Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 410 - Knox Vs Jam
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobrosavljevic.
Kawiwasulu moves out of range as Dobrosavljevic strikes.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter with a clinch but Dobrosavljevic shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dobrosavljevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Kawiwasulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dobrosavljevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic tries to break free but Kawiwasulu pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawiwasulu as Dobrosavljevic tries to tie him up.
Dobrosavljevic tries to stall but Kawiwasulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand. #T1#
Kawiwasulu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dobrosavljevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Dobrosavljevic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobrosavljevic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amaru Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu shoots for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Dobrosavljevic throws an off balance right hand
and Kawiwasulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawiwasulu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu forces Dobrosavljevic back against the cage and clinches.
Kawiwasulu has Dobrosavljevic pressed against the cage, preventing Dobrosavljevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kawiwasulu looking for a takedown.
Kawiwasulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobrosavljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawiwasulu has double underhooks.
Kawiwasulu working aggressively here. #T2#
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobrosavljevic pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Dobrosavljevic blocks it.
Dobrosavljevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrosavljevic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrosavljevic controls his hands.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu avoiding damage. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawiwasulu's hands.#T3#
Kawiwasulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrosavljevic circles away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the body
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kawiwasulu misses.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy right hand but Kawiwasulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobrosavljevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dobrosavljevic connects with a superb combination that knocks Kawiwasulu out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Dobrosavljevic before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kawiwasulu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
After the fight, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic 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.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Diokno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diokno darts in and clinches Katajamaki up against the cage.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Katajamaki has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katajamaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno throws an elbow that misses.
Diokno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Katajamaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Diokno lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki blocks the elbow strike.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki can't get the takedown. #T1#
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Katajamaki controls the action.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katajamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
I was talking to Katajamaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katajamaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Diokno is looking to clinch. #TD#
Katajamaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diokno sprawls well initially but Katajamaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diokno wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well. #SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diokno gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Diokno has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Katajamaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diokno.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Diokno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Katajamaki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diokno is looking for a sweep.
Katajamaki cracks Diokno with a big elbow.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katajamaki working away.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diokno to see if he's OK.
Katajamaki working away.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diokno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katajamaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Katajamaki manages to get to full guard.
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Diokno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katajamaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katajamaki 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokno wants to stand and escape but instead Katajamaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katajamaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katajamaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diokno defends well and Katajamaki ends up having to push Diokno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katajamaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Katajamaki blocks the elbow strike.
Katajamaki scores with a hook to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katajamaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katajamaki.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Katajamaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Katajamaki working over Diokno with some ground and pound. Diokno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Diokno's hands, connecting with Diokno's forehead.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Diokno trying to control the position.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Diokno working for a triangle but Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki works over Diokno with some ground and pound from guard.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki is fighting to break Diokno's control of his arms but Diokno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Diokno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diokno controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Katajamaki has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Katajamaki manages to pass to side control!
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno is trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Diokno is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Diokno struggling a bit here.
Diokno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Diokno's hands, connecting with Diokno's forehead.#T3#
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Diokno taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Diokno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diokno trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katajamaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Diokno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Diokno keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diokno is trying to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki working Diokno over with strikes.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diokno tries to roll over but Katajamaki keeps him under control.
Diokno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diokno.#SUB2#
Diokno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Diokno fails with an attempt to 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 Katajamaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katajamaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diokno tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diokno to the ground. Diokno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diokno feints a counter leg kick.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katajamaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diokno. #TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diokno tries to kick Katajamaki off but Katajamaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diokno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diokno keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.
Diokno is trying to keep Katajamaki in close. #SUB2#
Diokno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Diokno has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diokno working for a triangle but Katajamaki defends it easily.
Diokno keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Diokno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Diokno has an active guard here but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Diokno moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki postures up. #T4#
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control from half guard but Diokno is working away.
Diokno trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diokno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki working over Diokno with some ground and pound. Diokno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diokno gets full guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diokno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Ari Katajamaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

Event: OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Paysley tries to keep at a distance but Kawiwasulu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kawiwasulu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley 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.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu throws an elbow that misses. Paysley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawiwasulu's guard. Nice move by Paysley!#REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to stand but Paysley is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Kawiwasulu.
