Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 467: Joplin vs Hackett
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Oni moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn scores with a leg kick.
Oni throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Oni throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oni checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd cheers as Oni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem phased though.
Oni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vovchanchyn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vovchanchyn checks a leg kick.
It looked like Vovchanchyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oni throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Oni tries to land a body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vovchanchyn counters with a left and a right that stings Oni.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
A bone on bone clash there as Vovchanchyn blocks the leg kick.
Oni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but Oni avoids it.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oni looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Nice body kick there by Vovchanchyn.
Oni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a brutal head kick. Oni looks out on his feet and Vovchanchyn throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Igor Vovchanchyn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Vovchanchyn made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFC 459: Tiotio v IsMore
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Oni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Oni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oni misses with a combination
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Oni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Norris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
A head kick misses from Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Oni throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris avoids the body shot from Oni.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oni throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Oni moved out of range nicely.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oni finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Oni.
Oni scores with a hook.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Oni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris walks into a jab.
Oni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oni. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris is looking for the big counter here.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Oni.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Oni is wise to it.
A big left from Oni misses.
Norris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oni misses with a leg kick
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oni.
Oni misses the body punch
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Oni.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Oni misses with a looping right.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Oni is out of range.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exeudo Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oni lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Oni.
Oni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Oni scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Oni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
Oni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris feints the counter takedown.
Oni throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris works the jab nicely.
Oni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Oni settles back down.
Oni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oni tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oni throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Oni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exeudo Oni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oni misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norris slips under a jab.
Norris defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni lands with a cross.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
A cross from Oni lands.
Oni misses with a straight left.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Oni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oni just misses with a punch to the body.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
Oni throws a front kick aimed at Norris's knee but Norris avoids it well.
Oni throws a leg kick but Norris checks it.
Oni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
and Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Oni misses its intended target.
Norris throws out a counter right but Oni avoids it with no problem.
Oni misses with a straight right.
Norris connects with a body shot.
Oni misses with a low kick.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Oni slips under a jab.
Oni checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris slips under a jab.
A low kick from Oni is predictable there
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Oni dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Oni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oni tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norris lands a jab-cross combination.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Oni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exeudo Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Oni does no damage.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Exeudo Oni is winning the standup battle so far.
Oni throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oni.
Oni thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Oni with that takedown attempt.
Norris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oni eats them both and turns towards Norris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Norris counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Oni is rocked!
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oni.
Oni tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Oni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Oni pushes him away.
Oni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Oni misses with a body shot.
Oni sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Oni avoids it this time.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Oni scores with a jab to the head.
Oni misses with an uppercut
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Oni misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oni.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris tries to counter with a clinch but Oni shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Oni misses.
Norris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oni lands a right hook to the body.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni shoots in but no luck this time.
As Oni backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Oni manages to avoid it all.
Norris checks the leg kick.
Oni tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Oni pushes him away.
Oni throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oni cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oni lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Oni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Oni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Oni misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#Exeudo Oni's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oni. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oni has his takedown stuffed
and Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Oni on that attempt.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exeudo Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.#T2#
That kick from Norris tenderised Oni's leg. Oni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oni defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Oni misses the body punch
and Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oni stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oni misses with an uppercut.
Oni throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Norris tries to counter it with a takedown but Oni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oni moves out of range of the strikes.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Oni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oni takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Oni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Oni does no damage.
Oni throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris moves out of range as Oni throws a body kick.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oni is out of range.
Norris slips under a jab.#T4#
Oni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oni backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
A clash of legs there as Oni blocks the low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Oni on that attempt.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oni throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris tries to counter with a clinch but Oni shakes him off and moves away.
Oni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris.
I think Norris 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Norris!
A pretty intense looking Chuck Norris took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 453: Whitaker v Rivers
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Oni darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oni - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Oni lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Oni.
Knox stalling.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oni lands an overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Oni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oni.
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!
Oni shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Oni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Oni looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oni.
Oni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox lands a nice hook to Oni's body. Oni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oni misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Oni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Oni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni scores with a punch to the head.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni with a jab.
Oni shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni slips a straight right by Knox.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Oni finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Oni moved out of range.
Oni moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Oni misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oni or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Oni misses with a looping right.
Oni misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Oni misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Oni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Oni moves away and avoids it.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oni misses with a two punch combination.
Oni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Oni coming out on top.
Oni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Oni moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox avoiding damage.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
Oni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oni presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox lands a right hand. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Oni misses.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a hook but Oni blocks it.
Oni avoids the body shot from Knox.
