brovarnik!

Event: Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McPherson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McPherson thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
McPherson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McPherson is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Carvalho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#KD2#
Carvalho moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McPherson goes down! Can Carvalho finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Turd McPherson has been cut.
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!
Carvalho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carvalho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
McPherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
McPherson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carvalho doesn't defend quickly enough and McPherson has managed to lock this one up! Can Carvalho escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McPherson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Turd McPherson!
A relieved looking Turd McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Peta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Moen's head.
Peta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peta is looking to work some ground and pound but Moen has wrist control.
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peta defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moen is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Moen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Moen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moen has Peta in his guard.#REVB#
Peta is in close to Moen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Moen'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.
Moen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Moen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peta working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peta connects with a couple of short punches.
Peta postures up and lands a big shot to Moen's brow.
Peta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Peta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peta has managed to get both his arms back between Moen's legs - danger averted.
Peta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Moen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Moen is looking for a triangle but Peta pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta lands a couple of digs.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Moen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Moen looking to control.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Peta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peta.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peta cracks Moen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moen some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta is looking to take a break and control but Moen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moen isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Peta wants to control but Moen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moen is looking for a sweep.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta slows the pace down.
Peta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peta trying to control the action but Moen is working from the bottom.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Peta lands an elbow. #ROC2#Moen is rocked!
Moen being controlled for a moment.
Oh Moen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peta working the body and head with strikes.
Moen trying to remain calm as Peta controls from the top position.
Moen manages to get back to half guard.
Moen seems to have got his legs back now.
Peta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Moen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Peta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Moen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Peta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Peta!
Van Peta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Falcon off balance momentarily.
Falcon dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Falcon throws a left that rocks Stardust and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Falcon dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stardust regain composure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Falcon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Falcon trying to control the position but Stardust is working away.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is trying to ground and pound but Stardust uses the momentary lack of control by Falcon to regain half guard.
Falcon stalling away here and it's allowed Stardust to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Stardust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon looking to sit in guard and control but Stardust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Stardust stands up and waves to Falcon to follow him. #T2#
Falcon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcon scores with a hook.
Stardust cracks Falcon with an open hand slap.
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Falcon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Falcon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon misses with a wild combination.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.#CUT#It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Stardust. That snapped Falcon's head back.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.#T3#
Stardust jabs Falcon right on the nose. Falcon blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Stardust thumps Falcon with a low kick.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Falcon 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon moves out of range of the body kick.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Falcon throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Falcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Falcon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcon.
Falcon misses with a straight right. #T4#
Stardust lands a brutal head kick. Falcon looks out on his feet and Stardust throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ziggy Stardust!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ziggy Stardust made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
A big left from Okafor misses. #T1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Okafor thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Okafor moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Carvalho looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a head kick. Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a head kick that Carvalho semi-blocks.
Okafor jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Okafor connects with a stiff jab that staggers Carvalho - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nadadora enables Peta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nadadora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadadora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peta chips away with some ground and pound.
Peta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peta landing some decent shots from guard.
Nadadora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadadora tries to get out of the position.
Nadadora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora keeping moving, preventing Peta from controlling successfully.
Peta postures up in Nadadora's guard and throws a big left but Nadadora blocks it.
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Peta throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Peta avoids nicely.
Peta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peta darts in looking for a takedown but Nadadora gets double underhooks and turns Peta into the cage.
Peta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nadadora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peta.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora slaps away a takedown attempt from Peta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Peta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nadadora defends it nicely.#T2#
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Peta shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peta avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Peta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peta.
Nadadora wants to control but Peta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peta throwing shots but Nadadora is blocking nicely.
Nadadora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Peta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadadora defending well though. #T3#
Peta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nadadora taking some punishment here, with Peta in his half guard.
Peta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peta is looking to take a break and control but Nadadora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peta lands a nice short elbow.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
Nadadora taking some punishment here, with Peta in his half guard.
Peta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadadora is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Peta is pressing down on Nadadora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nadadora is holding on for now. #T4#
Nice strikes from Peta there.
Peta thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Peta there.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peta on the ground.
Peta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nadadora is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Peta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nadadora was covering up waiting for the punch and Peta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peta throwing strikes from guard but Nadadora blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta throws a big right hand that misses.
Peta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Peta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Nadadora. No joy for Peta on that attempt.
It looked like Nadadora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadadora duly obliges.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadadora sprawls well. Nadadora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Peta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peta takes a swing at Nadadora's ribcage but misses.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nadadora's waist but Nadadora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peta off to one side.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.#T1#
Nadadora stuffs the takedown attempt from Peta. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadadora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Peta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora avoids it really well and circles away.
Peta dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Peta. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses. #T2#
Peta throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.#TD2#
Peta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta looks up at the clock and then as Nadadora takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nadadora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peta connects with a decent elbow.