Paysley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paysley stands and throws Kawiwasulu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Paysley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Paysley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
Paysley won't allow Kawiwasulu to sweep him here.
Kawiwasulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawiwasulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Kawiwasulu 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.
Paysley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paysley passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Paysley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paysley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand back up. #CL#
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Paysley in a clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paysley moves into full guard.
Paysley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Kawiwasulu misses.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawiwasulu's head backwards.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Kawiwasulu off balance momentarily.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
Christ feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Christ slips to the side
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christ - that will leave a mark!
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kawiwasulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christ.
Christ is pawing at Kawiwasulu, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kawiwasulu's nose. Kawiwasulu is badly hurt! Christ pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kawiwasulu tries desperately to hold on but Christ is relentless in his assault! As Kawiwasulu receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Christ away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
An out of breath Julio Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and English connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
As Kawiwasulu tries to get set, English tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawiwasulu manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
English fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawiwasulu, pushing him back against the cage.
English 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.
Kawiwasulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. English gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
English tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
English swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
English lands a nice uppercut.
English throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawiwasulus head.
English lands a hook to the side of the head.
English misses with the head strike.
English misses with a punch to the body.
English lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
English misses with a body punch.
English softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
English lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kawiwasulu to his knees! English keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
Thomas English really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Santana throws a series of punches but Diokno avoids them all with ease.
Santana throws a series of punches but Diokno avoids them all with ease.
Diokno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diokno scores with a jab to the head.
Santana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diokno.#CL#
Diokno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.#TD2#
Santana has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Diokno throws Santana to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Diokno clinches.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno. #BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Santana darts in and clinches Diokno up against the cage.
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body.
Diokno lands a shot to the body.
Santana looks winded!
Santana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Santana is looking for a takedown.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno with a nice cross.#CL2#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Diokno in a clinch. #T1#
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno prevents the takedown attempt.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Diokno. #CL#
Santana gets tackled into the cage by Diokno. Diokno maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Diokno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diokno tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Diokno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Santana looking for a takedown.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diokno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diokno - that landed with a thud.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Diokno has Santana up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diokno has Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno gets through Santana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diokno.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno working Santana over with knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diokno.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Diokno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diokno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diokno lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diokno lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
Diokno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana is working for takedown but Diokno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diokno.
Diokno tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Chel Diokno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santanas head.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santana's face. #T1#
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
Diokno lands an uppercut.#BC#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Santana is rocked!
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Diokno finish him?#CL#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Diokno. #BC#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.#BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Santana defending well as Diokno loads up on a big left hand.
Diokno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Diokno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santana's head.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diokno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.#T2#
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Diokno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diokno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diokno prevents the takedown attempt.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Diokno lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Santana tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno lands a shot to the body.
Diokno lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Diokno. #T3#
Diokno stops a takedown attempt from Santana.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
A short uppercut from Diokno.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santanas head.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Diokno digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Diokno lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno pushes Santana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.#T4#
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Santana tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that second round.
That's time! Diokno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diokno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Diokno.
Chel Diokno is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Diokno. Those never looked like landing.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diokno jabs at Santana's body.
Diokno lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick from Diokno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana walks into a left hand.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana avoids the body shot from Diokno.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Diokno. #CL#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Diokno misses with a punch on the inside.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Diokno.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diokno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno lands a damaging elbow.
Santana wants a takedown.
Diokno lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Diokno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno presses Santana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diokno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Diokno lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Diokno fails to land.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diokno.
Good body shot from Diokno.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Diokno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Santana tries to keep at a distance but Diokno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erica Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno lands a head kick. Santana smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Diokno tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Diokno connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Diokno slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Erica Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Diokno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick from Diokno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diokno tries to clinch up but Santana circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Diokno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Diokno looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
Santana is in close to Diokno's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Diokno is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diokno controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees 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!
Diokno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Diokno is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diokno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kawiwasulu forces Paysley back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paysley backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks Paysley up, before dumping him to the ground. Paysley manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawiwasulu's guard. #REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Paysley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawiwasulu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paysley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Paysley stands and steps away. Kawiwasulu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paysley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paysley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters with a straight right hand.