Oni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
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 Porthos Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oni swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Oni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox scores with a jab. Oni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oni or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Oni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Oni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oni misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Oni shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Oni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox stalls. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Knox.#T2#
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni misses with an uppercut.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Oni closes the distance and clinches.
Oni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Oni is breathing heavily.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Porthos Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oni's elbow.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Oni avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. #T3#
Oni goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knox throws a hook but Oni blocks it.#CL2#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oni backwards. #BC2#
Oni breaks the clinch.
Knox lands with a straight right. Oni didn't see that one coming.
Oni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oni moves away from the strike by Knox.
Oni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Oni manages to avoid it.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Oni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Oni throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Oni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Knox misses.
A low kick from Oni misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Oni's head.
Oni tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Oni back against the cage.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Oni backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oni drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Oni lands with a left to the head.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Oni avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oni's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oni can do to turn this around?
Oni fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Oni had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Oni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oni throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Oni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox misses the jab.
Oni misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exeudo Oni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands a jab.
Oni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Oni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Oni moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with a hook. Oni ducked under it nicely.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox cracks Oni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox works Oni's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Knox works the jab nicely.
Oni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Oni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Oni has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Oni's head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oni can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oni misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Knox lands.#T4#
Oni tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Oni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Oni clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Oni misses with a body punch.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Oni can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Oni manages to break the clinch.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oni doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Our winner, Porthos Knox, 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: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oni.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Oni moved out of range.
Glass throws a leg kick but Oni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oni misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass lands with a right hand.
Oni digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni shoots in but no luck this time.
Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oni somewhat.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Oni lands with an uppercut that bounces Glass off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oni just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass connects with a body shot.
Oni dips to his left and cracks Glass with an uppercut!
Oni moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass jabs at Oni's body.
Glass moves forwards but Oni connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Glass feints and then cracks Oni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oni down.
Glass throws a jab when Oni was well out of range.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oni lands with a shot to the body.
Glass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oni ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
Oni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Oni is just out of range.
Oni thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Oni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass throws a nice looking combination but Oni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Oni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glass's half guard.
Glass is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass won't allow Oni to pass to mount. #T2##ES#
Glass kicks Oni off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Glass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oni scores with a jab.
Oni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Oni lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Oni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Glass throws Oni to one side and escapes!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oni moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Oni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Oni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oni throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Oni looks for a takedown but Glass sprawls well.
Glass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glass takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni scores with a jab to the body.
Glass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Oni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Oni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oni swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Oni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glass to the ground. Oni is now in Glass's guard.#ES#
Glass wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Oni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oni working the head and body with strikes.
Glass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oni slips a nice elbow through Glass's hands, connecting with Glass's forehead.#T4#
Oni trying to control the pace.
Oni scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jeez, Desmond Glass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Oni trying to pass the guard but Glass defending well.
Oni trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass is trying to stand back up but Oni is controlling him
Oni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glass defending well though.
Glass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oni scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Exeudo Oni!
During a confident post fight interview, Exeudo Oni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Desmond Glass was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Jomoney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oni wants to control but Jomoney postures up.
Jomoney looks up at the clock and then as Oni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jomoney smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jomoney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oni can't do much from the bottom here.
Jomoney throws an elbow but Oni slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Jomoney seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.
Oni dodges the ground and pound from Jomoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Jomoney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Oni managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jomoney.
Oni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jomoney lands a few punches from side control.
Oni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jomoney controlling the position from side mount.
Jomoney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oni tries to buck Jomoney off but Jomoney is having none of it.
Oni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Jomoney wants to control but Oni is keeping him busy.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jomoney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Oni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oni is looking to reverse the position.
Oni regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jomoney's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Oni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Jomoney throws an elbow that misses. Oni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jomoney's guard. Nice move by Oni!#REVR#
Oni sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oni throws a big elbow that misses.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Oni from controlling successfully.
Jomoney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jomoney pulls Oni in close to his closed guard and prevents Oni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jomoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Jomoney, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney trying to control the position.
Jomoney has control of Oni's left arm, preventing Oni from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jomoney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jomoney somewhat.
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up with Oni, looking for a takedown. Jomoney pushes Oni against the cage but Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jomoney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a takedown but Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jomoney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Oni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jomoney has Oni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Oni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jomoney backwards.
Oni scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Oni drags the fight down to the ground.
Oni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jomoney is one step ahead there.
Jomoney stands up over Oni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jomoney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney preventing the sweep.
Jomoney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oni's head.
Oni is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Jomoney chips away with some ground and pound.
Jomoney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jomoney's guard. #REVR#
Jomoney wants to sweep here but Oni controlling him for the moment.