Nadadora tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Check out the look on Peta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peta scoring with punches and elbows.
Peta throws a strike aimed at the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora avoids it well.
Nadadora defending against the ground and pound.
Peta working the ground and pound.
Peta lands an elbow.
Peta grinds an elbow into Nadadora's temple. #T3#
Nadadora takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peta is putting a hurting on Nadadora here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nadadora to see if he's OK.
Peta working the ground and pound.
Peta throws a strike aimed at the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora avoids it well.
Peta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Peta working the body and head with strikes.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
Peta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!
Peta takes a little break here. Nadadora wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadadora keeps working. #T4#
Peta lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Nadadora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peta cracks Nadadora with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Peta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nadadora is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Peta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Peta!
In his post fight interview, Van Peta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falcon misses with a right hand
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcon misses with a looping left.
Silver lunges at Falcon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcon's hand. #CUT#It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Falcon tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcon moves out of range as Silver strikes.#CL#
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver lands a nice uppercut.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Falcon blocking some punches.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Silver misses with the head strike.
Falcon blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcon.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcon's efforts to push away.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver cracks Falcon with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcon.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver has Falcon pressed against the cage, preventing Falcon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcon can't break the clinch.
Silver lands a shot to the body.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Falcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Silver misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcon is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Silver is leaning against Falcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falcon working hard to break the clinch.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon blocking some punches.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Falcon breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Falcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver takes a swing at Falcon's ribcage but misses.
Silver tries to clinch up but Falcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Silver drops his shoulder and cracks Falcon with a huge uppercut! Falcon goes down! Can Silver finish him? #ROC#Falcon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Falcon is still in real trouble! Can Silver finish him?
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver stops Falcon from standing up.
Falcon seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver advances position into side control!
Silver misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Falcon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Falcon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?
Falcon throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Falcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
A combination from Falcon does no damage.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Silver counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Falcon down! Silver is looking to finish but Falcon is intelligently defending himself.
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!
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcon is looking to stand up but Silver isn't so interested in that idea.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Falcon is fighting to break Silver's control of his arms but Silver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcon on the ground.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Falcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silver looks to land a strike but Falcon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon wants to stand but Silver is controlling the position.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Falcon stops Silver from standing up.
Falcon is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.
Silver has his hands on Falcon's head, controlling the position.
Falcon won't allow Silver to get back to his feet.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcon is one step ahead there.
Falcon postures up.
Falcon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silver is pulling down on Falcon's head. It's preventing any offense from Falcon, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silver wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment.
Terry Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Silver throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.
Falcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver is looking for a counter combo.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Silver counter with a right hand. #CL#
Silver clinches.
Silver lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a series of punches but Falcon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Silver. That snapped Falcon's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Falcon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon scores with a three punch combo! #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Silver and sends Falcon crashing to the mat! Silver follows him down to the mat - Falcon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Falcon to regain full guard.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVB#
Falcon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silver wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silver pulls Falcon in to control the position.
Falcon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver 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.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Silver pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silver lands with a right that hurts Falcon. Falcon looks to clinch but Silver throws a short knee that drops Falcon. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Terry Silver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Silver thanked PWNAGE Elite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov stalks Carvalho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carvalho's face. Carvalho staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Carvalho is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Carvalho's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carvalho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov , into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Carvalho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Petrov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carvalho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Petrov pulls down on the head and he's put Carvalho to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rutger Petrov !

Event: DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Peta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastiat avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peta.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta just misses with a punch to the body.
Peta misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a single leg into guard. Peta didn't expect that.
Bastiat cracks Peta with a solid left hand.#T1#
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Peta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastiat works over Peta with some ground and pound from guard.
Peta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peta keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastiat advances position into side control!
Bastiat working the body and head with strikes.
Bastiat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peta regains half guard, as Bastiat was trying to land strikes.
Peta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat winds up and cracks Peta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastiat looks to land a strike but Peta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat postures up and lands a big shot to Peta's brow.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Peta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastiat is retaining full guard.
Peta throws an elbow that misses. Bastiat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peta's guard. Nice move by Bastiat!#REVR#
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta postures up in Bastiat's guard and throws a big left but Bastiat blocks it.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peta's head.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat stays in close to Peta's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bastiat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat throws a big elbow that misses.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Peta blocks nicely.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bastiat. No joy for Peta on that attempt.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta fails to land the takedown.
Peta is breathing heavily.
Peta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Peta wants to clinch up but Bastiat keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Bastiat's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
As Peta looks to move away, Bastiat throws a big counter combo but Peta just gets out of the way.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Peta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastiat slaps away a takedown attempt from Peta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Peta avoids it well and moves away.