Paysley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paysley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##TD#
Kawiwasulu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Paysley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Paysley is looking to control Kawiwasulu's arms but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paysley has his back to the cage. #TD#
Kawiwasulu wants the takedown. Paysley is fighting it off but Kawiwasulu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paysley's guard against the cage.
Kawiwasulu won't allow Paysley to get back to his feet.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley 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. #SU2#
Paysley gets to his feet. Kawiwasulu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kawiwasulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Paysley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paysley.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paysley controls the pace.
Kawiwasulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paysley on the ground.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Paysley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Paysley stalling.
Kawiwasulu trying to control from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paysley content to control rather than advance.
Kawiwasulu wants to improve his position but Paysley is controlling well.
Paysley is taking a breather. Kawiwasulu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paysley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kawiwasulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paysley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawiwasulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paysley moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Paysley decides to pull guard.
Kawiwasulu is fighting to break Paysley's control of his arms but Paysley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but Paysley has wrist control.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paysley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Kawiwasulu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paysley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amaru Kawiwasulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilt Paysley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paysley tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paysley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kawiwasulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: OFK 366- Garrincha Vs Brychczy
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus tries to clinch
and Kawiwasulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Jesus back into the cage.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu is working for takedown but Jesus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus is trying to break free.
Jesus tries to stall but Kawiwasulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jesus prevents it.
Jesus gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus scores with a hook to the body.
Jesus gets underhooks to prevent Kawiwasulu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaru Kawiwasulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jesus avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jesus prevents it.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu. #T1#
Jesus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu. #BC2#
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus tries to clinch but Kawiwasulu is having none of it.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jesus lands a body shot. #CL2#
Jesus clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus tries a body shot but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
Jesus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jesus.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Jesus as the two fighters clinch.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Jesus breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jesus moves into range and clinches up with Kawiwasulu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawiwasulu circles away.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jesus pounces like a tiger and cracks Kawiwasulu with a vicious hook! Kawiwasulu is down but not out! Jesus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Diokno misses with a kick to the body.
Diokno wants to clinch up but Lamez keeps it at a distance.
Lamez jabs Diokno right on the nose. Diokno blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Diokno misses.
Lamez sizes up Diokno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamez lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Diokno darts in and clinches Lamez up against the cage.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamez.
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diokno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Lamez blocks a body shot from Diokno. #BC2#
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno misses with an elbow over the top.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Diokno clinches.
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamez.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T3#
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno lands a left hand.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Diokno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away. #CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Lamez.
Diokno looks winded!
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diokno connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno is looking to clinch but Lamez is avoiding it.
Diokno tries to clinch up but Lamez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diokno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez. #CL2#
Diokno has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Lamez circles away. #T1#
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Diokno slips the punch.
Lamez backing away here, and Diokno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diokno.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamez lunges at Diokno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diokno's hand.
Diokno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diokno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.#CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it. #T2#
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diokno.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a nice body shot.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamez avoids it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diokno.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lamez.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Diokno digs a right hand into Lamez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamez's gas tank.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Diokno counters with a good low kick that Lamez was not able to check.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Diokno drives through and clinches with Lamez against the cage.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno works on Lamez's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lamez.
Diokno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno tries to work over Lamez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamez won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamez lands a body shot.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez avoids a wild elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diokno.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T4#
Lamez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diokno with the inside leg kick.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diokno 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekuoba is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekuoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawiwasulu tried to score with a low kick but Ekuoba checks it.
Kawiwasulu staying out of range there.
Kawiwasulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Ekuoba drops Kawiwasulu with a big left hand and mounts him. Kawiwasulu is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Ekuoba stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ekuoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kawiwasulu right on the button. Kawiwasulu goes down! Ekuoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ekuoba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 357 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Krampus drives through and clinches with Dudeson against the cage. #TD#
Dudeson lands a takedown into guard.
Krampus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudeson is one step ahead there.
Krampus pulls Dudeson in to control the position.
Krampus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Krampus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Krampus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krampus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Dudeson is fighting to break Krampus's control of his arms but Krampus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dudeson postures up in Krampus's guard and throws a big left but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus seems keen to control Dudeson's posture.
Dudeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krampus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson connects with a couple of short punches.
Krampus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krampus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Krampus wants to control from the top but Dudeson keeps moving.
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudeson trying to keep a closed guard but Krampus is proving a slippery customer.
Krampus looking to pass the guard.
Dudeson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krampus's guard. #REVR#
Krampus is pulling down on Dudeson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudeson, at least for the moment.
Dudeson won't allow Krampus to get back to his feet. #T3#
Dudeson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krampus's head.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Krampus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dudeson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krampus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus pulls Dudeson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dudeson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krampus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Krampus forces Dudeson back against the cage and clinches.
Krampus is pressed up against the cage. Dudeson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krampus down to the mat. Krampus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Krampus instigates a clinch.
Krampus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudeson.
Krampus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudeson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudeson tries to score a body lock takedown but Krampus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dudeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krampus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudeson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krampus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Dudeson.
Krampus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
That's time! Dudeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dudeson throws a lazy right hand but Krampus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krampus tries to counter with a clinch but Dudeson shakes him off and moves away.
Krampus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudeson circles away.
Dudeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dudeson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krampus tries to clinch up but Dudeson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudeson attempts a counter takedown but Krampus avoids it well and moves away.
Krampus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudeson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krampus somewhat.#CL2#
Krampus has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Dudeson avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Dudeson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krampus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dudeson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krampus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dudeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus works on Dudeson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Dudeson controls the action.
Krampus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudeson blocks it with crossed arms.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
Dudeson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krampus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Dudeson avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Krampus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krampus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudeson.
Krampus throws an elbow but it misses.
Krampus prevents the takedown attempt.
Krampus prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krampus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dudeson's brow.
Krampus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudeson is working for takedown but Krampus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dexter Krampus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krampus lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Krampus.
Krampus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudeson prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudeson.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudeson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krampus prevents it.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Dudeson blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krampus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Krampus as the two fighters clinch.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudeson's elbow.
Krampus lands with a left to the head.
Dudeson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krampus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krampus lands a shot to the body.
Krampus lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krampus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krampus pushes Dudeson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krampus tries a body shot but Dudeson blocks it.
Krampus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Krampus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudeson is looking for a takedown.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Dudeson avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Krampus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krampus pushes Dudeson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Dudeson is rocked!
Krampus lands a big right hand that drops Dudeson! The killer instinct kicks in and Krampus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Krampus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Dude Dudeson was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws a leg kick but Mad Onion moved away.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot that snaps Kawiwasulu's head back.
Mad Onion throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kawiwasulu counters by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown attempt but Mad Onion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mad Onion. That's going to slow Kawiwasulu down.
Mad Onion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Kawiwasulu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mad Onion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mad Onion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amaru Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu looking to throw knees to the head but Mad Onion is blocking nicely.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Mad Onion blocks with his arms.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kawiwasulu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad Onion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kawiwasulu's face. #CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.#T1#
Mad Onion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Kawiwasulu 's eye.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mad Onion with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Kawiwasulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mad Onion finish him?
Mad Onion working Kawiwasulu over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kawiwasulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mad Onion creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kawiwasulu! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Mad Onion.

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

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Diokno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Barella managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Barella looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno. #TD#
Barella has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!#SUB2#
Diokno seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Diokno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diokno seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barella is looking to control Diokno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barella avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diokno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diokno pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Diokno passes to side control. #SUB2#
Diokno is trying to get an arm triangle but Barella is defending well.
Diokno working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diokno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barella keeps working.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diokno is controlling him well.
Barella tries to buck Diokno off but Diokno is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diokno working away.
Barella is looking to reverse the position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Diokno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Barella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barella lands a body shot.
Diokno takes one on the button.
Diokno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diokno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barella. Diokno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diokno circles away quickly and effectively.
Barella misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Diokno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diokno to keep the fight standing.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno lands a left hand. #T1#
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Barella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diokno regains guard immediately.
Diokno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diokno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Diokno's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barella has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Barella manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Barella working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barella works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Barella lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diokno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barella passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diokno is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diokno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barella prevents Diokno from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks. #TD#
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diokno to the mat! Diokno manages to get full guard.