Oni showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Jomoney looking to control.
Oni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oni is pushing down on Jomoney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jomoney is fighting to maintain full guard but Oni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jomoney won't allow Oni to pass to mount.
Jomoney is trying to control but can't.
Jomoney is controlling Oni's trapped leg to prevent Oni from advancing to side control.#T3#
Jomoney wants to control but Oni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jomoney is pressing down on Oni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jomoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Jomoney has his hands on Oni's head, controlling the position.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oni missing with knees to the body.
Jomoney has Oni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Jomoney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Oni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oni working a defensive guard here.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jomoney.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jomoney cracks Oni with a solid left hand.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Oni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oni defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Oni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oni scores with a jab to the head.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oni as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Jomoney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jomoney throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jomoney landing a few strikes.
Oni struggling a bit here.
Jomoney wants to control but Oni is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney tries to score with some ground and pound. Oni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jomoney in the domination position with Oni hanging on.
Jomoney landing strikes. #T1#
Jomoney working away.
Oni tries to bench press Jomoney off him but Jomoney keeps the position.
Jomoney trying to control the action but Oni is working from the bottom.
Jomoney cracks Oni with a big right hand but Oni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oni is trying to escape the position but Jomoney is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Jomoney are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jomoney working the ground and pound but Oni is defending the strikes.
Jomoney lands an elbow.
Jomoney scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Jomoney working the ground and pound.
Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oni to see if he's OK.
Oni stops Jomoney from passing to mount.
Jomoney connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oni some visible discomfort.
Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oni to see if he's OK.
Oni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jomoney off and has taken his back!
Oni is not going to allow Jomoney to sit and survive in this position.
Jomoney's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Oni's hands.
Good control from Oni.#T3#
Jomoney tries to roll but Oni sticks to his back. #SUB#
Oni is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jomoney knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jomoney for a finish.
Jomoney prevents Oni from getting a body triangle.
Oni missing with strikes from the back.
Jomoney trying to control the position but Oni manages to sink in the hooks.
Oni missing with strikes. #SUB#
Jomoney showing good submission defense here.
Jomoney tries to escape but Oni has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Jomoney turns into Oni and is now in his guard.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Oni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Oni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oni trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jomoney holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomoney doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Oni from controlling successfully.
Jomoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Oni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jomoney's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Jomoney.
I think Jomoney 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jomoney!

Event: Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Oni off balance momentarily.
Steel Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Ii has time to react.
Oni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Ii pinned against the cage. Steel Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
And Oni tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Ii ducks under a wild hook from Oni.
Steel Ii 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.
Oni moves out of range as Steel Ii throws a body kick.
Oni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Ii's hands.
Steel Ii is looking to slow Oni down with leg kicks.
Oni shoots in for a double leg but Steel Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Ii counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii staying out of range there.
Steel Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Steel Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Steel Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Steel Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Oni.#T1#
Oni tries to clinch but Steel Ii is having none of it.
Steel Ii throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni walks into a stiff left hand from Steel Ii.
We've been informed that Oni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel Ii, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Oni rushes Steel Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Ii is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Oni to work.
Steel Ii is trying to push Oni away but Oni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oni moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Oni gets a double leg takedown into Steel Ii's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Steel Ii wants to stand but Oni is controlling the position.
Steel Ii keeping moving, preventing Oni from controlling successfully.
Steel Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Ii is trying to control the position but Oni postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steel Ii throws a series of strikes that have Oni backpedaling.
Oni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Steel Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oni takes a step back to recover.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Oni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel Ii is trying to defend but Oni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oni's back!
Steel Ii struggling to keep hold of the position.
Oni rolls, trying to escape but Steel Ii keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Steel Ii patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Steel Ii go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Oni right now. #T4#
Steel Ii just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oni trying to control the hands but Steel Ii breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel Ii's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oni tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel Ii gets his hands free.
Oni tries to break free.
I would not like to be Oni right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
That's time! Steel Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oni avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Oni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oni throws a combination that misses
and Steel Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Oni pushes Steel Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Oni stalls.
Steel Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Oni won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Oni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oni misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel Ii.
Steel Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel Ii misses with a body punch.
Oni has Steel Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Steel Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel Ii is leaning against Oni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1##BC#
Steel Ii breaks the clinch.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Oni pushes Steel Ii up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steel Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oni lands a left and a right that sends Steel Ii crashing to the canvas! Oni dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Steel Ii is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Steel Ii 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!
Steel Ii is desperately trying to improve his position but Oni has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Steel Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni tries to control but Steel Ii wriggling away.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Oni tries to push Steel Ii's head away but Steel Ii is holding on tight.