Peta throws a combination that misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiat but Bastiat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastiat tries to avoid it but Peta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastiat to the ground. Bastiat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastiat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peta falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bastiat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peta.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Peta and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Some wild striking there from Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta tries for a takedown but Bastiat circles away easily#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bastiat.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat. #T1#
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Peta is keeping the position.
Bastiat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastiat is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peta's head.#ES2#
Peta pushes Bastiat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastiat defends well and Peta ends up having to push Bastiat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederic Bastiat is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bastiat.
Bastiat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta fails with the takedown.#T3#
Peta has a takedown stuffed.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastiat sprawls well. Bastiat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Peta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Peta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat stuffs the takedown attempt from Peta. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peta sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Peta shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Bastiat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peta tries to clinch up#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Van Peta spoke after the fight, saying 'Was robbed'.

Event: DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Huust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancuso. That did some damage!
Mancuso swinging wildly here.
Mancuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mancuso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Huust.
Huust avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
It seemed like Huust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huust.
Huust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huust misses with a straight right.
Mancuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mancuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mancuso under the eye.
Huust clobbers Mancuso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huust throws a leg kick but Mancuso checks it.
Huust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMancuso.
Mancuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mancuso misses with a body kick.
Huust throws out a leg kick but Mancuso moves out of range and Huust only half commits.
Mancuso throws a counter high kick but Huust was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mancuso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huust on the side of the head.#T1#
Huust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mancuso has time to react.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Mancuso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mancuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Huust is looking for the big counter here.
Huust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huust motions for Mancuso to come forward. Huust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Mancuso.
Huust feints a counter leg kick.
Mancuso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huust will feel that in the morning.
Huust blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
Huust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mancuso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huust lands with a shot to the body.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Huust moves out of range.
Huust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Huust moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Mancuso ducks under a wild hook from Huust.
Huust connects with a leg kick.
Huust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mancuso.
Huust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancuso misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
Mancuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mancuso.
Huust thuds his right hand into Mancuso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huust with a jab.
Mancuso takes one to the chin there.
Mancuso looks to land a combination. Huust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huust misses with an uppercut. Mancuso saw that one coming.
Mancuso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huust bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mancuso's head.
Huust looks to score with a jab to the body but Mancuso is just out of range.#T3#
Huust lands with an uppercut that bounces Mancuso off the cage and back into range.
Mancuso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huust.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mancuso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huust.
Mancuso misses with a wild combination.
Huust is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mancuso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some wild striking there from Mancuso.
Huust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancuso.
Huust lands a slapping body shot.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Huust circles away and keeps his distance.
Mancuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that Huust avoids nicely.
Huust connects with a body shot that sends Mancuso's belly button to the back.
Mancuso pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Mancuso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huust lands a slapping body shot.
Mancuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mancuso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mancuso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huust.
Huust misses with the combination.
Huust connects with a right hand. Mancuso shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mancuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huust counters with an inside leg kick.
Huust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Huust moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reico Huust 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Huust.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huust fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Huust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huust lands a really nice looking cross but Mancuso seems unphased.
Mancuso throws a series of punches but Huust moves out of range.
Mancuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huust.
Huust swings for the body but Mancuso moves out of range.
Huust connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Huust.
Huust scores with a one two! Mancuso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mancuso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huust.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Huust lands a nice shot that snaps Mancuso's head back.
Huust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Huust finds it's way through Mancuso's defenses.
Huust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huust scores with a sloppy right hand. Mancuso should have avoided that one.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mancuso circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Huust.
Huust's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huust duly obliges. #ROC2#Mancuso is rocked!
Mancuso is looking to score with low kicks.
Huust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mancuso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Mancuso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Huust moves out of range easily.
Huust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mancuso checks a leg kick nicely.
Mancuso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huust scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Huust.
Huust scores with a hook to the body. Mancuso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mancuso. Mancuso obviously looking to wear him down.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses.
Mancuso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huust.
Mancuso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mancuso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huust lands the left hand.
Mancuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huust connects with a single shot there.
Huust lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mancuso falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reico Huust!
In defeat, Raniel Mancuso stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck the capitalism!'.

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Falcon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Falcon moved out of range.
Falcon blocks a jab.
Falcon throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani lands a body shot.
We've been told by Falcon's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Falcon avoids them all with ease.
Falcon throws a combination. Kanaani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
It looked like Falcon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcon misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Falcon misses its intended target.
Falcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Falcon avoids it with no problem.
Kanaani slips a jab and a cross from Falcon.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani slips a jab and a cross from Falcon.
Kanaani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcon is out of range and Kanaani settles back down.
Falcon cracks Kanaani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Falcon moves out of range.
A big left from Kanaani misses.
Falcon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Falcon moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kanaani lands a nice looking body shot.