Diokno looking for a sweep. Not yet Diokno, not yet. #SUB2#
Diokno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barella's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diokno's guard.
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Barella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Barella is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diokno actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Diokno is looking to control Barella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barella stands and throws Diokno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diokno has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Barella connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diokno some visible discomfort.
Barella working away.#SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Barella trying to control the position but Diokno is working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diokno tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Diokno is defending well. #T4#
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Diokno's head. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokno wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diokno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barella has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chel Diokno had this to say: 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

Event: OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Gunner throws a body punch but Krampus moves out of range. #CL#
Gunner pushes Krampus up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
A left hand lands to the body for Krampus.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
Krampus misses with a knee strike.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Gunner controls the action.
Krampus tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunner tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krampus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krampus misses with a knee to the head.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of Gunner's head.
Krampus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Krampus in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Krampus 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!
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krampus misses with an elbow strike.
Krampus misses with the head strike. #T1#
Krampus prevents a body shot from Gunner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gunner.
Krampus lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krampus.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Krampus takes an elbow to the temple.
Krampus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Krampus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krampus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunner tries a body shot but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Krampus shrugs off.
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!
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunner lands a right hand.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner stalling against the cage.
Krampus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner is trying to maintain a safe position but Krampus gets an underhook and turns Gunner into the cage.
Krampus stops a takedown attempt from Gunner.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus misses with the head strike.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Gunner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus. #T3#
Krampus blocks the elbow strike.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Krampus shrugs off.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Krampus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Gunner lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Gunner presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Krampus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner tries a body shot but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus blocks an elbow strike.
Gunner lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krampus.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krampus misses with a knee strike.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Krampus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Gunner can't get the takedown.
Krampus tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it. #TD#
Gunner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krampus can't fight it off and eventually Gunner manages to take the fight to the floor. Krampus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krampus has Gunner pulled in close to control his posture.
Gunner postures up.
Gunner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Krampus is just out of range.
Krampus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner lands with an uppercut that bounces Krampus off the cage and back into range.
Krampus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Krampus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Krampus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gunner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krampus is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunner back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Gunner.
Krampus tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gunner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Dexter Krampus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Gunner.
Gunner stalling in the clinch.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krampus's brow.
Krampus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krampus.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Gunner stalling in the clinch but Krampus improves position.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krampuss head.
Krampus is leaning against Gunner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner. #T2#
Gunner cracks Krampus with a nice body shot.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Gunner.
Krampus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunner or not.
Krampus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Gunner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krampus's defenses. #CUT#Dexter Krampus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gunner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Krampus. #T3#
Krampus lands an elbow that stopped Gunner in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Krampus working aggressively here.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Gunner.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jet Gunner!
A very excited looking Jet Gunner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Krampus wants to clinch.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Krampus throws a fast counter high kick but Gomez manages to duck under it in time.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez digs a good hook to Krampus's body. #TD2#
Krampus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Krampus is keeping busy.
Krampus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gomez reverses the position - he's now on top in Krampus's guard.
Krampus pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krampus 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.#T1#
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Krampus is keeping the position.
Krampus is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krampus wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Krampus wants to sweep but no luck.
Krampus pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Krampus is keeping the position.
Gomez slips nicely into half guard.
Krampus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krampus tries to kick Gomez off but Gomez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krampus tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Krampus trying to control but Gomez postures up.
Gomez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krampus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krampus trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krampus is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.
Krampus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krampus is looking to control Gomez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krampus avoid being mounted?
Krampus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Krampus is trying is best to control the position here.
Krampus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krampus pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krampus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gomez looking to control.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
Krampus postures up.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.#T4#
Krampus stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krampus stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Krampus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krampus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Krampus controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Gomez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez misses the jab.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Krampus avoids them all with ease.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Krampus's head.
Krampus moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Krampus moved out of range.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krampus.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krampus connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Krampus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Krampus. #CL2#
Krampus clinches.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Krampus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krampus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krampus tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Krampus lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Krampus.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!#TD2#
Krampus pulls guard.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krampus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving. #T2#
Krampus has his hands on Gomez's head, controlling the position.
Gomez trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
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!