Oni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steel Ii is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Oni avoids the attempt from Steel Ii to control.
Steel Ii wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Steel Ii is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Ii is looking to escape.
Oni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oni controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel Ii tries to hold on but Oni postures up.
Steel Ii gets back to half guard.
Steel Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Ii connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Oni is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Ii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Oni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Ii is looking to improve his position.
Oni wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oni.
Steel Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Oni has managed to clinch. #BC#
Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oni misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Ii. That's going to slow Oni down.
Oni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Ii misses with a wild combination.
Oni wants to counter with a clinch but Steel Ii pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oni misses with a combination
and Steel Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Oni 's knee.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
Oni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel Ii - that will leave a mark!
Oni goes for a double leg but Steel Ii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Ii continues to drive forward.
Steel Ii throws a leg kick which misses Oni's front leg but catches the back leg as Oni tries to avoid it.
Oni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Ii pinned against the cage. Steel Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oni just manages to avoid it.
Alex Steel Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Oni throws a body punch but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Oni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Ii. Steel Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Oni tries for a takedown but Steel Ii circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alex Steel Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Nice body kick from Steel Ii.
Oni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1##CL2#
Oni clinches with his opponent.
Steel Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Oni has double underhooks.
Steel Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Steel Ii. #TD2#
Steel Ii gets caught napping as Oni dives in and scores a takedown. Steel Ii manages to retain guard.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Ii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Steel Ii trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Steel Ii passes into half guard. #T2#
Steel Ii tries to stand and escape but Oni is controlling the position.
Steel Ii is keen to just control but Oni is a slippery customer.
Steel Ii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel Ii is taking a breather. Oni 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.
Steel Ii trying to control from half guard but Oni is working away.
Oni manages to get to full guard.
Oni seems keen to control Steel Ii's posture.#T3#
Steel Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oni being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel Ii wants to stand but Oni is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steel Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oni to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Steel Ii wants to get back to his feet but Oni passes into half guard.
Steel Ii has his hands clasped together around Oni's back. He's all about the action.
Oni passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Steel Ii.
I think Steel Ii 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Ii!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Cressbeckler lands a big head kick that sends Oni tumbling to the mat! Cressbeckler takes a step backwards and waves Oni back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Oni is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Oni bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cressbeckler comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Oni falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Oni was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
A less than humble Joad Cressbeckler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jorge Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Oni sets himself, and Adesanya steps forward looking for the clinch! Oni avoids it this time.
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.#CL#
Oni moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Oni has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Adesanya gets control of Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adesanya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Adesanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oni forces his way into half guard.
Oni not doing much here.
Oni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adesanya!
Oni looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adesanya keeps trying to improve his position.
Oni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adesanya is trying desperately to improve position.
Oni controlling the pace for now.
Oni lands a nice shot to the head.
Oni looking to control but Adesanya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Adesanya tries to reverse the position but Oni maintains control.
Oni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adesanya is desperately trying to improve his position but Oni has a good base and remains in mount.
Oni controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya tries to improve his position but instead Oni has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oni not allowing Adesanya to control his hands.
Adesanya can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oni doesn't have the hooks in and Adesanya manages to turn into his guard.
Adesanya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oni swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oni dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oni stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oni sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adesanya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Oni defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oni defends well.
Oni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adesanya regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oni in particular looking to stall.
Oni passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Exeudo Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya's corner calls for a 1-2. Adesanya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Oni shoots in and gets a takedown into Adesanya's guard.
Oni looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Oni pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Oni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Oni defends it easily.
Oni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adesanya looking to control.
Oni stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Adesanya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adesanya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oni has picked Adesanya up and slammed him! Adesanya can't keep hold of the triangle and Oni manages to pass to side control!
Adesanya prevents Oni from improving position.
Oni trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Adesanya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adesanya is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oni moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oni is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to control but Oni postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Oni.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorge Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adesanya misses with a combination
and Oni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni'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#
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
Oni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oni knocks out Adesanya with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Oni before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Oni picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni fails with the takedown
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oni.
Oni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Oni moves into the clinch successfully.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oni backwards. #BC#
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
Oni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Oni's head. #CUT#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Oni misses with a hook.
Perkele misses with a right hand
letting Oni counter with a right hand.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Oni slips a jab from Perkele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Perkele misses.
Oni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkele is out of range. #CL2#
Oni gets a clinch. #T1#
Perkele looking to stall.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oni up against the cage.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Oni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perkele uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perkele continues to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Perkele passes Oni's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Perkele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oni wants to improve his position but Perkele is controlling well.
Perkele controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Oni is looking to control Perkele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oni avoid being mounted?