Falcon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Kanaani connects with a right hand. Falcon shakes it off.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Falcon needs to keep his hands up - Kanaani had a free shot at his head there.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Kanaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcon throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Falcon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanaani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kanaani scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falcon under the eye.#ROC2#Falcon is rocked!
Kanaani plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Falcon swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Falcon face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mehdi Kanaani!
An out of breath Mehdi Kanaani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Van Cleefe.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Van Cleefe's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Cleefe is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Van Cleefe shoots in and gets a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Cleefe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Carvalho is kicking away at Van Cleefe from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Van Cleefe grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Carvalho trying to push Van Cleefe off... Carvalho taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Rome shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome passes Peta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peta regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura but Peta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well. #T1##SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Peta defending well.
Rome wants to take a breather but Peta is having none of it.
Peta is looking to escape.
Rome is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Peta manages to get to full guard.
Rome prevents Peta from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome is looking to pass into half guard but Peta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peta is in guard.#REVB#
Peta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome wants to take a breather but Peta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rome.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rome advances to half guard.
Rome passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rome fails to take his opponent's back.
Peta is working to get back to half guard.
Rome pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Peta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rome.
Rome wants to take his opponent's back but Peta doesn't allow it.
Peta is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Peta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rome has hold of Peta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rome is looking to work his way around to Peta's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peta somewhat.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peta as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peta.
Rome throwing a counter right hand but Peta manages to avoid it.
Peta walks into a jab.
Peta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Rome gets back to full guard.
Peta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rome's head.#SUB#
Rome working for a triangle but Peta defends it easily.
Peta preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peta defends it easily.
Peta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peta is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rome looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rome, into his guard. #REVB#
Peta connects with a couple of short punches.
Peta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peta landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peta postures up. #T3#
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rome passes Peta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Peta is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peta defends it well.
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Rome wants to finish this one by submission but Peta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rome.
Rome fails to advance to Peta's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##CL#
Rome has managed to clinch.
Rome has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peta after a bit of a struggle.
Rome tries to score a body lock takedown but Peta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Peta lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peta defends it easily.
Rome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Peta defends it.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Peta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peta is defended easily by Rome.#T1##TD#
Rome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rome works his way into full mount!
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rome working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB#
Rome is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Rome is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rome wants to take Peta's back here but Peta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Rome looking to control but Peta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peta is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Rome is working for a guillotine from mount but Peta frees his head quite easily.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Van Peta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peta prevents Rome from taking his back.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peta has worked his arm free - good work by Peta!
Peta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Rome passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Rome working for a submission but Peta is keeping him at bay.
Peta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peta stops Rome from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peta is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
A very excited looking Curtis Rome made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Van Peta was interviewed post fight and said 'Was robbed'.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Falcon with a poor takedown
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Falcon throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Falcon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcon dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.#CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches Falcon up against the cage.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Falcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Falcon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
Falcon stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey digs a good hook to Falcon's body.
Falcon throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Falcon feints a jab promting Anstey to slip. Falcon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anstey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Falcon lands with a big right hook that stumbles Anstey - he's out on his feet here! Falcon follows up with another monster hook that separates Anstey from consciousness! Anstey falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Falcon stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Falcon!
An out of breath Jack Falcon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Mancuso moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Diokno. #CL#
Diokno gets tackled into the cage by Mancuso. Mancuso maintains the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mancuso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diokno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diokno trying to control the position but instead, Mancuso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diokno into the cage.
Mancuso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mancuso blocks an uppercut.
Diokno effectively controlling the action here.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancuso.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mancuso is keeping busy.
Diokno is trying to maintain a safe position but Mancuso gets an underhook and turns Diokno into the cage.
Mancuso is looking to break free of the clinch but Diokno has double underhooks. #T1#
Mancuso blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Mancuso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mancuso avoids it.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mancuso is defending well for now.
Mancuso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diokno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diokno looking to stall. #BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diokno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mancuso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mancuso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diokno throws a leg kick but Mancuso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mancuso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Diokno moves out of range easily.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mancuso.
Diokno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mancuso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diokno looks winded!
Mancuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diokno throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Mancuso lands a head kick. Diokno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Mancuso blocks with his arms. #BC#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Mancuso drops Diokno with a beautiful combination! Diokno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mancuso is looking for the KO!#ROC#Diokno is rocked!
Diokno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diokno is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancuso finish him?
Mancuso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diokno will feel that in the morning.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Diokno moves out of range easily.
Diokno throws a push kick but Mancuso slaps the foot to one side.
Mancuso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno seems to have recovered his senses.
Diokno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mancuso rushes Diokno and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Diokno is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mancuso piles on the pressure and Diokno crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raniel Mancuso!
After the fight, Raniel Mancuso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

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