Krampus controlling Gomez's posture.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Gomez is really struggling to control Krampus but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Krampus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gomez throws a jab when Krampus was well out of range.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Gomez throws a jab when Krampus was well out of range.
Krampus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Krampus ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krampus slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus blocks a low kick nicely.
Krampus wants to counter the offense by Gomez and move into the clinch position.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krampus can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Krampus has managed to clinch.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Krampus pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Krampus gets control of Gomez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krampus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Gomez wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Gomez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez won't allow Krampus to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomez trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Krampus lands a high kick!
Krampus slips under a jab.
Krampus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Krampus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Krampus closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krampus jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez has Krampus pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
Krampus scores with a hook to the body.
Krampus works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
Krampus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle.
Krampus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez has Krampus pushed against the cage.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Krampus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krampus.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomez blocks it with crossed arms.
Krampus misses with the head strike.
Krampus tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Gomez pulls guard effortlessly.
Krampus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Krampus wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krampus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Krampus postures up.
Krampus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Krampus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krampus wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position. #T3#
Krampus slows the pace down in half guard.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krampus prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Gomez manages to get to full guard.
Gomez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Krampus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krampus has Gomez in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Krampus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomez trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Krampus has control of Gomez's left arm, preventing Gomez from doing any damage.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez controlling from the top position.
Krampus has his hands on Gomez's head, controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gomez!
Our winner, Carlos Gomez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Arkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawiwasulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawiwasulu avoids the body shot from Arkinson.
Arkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawiwasulu wants to land a leg kick but Arkinson is out of range.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Kawiwasulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawiwasulu fails with the takedown.
Arkinson jabs Kawiwasulu right on the nose. Kawiwasulu blinks but takes it well.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arkinson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kawiwasulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawiwasulu fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has Arkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawiwasulu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arkinson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaru Kawiwasulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson looks winded!
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkinson's elbow.
Kawiwasulu has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Arkinson.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Arkinson blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawiwasulu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawiwasulu looking for a takedown.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu is controlling him.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arkinson stops a takedown attempt from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Arkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arkinson is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.#T2#
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arkinson is trying to break free.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawiwasulu is trying to drag Arkinson to the mat but Arkinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawiwasulu has Arkinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arkinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown but Arkinson manages to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkinson backwards.
Kawiwasulu stalling against the cage.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawiwasulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arkinson can turn it around.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Arkinson prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson tries to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu is controlling the position.
Arkinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkinson backwards. #ROC#Arkinson is rocked!
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
Arkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arkinson avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown but Arkinson manages to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arkinson or not.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu is working for takedown but Arkinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson is pressed up against the cage. Kawiwasulu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkinson down to the mat. Arkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mark Arkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Arkinson back into the cage.
Kawiwasulu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson wants to break free but Kawiwasulu has control.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Arkinson's head.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Arkinson to his knees! Kawiwasulu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2023

#R1#
World Citizen throws a head kick but Ho Joy moves out of range. #CL2#
Ho Joy has closed the distance and engaged World Citizen in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy - that landed with a thud.
Ho Joy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
World Citizen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands with a left to the head.
Ho Joy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho Joy lands a shot to the body.
World Citizen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards.
Ho Joy presses World Citizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho Joy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a light punch inside.
Ho Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho Joy cracks World Citizen with a nice body shot.
Ho Joy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho Joy lands an uppercut.
Ho Joy digs a right hand underneath World Citizen's ribcage. World Citizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ho Joy cracks World Citizen with a nice body shot.
Ho Joy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho Joy.
Ho Joy scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho Joy digs a right hand underneath World Citizen's ribcage. World Citizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#World Citizen is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Ho Joy as the two fighters clinch.
Oh World Citizen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ho Joy lands with a right to the head.
Ho Joy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends World Citizen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! World Citizen drops to his knees and Ho Joy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
A victorious Do Ho Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Diokno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diokno throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diokno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diokno's hands.
Diokno is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Diokno feints a counter leg kick.
Diokno misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Diokno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diokno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diokno throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.#T2#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Diokno.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diokno scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diokno.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Diokno ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Diokno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Diokno throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thibodeaux really felt that one!