Oni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perkele stays in close to Oni's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
Oni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oni goes for a double leg but Perkele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perkele continues to drive forward.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Oni forces Perkele back against the cage and clinches.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Oni trying to stall but Perkele improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Oni's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Oni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele works the jab nicely.
Oni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Oni.
Oni takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Oni throws a leg kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Oni is rocked!
Oni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Oni with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a right hand from hell and Oni is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
In his post fight interview, Ispa Perkele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Oni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Oni's guard.
Oni is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Oni trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Oni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Oni!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Oni looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Oni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oni is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oni controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oni manages to pass to side control.
Oni not doing much here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Gracie wants to control but Oni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oni defends it well.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Oni shows good takedown defense.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie.
Oni scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Oni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oni content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oni looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Oni counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Oni won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Oni is keeping the position.
Oni lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Oni is proving a slippery customer.
Oni stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Oni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oni has passed into half guard!
Oni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Oni is controlling him well.
Gracie wants to control but Oni is keeping busy. #T3#
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oni trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie is wriggling around but Oni manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie trying to control but Oni postures up.
Oni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Oni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Oni has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Oni as Gracie shoots in.
Oni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Oni circles away easily#TD#
and Oni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Oni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oni controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Oni from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#CL#
Oni clinches up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Oni breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Oni counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Oni is standing up over Gracie. Gracie looks to escape but Oni dives into side control. #REVB#
Oni slows the pace down.
Gracie tries to escape but Oni is in control. #T3#
Oni is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oni presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oni controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Oni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Exeudo Oni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nick Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Exeudo Oni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oni 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vela tries for a takedown but Oni circles away easily#KD2#
and Oni counters with a nice right hand that sends Vela toppling to the canvas! Vela scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oni finish him?!#TD#
Vela gets a double leg takedown into Oni's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni blocks the strikes from Vela.
Vela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oni's back!#SUB#
Oni is in a bad position with Vela working for a choke. Oni manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Oni content to stall in guard here.
Oni trying to control but Vela is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vela wants to stand and escape but Oni is having none of it.
Oni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vela 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#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oni tries to roll over but Vela keeps him under control.
Vela wants to stand but Oni has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vela moves into full mount! Oni won't be happy about that!
Vela thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Vela lands with some strikes.
Vela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oni is trying to escape the mount.
Oni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vela tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vela tries to control but Oni wriggling away. #T3#
Vela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vela scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vela unloading with bombs!
Vela working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Vela has hold of Oni's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oni manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oni tries to hold on but Vela pushes him away. #T4#
Oni can't escape the position.
Vela trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oni is looking to improve his position but Vela isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Vela dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Oni lands an overhand right.
Vela throws a wild body kick that Oni sees coming a mile off.
Vela shoots and misses #KD2#
and Oni counters with a nice right hand that sends Vela toppling to the canvas! Vela scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oni finish him?!#ROC2#Vela is rocked!
Oni knocks out Vela with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Oni before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Oni picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Contenders 2
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Veer Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oni as he jumps to the side.
Oni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Der Veer Jr.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Der Veer Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.

Oni scores with a takedown into Der Veer Jr's guard.
Der Veer Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oni is controlling him.
Oni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Der Veer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Der Veer Jr wants to stand but Oni is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Der Veer Jr wants to stand and escape but Oni is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Oni misses.
Der Veer Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Der Veer Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Der Veer Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oni, as that shot connected.
Oni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Der Veer Jr is out of range.
Oni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Der Veer Jr.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Veer Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws out a leg kick but Der Veer Jr moves out of range and Oni only half commits.
Oni cracks Der Veer Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Van Der Veer Jr has been cut.

Oni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Der Veer Jr sprawling to the canvas! Der Veer Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oni finish him?!

Der Veer Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oni shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Oni slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Oni lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Oni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oni scrambles back to his feet.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oni with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a head kick. That will keep Oni thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oni tries to clinch up.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oni shoots and misses
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Christiano, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes Christiano against the cage but Christiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exeudo Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oni lands a nice looking body shot.
Oni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano feints and then cracks Oni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oni down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Oni clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Oni's front leg but catches the back leg as Oni tries to avoid it.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano lands a jab to Oni's midsection.
Oni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oni just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Oni's leg. Oni is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano! #TD#
Oni shoots in and bounces Christiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oni looking to pass the guard.
Christiano pulls Oni in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Christiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oni trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
Christiano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oni.
Christiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oni throws a combination that misses
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Oni misses the jab.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Oni 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Oni's head. #CL#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onis head.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Oni avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Oni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Oni.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oni working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Oni slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oni misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking. #T1#
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Oni forces Christiano back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Christiano. #BC#
Oni manages to break the clinch.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Oni misses with a body punch
and Christiano counters with a body kick.