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Diokno shakes it off.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diokno counters with an outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diokno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Diokno misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Diokno moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux jabs Diokno right on the nose. Diokno blinks but takes it well.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diokno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Diokno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux jabs Diokno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diokno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux clobbers Diokno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Diokno walks into a jab.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Diokno.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diokno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diokno shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diokno throws a low kick but Thibodeaux avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Diokno's defenses. #T3#
Diokno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Diokno slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Diokno follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Diokno flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Diokno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diokno moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
And Diokno responds with a good body kick, but Thibodeaux manages to step out the way in time.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Diokno counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Diokno tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diokno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Diokno is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diokno.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Diokno's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Thibodeaux clobbers Diokno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diokno is looking to land body kicks.
Diokno avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diokno tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diokno throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Diokno fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diokno is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Diokno's ribs.
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diokno. That one must have hurt.
Diokno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Diokno with an uppercut!#T3#
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.#T4#
Diokno misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Diokno darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Diokno darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux 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.
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

Event: OFK 332 - Jankovic Vs Marek
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Dudeson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Krampus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krampus stalling away here and it's allowed Dudeson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson 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.
Krampus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Dudeson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
Krampus preventing the sweep.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krampus looking to pass the guard.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson 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.
Krampus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Krampus moves into range and clinches up with Dudeson.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudeson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krampus gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Krampus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dudeson uses from the top position.
Dudeson throws a big right hand that misses.
Krampus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krampus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Dudeson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krampus has Dudeson pulled in close to control his posture.
Krampus can't keep his opponent in guard - Dudeson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krampus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krampus wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy.
Krampus wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Dudeson controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Dudeson is trying for a kimura here. Krampus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dudeson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dude Dudeson!
An intense looking Dude Dudeson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.

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

#R1#
De Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawiwasulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Mattos throws out the jab.
De Mattos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Mattos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawiwasulu on the side of the head.
De Mattos checks a leg kick.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot.
Kawiwasulu misses with a few strikes there.
De Mattos throws a looping overhand right but Kawiwasulu ducks down to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Mattos manages to circle out of the way.
Kawiwasulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Mattos 's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Lamberto De Mattos has been cut.
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but De Mattos moves out of range.
De Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Mattos feints the counter takedown.
Kawiwasulu dodges the punch combination from De Mattos .
De Mattos connects with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Kawiwasulu scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks De Mattos up, before dumping him to the ground. De Mattos manages to land in guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawiwasulu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawiwasulu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Mattos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu postures up in De Mattos 's guard and throws a big left but De Mattos blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but De Mattos has wrist control.
De Mattos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawiwasulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Mattos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Mattos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.#T2#
De Mattos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Mattos trying to control but Kawiwasulu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu 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#
De Mattos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Mattos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawiwasulu is one step ahead there.
De Mattos controls Kawiwasulu momentarily but Kawiwasulu frees himself. #SUB2#
De Mattos pushes a forearm under Kawiwasulu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kawiwasulu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamberto De Mattos !
A relieved looking Lamberto De Mattos 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: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Krampus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krampus slows the pace down in half guard.
Krampus working Naulakko over with strikes.
Naulakko is staying active underneath Krampus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krampus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naulakko is looking for a sweep. Krampus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus throwing shots but Naulakko is blocking nicely.
Naulakko is looking to improve his position.
Krampus is looking to take a break and control but Naulakko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Naulakko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krampus. #SUB2#
Krampus seems to be looking for submissions.
Krampus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krampus thows a huge punch but Naulakko dodges it nicely.
Krampus is trying to control. Naulakko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krampus is pressing down on Naulakko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naulakko is holding on for now.
Krampus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krampus throwing shots but Naulakko is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naulakko throws out a powerful jab.
Naulakko throws a chopping leg kick but Krampus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Naulakko - just one landing.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Naulakko throws out a leg kick but Krampus moves out of range and Naulakko only half commits.
Krampus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naulakko defends it well.
Naulakko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Krampus rushes Naulakko and presses him up against the cage.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
Krampus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naulakko lands with a short shot to the head.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulakko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulakko taking a breather.
A short right from Krampus on the inside.
Krampus lands with a right to the head.