Oni tries to clinch up
and Christiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Christiano.
Oni darts in trying to clinch
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Oni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Oni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Oni misses the jab.
Christiano circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Oni drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Christiano follows Oni to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
A very excited looking Juan Christiano 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: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Der Veer Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oni works the jab nicely.#TD#
Oni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Der Veer Jr!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Der Veer Jr is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Oni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Der Veer Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SU#
Oni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Der Veer Jr to his feet.
Oni jabs at Der Veer Jr's body.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Der Veer Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Der Veer Jr somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Der Veer Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Der Veer Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Der Veer Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Oni there.#CL#
Oni darts in and clinches Der Veer Jr up against the cage.#TD#
Oni gets control of Der Veer Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oni pulls Der Veer Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Der Veer Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Oni wants to get back to his feet but Der Veer Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Der Veer Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Der Veer Jr won't allow Oni to sweep him here.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##ES#
Oni pushes Der Veer Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Oni. Those never looked like landing.
Oni connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Oni has managed to clinch.
Der Veer Jr is trying to force a seperation but Oni has the dominant position.
Oni tries to score a body lock takedown but Der Veer Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oni pushes off an throws an elbow but Der Veer Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Der Veer Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Oni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oni misses with a series of wild punches.
Der Veer Jr misses with a takedown #CL#
and Oni counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Oni breaks from the clinch.
Oni cracks a nice hook into Der Veer Jr's ribs.
No luck for Der Veer Jr with that takedown attempt.
Oni tries to counter by clinching up but Der Veer Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Veer Jr.
Oni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oni scores with a jab.
Der Veer Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oni with a hook.#CL#
Oni forces Der Veer Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Oni just leaning against Der Veer Jr, taking a breather. #BC#
Oni breaks from the clinch.
Der Veer Jr tries for a takedown but Oni circles away easily
and Oni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Oni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Oni breaks from the clinch.
Der Veer Jr shoots in for a double leg but Oni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Der Veer Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Der Veer Jr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Oni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Der Veer Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Oni throws a series of strikes that have Der Veer Jr backpedaling. #CL#
Oni takes the fight into the clinch.
Oni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Der Veer Jr. #TD2#
Der Veer Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Der Veer Jr is breathing heavily.
Oni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Der Veer Jr wants to take a breather but Oni is having none of it. #T2#
Oni is doing well to control the position and prevent Der Veer Jr from advancing to side control.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.
Oni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni is trying to stand back up but Der Veer Jr is controlling him
Oni is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Good exchange - Oni coming out on top.#CL#
Oni clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Oni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Oni gets a clinch.
I was talking to Oni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Der Veer Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Exeudo Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Veer Jr.#TD#
Oni decides to pull guard.
Oni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Der Veer Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oni has his hands on Der Veer Jr's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Der Veer Jr won't allow Oni to sweep him here.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully.
Oni has Der Veer Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Der Veer Jr takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Oni moves into the clinch.
Der Veer Jr is trying to force a seperation but Oni has the dominant position.
Der Veer Jr tries to pull guard but Oni won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Oni.
Come on Oni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Oni successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Der Veer Jr won't allow Oni to sweep him here. #T1#
Der Veer Jr trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Oni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Der Veer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Oni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Exeudo Oni is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Der Veer Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Oni. #CL#
Oni moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Oni breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Oni as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Oni closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Oni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Veer Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Oni forces Der Veer Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Oni lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Oni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Oni clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Oni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Oni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Der Veer Jr kicks Oni off and gets to his feet.
Oni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Der Veer Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Oni has Der Veer Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oni clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Oni gets control of Der Veer Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oni has Der Veer Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni has his hands on Der Veer Jr's head, controlling the position.
Oni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Exeudo Oni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Oni.

And that's the end of the fight!
Exeudo Oni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oni 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Oni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oni's corner calls for a 1-2. Oni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Oni circles away.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Oni misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oni lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oni.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni fails to land the takedown.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Oni swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Oni moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Oni misses the jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oni dives in and grabs Matsuzaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka pushes down on Oni's head and hops out.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range. #T2#
Oni misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Oni had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Oni takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oni on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Oni scores with a four punch combination!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Oni swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Oni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsuzaka wants to slow Oni down by chopping away at his legs.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Oni.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oni's hands.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Oni improves position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Oni is trying to break free.
Oni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Oni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oni can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Oni is having none of it.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Exeudo Oni's cut even more.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Oni cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oni throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Oni.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Oni circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka cracks Oni with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Oni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A big right from Oni misses.
A low kick from Oni misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Oni gets an underhook and turns Matsuzaka into the ropes.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oni stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Exeudo Oni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Oni tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oni's defenses. #CUT#
Exeudo Oni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oni avoiding damage. #T3#
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Oni controls his hands.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Oni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Snow lands but Oni takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.#TD#
Oni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snow was covering up waiting for the punch and Oni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oni landing with the ground and pound.
Oni stops Snow from standing up. #SU#
Oni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snow, up you get!
Oni blocks a jab.
Oni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snow manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oni throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Oni drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Oni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Oni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Snow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oni is controlling him well.
Snow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Oni decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Oni avoiding damage.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Oni wants the takedown. Snow is fighting it off but Oni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snow's guard against the cage.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow. #T2##REVB#
Oni working Snow over with strikes.
Oni winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Oni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oni working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Oni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Oni is looking for a kimura here.
Oni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Oni stands up from half guard. #T3#
Snow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Oni's head.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oni avoids the head kick by Snow.
Oni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Oni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him. #CL#
Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Oni to work. #BC#
Oni breaks the clinch. #TD#
Oni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Oni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oni is controlling him.
Oni controlling from the top position.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.
Oni is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Exeudo Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Oni.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Oni moves out of range easily.
Oni defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Oni off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oni somewhat.
A big left from Snow misses. #TD#
Oni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni taking a breather here.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Oni is dominant here and he's now got Snow's back!
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Snow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oni 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.#T1#
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Oni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snow is defending well though. Oni let's go of the attempt for now.
Oni punishes Snow with strikes from the back mount.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni is riding his opponent, not letting Snow buck him off.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni cracks Snow with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Snow from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Oni lands a shot to the head. #ROC#
Snow is rocked!#SUB#
Oni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snow is still in real trouble! Can Oni finish him?#SUB#
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni controls the action.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Oni. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni has good solid back control here.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now. #SUB#
Oni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni controlling from the back.#T3#
Snow is trapped and Oni is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Snow is trying to stand back up.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is covering up but some of the strikes from Oni are getting through and doing damage.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB#
Oni working for a choke but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oni keeps control of the position easily here as Snow tries to buck him off.
Can Snow hold on?! Oni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oni has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Oni misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greyson Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Oni moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oni has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to circle away but Oni has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Snow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oni holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Oni working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Oni.
Snow tries to stand but Oni is controlling from the bottom.
Greyson Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Oni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Oni has his feet on Snow's thighs here. He's pushed Snow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Exeudo Oni!
Greyson Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm learning, getting better, and coming back stronger!'.

Event: Madness Clown Chao 17
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Oni closes the distance and clinches.
Oni is pushing Berzerker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berzerker jumps guard but Oni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Oni.
Berzerker looking to stall. #TD2#
Oni pulls Berzerker into guard. #SUB2#
Oni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzerker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berzerker trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oni managing to control the position. #SUB#
Oni wants to reverse the position here. Berzerker has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Oni is forced to tap! Oni looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bastian Berzerker!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 16
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Oni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzerker attempts a counter takedown but Oni avoids it well and moves away.
Berzerker tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Oni counters with a shoot takedown. Berzerker fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Berzerker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Oni shoots in and gets a takedown into Berzerker's guard.#ES#
Berzerker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzerker jumps guard but Oni stands there with Berzerker around his waist. Berzerker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berzerker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oni's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Oni has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berzerker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Oni biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Oni is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berzerker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni controls the action.
Berzerker trying to control the hands but Oni won't let him.
Oni lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Berzerker. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oni has the hooks in. Berzerker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Oni looking to break Berzerker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berzerker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oni has good solid back control here.
It looks like Oni might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SUB2#
Berzerker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oni's arms.
Oni just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Oni working for a choke but Berzerker is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Berzerker tries to roll but Oni sticks to his back.
Oni controlling the position well here. Berzerker rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berzerker somewhat.#CL2#
Oni clinches up against the cage.
Oni is trying to push Berzerker away but Berzerker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berzerker tries to score a body lock takedown but Oni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker tries for a takedown but Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berzerker pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Oni forces Berzerker back against the cage and clinches.
Oni fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been informed that Oni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berzerker is looking to control Oni's arms but Oni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berzerker has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Oni has picked Berzerker up - he's going for a ride! Oni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Berzerker pushes Oni off and gets back to his feet.
Berzerker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Oni moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Oni manages to break the clinch.
Bastian Berzerker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt - Oni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berzerker misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Oni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni is nestled in close to Berzerker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzerker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Oni slows the pace down in half guard.
Berzerker is trying to get back to full guard.
Oni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berzerker's head.