Naulakko scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Naulakko breaks the clinch. #T3#
Naulakko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krampus needs to keep his hands up - Naulakko had a free shot at his head there.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Krampus ducks down to avoid it.
Krampus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krampus tries to clinch there but Naulakko circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Naulakko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naulakko lands a right hook to the body.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Krampus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Naulakko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Naulakko.
Naulakko avoids the body shot from Krampus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naulakko.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.#T4#
Naulakko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krampus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Krampus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Krampus working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krampus lands with a light punch inside.
Krampus is trying to drag Naulakko to the mat but Naulakko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naulakko controlling the action here for a moment.
Krampus gets through Naulakko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naulakko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Naulakko lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krampus misses with the body kick
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Krampus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krampus passes Naulakko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krampus wants to free his trapped foot but Naulakko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naulakko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naulakko 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.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naulakko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus prevents Naulakko from improving his position.
Naulakko pushes Krampus off looking to stand but Krampus dives back in and keeps control.
Naulakko won't allow Krampus to pass to mount. #T1#
Krampus is looking to take a break and control but Naulakko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naulakko wants to stand back up but Krampus manages to pass into side control.
Krampus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naulakko keeps working.
Naulakko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krampus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naulakko struggling a bit here.
Naulakko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krampus asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krampus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krampus trying to control the position but Naulakko is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krampus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko swats away the attempt to clinch by Krampus.
Nice uppercut there from Naulakko.
A head kick misses from Naulakko. #TD2#
Naulakko gets caught flat footed, as Krampus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Naulakko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krampus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Naulakko blocks with his arms.
Krampus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naulakko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krampus is working Naulakko over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Naulakko.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus is leaning against Naulakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Krampus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Naulakko uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krampus holds on and takes a little breather.
Krampus trying to control the position.
Naulakko won't allow Krampus to sweep him here. #ES2#
Krampus pushes Naulakko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Naulakko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naulakko wants it to stay on the feet.
Naulakko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krampus's hands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus is looking to land body kicks.
Naulakko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naulakko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krampus at a distance.
Krampus looks for the body kick but Naulakko saw that one coming.
Krampus tries to clinch up
and Naulakko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
Krampus wants to clinch
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krampus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krampus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krampus blocks a jab.#TD2#
Krampus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naulakko is trying to defend but Krampus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Naulakko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naulakko throws the left hand but Krampus avoids the punch easily.
Naulakko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krampus's head backwards.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
Krampus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krampus slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naulakko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krampus is able to avoid easily.
Krampus throws a sloppy head kick and Naulakko moves out of range easily.
Krampus throws a head kick but Naulakko moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krampus or perhaps it was just good defense by Naulakko, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Naulakko. Those never looked like landing.
Krampus tries to clinch up but Naulakko circles away and keeps his distance.
Naulakko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krampus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naulakko.
Krampus dives in and grabs Naulakko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naulakko pushes down on Krampus's head and hops out.
Krampus tries for a takedown but Naulakko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pertti Naulakko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Krampus.
Naulakko lands a body shot.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naulakko but Naulakko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krampus closes the distance and clinches up with Naulakko, looking for a takedown. Krampus pushes Naulakko against the cage but Naulakko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krampus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krampus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krampus avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krampus can do to turn this around?
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Krampus moves away and avoids it.
Pertti Naulakko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Naulakko.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Krampus moved out of range nicely.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulakko cracks Krampus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naulakko wants it to stay on the feet.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown but Naulakko shows good takedown defense.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Krampus is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Naulakko. That snapped Krampus's head back. #CUT#The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL2#
Krampus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus throws an elbow but it misses.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Naulakko blocks with his arms.
Pertti Naulakko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD2#
Krampus jumps into guard, dragging Naulakko to the mat.
Naulakko postures up.
Krampus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naulakko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krampus wants to stand up but Naulakko is controlling him.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
Krampus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krampus wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krampus has his hands on Naulakko's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naulakko checks the leg kick.
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick from Naulakko.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naulakko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krampus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Krampus ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Krampus wants to counter the offense by Naulakko and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Krampus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naulakko, pushing him back against the cage.
Naulakko scores with a hook to the body.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dexter Krampus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Naulakko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naulakko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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