Berzerker trying to control but Oni postures up. #ES#
Berzerker kicks Oni off and gets back to his feet.
Berzerker lands with an uppercut that bounces Oni off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Oni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Berzerker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Oni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oni wants to free his trapped foot but Berzerker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Berzerker kicks Oni off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Oni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Oni has picked Berzerker up - he's going for a ride! Oni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oni is taking a breather. Berzerker 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.
Exeudo Oni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berzerker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Oni content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berzerker has locked up a guillotine! Berzerker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oni is holding on here and Berzerker must be using up a lot of energy. Oni has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berzerker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bastian Berzerker!

Event: Madness 23 Crab vs Moru 2
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Exeudo Oni has Olusola Oni up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni drags the fight down to the ground.
Exeudo Oni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Exeudo Oni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olusola Oni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exeudo Oni wants to sweep but no luck.
Exeudo Oni trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Exeudo Oni holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exeudo Oni tries to strike from the bottom.
Olusola Oni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olusola Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Olusola Oni's head. It's preventing any offense from Olusola Oni, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exeudo Oni is fending him off so far but Olusola Oni persists. Nope, Exeudo Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
Exeudo Oni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni avoids it really well and circles away.
Exeudo Oni swats away the attempt to clinch by Olusola Oni.
Olusola Oni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Exeudo Oni under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni shoots for a takedown but Exeudo Oni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exeudo Oni! But no joy.
Olusola Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olusola Oni wants to clinch up but Exeudo Oni keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Olusola Oni misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Exeudo Oni pushes Olusola Oni up against the cage in a clinch.
Exeudo Oni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Olusola Oni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Exeudo Oni wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni gets control of Olusola Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Exeudo Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Exeudo Oni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olusola Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Exeudo Oni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exeudo Oni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Exeudo Oni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exeudo Oni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olusola Oni is looking to stand up but Exeudo Oni won't let him.
We've been informed that Exeudo Oni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Exeudo Oni controlling the position.
Exeudo Oni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Olusola Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olusola Oni tries to get out of the position.
Exeudo Oni is stalling in the full guard.
Exeudo Oni is standing up over Olusola Oni. Olusola Oni looks to escape but Exeudo Oni dives into side control. #T4#
Exeudo Oni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Exeudo Oni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olusola Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Exeudo Oni slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olusola Oni is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Exeudo Oni is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown but Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Exeudo Oni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni takes the fight into the clinch.
Exeudo Oni is working for takedown but Olusola Oni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Exeudo Oni wants a takedown but no success here.
Olusola Oni is trying to break the clinch but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni pulls Olusola Oni into guard.
Olusola Oni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olusola Oni won't allow Exeudo Oni to sweep him here.
Olusola Oni wanted to stand there but Exeudo Oni had control of the position.
Olusola Oni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exeudo Oni on the ground.
Olusola Oni throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Olusola Oni's head to control his posture.
Exeudo Oni striking from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olusola Oni misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Exeudo Oni moves into the clinch.
Exeudo Oni stalls.
Olusola Oni tries to land knees in the clinch but Exeudo Oni avoids the damage to the body.
Exeudo Oni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olusola Oni is defending well.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Olusola Oni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olusola Oni is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Exeudo Oni gets control of Olusola Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Exeudo Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Olusola Oni throws a strike but Exeudo Oni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Exeudo Oni scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Olusola Oni is looking for a triangle but Exeudo Oni pushes his legs off easily.
Exeudo Oni sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Exeudo Oni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exeudo Oni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Exeudo Oni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Exeudo Oni postures up.
Exeudo Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Olusola Oni is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olusola Oni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni passes into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Exeudo Oni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Olusola Oni to stand up.
Olusola Oni shoots in and drives through. Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Olusola Oni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exeudo Oni's waist but Exeudo Oni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olusola Oni off to one side.
Olusola Oni closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Exeudo Oni counters with a takedown into side control.
Exeudo Oni taking a breather here.
Olusola Oni tries to buck Exeudo Oni off but Exeudo Oni is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
That's time! Olusola Oni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Olusola Oni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exeudo Oni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olusola Oni fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni darts in and clinches Olusola Oni up against the cage.
Olusola Oni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exeudo Oni smiles and moves away.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Exeudo Oni counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olusola Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olusola Oni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Exeudo Oni is keeping busy.
Exeudo Oni tries to pull guard but Olusola Oni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Exeudo Oni jumps guard.
Exeudo Oni trying to control the position here. #T1#
Olusola Oni postures up in Exeudo Oni's guard and throws a big left but Exeudo Oni blocks it. #SUB2#
Exeudo Oni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olusola Oni is aware though and is defending well.
Exeudo Oni keeping moving, preventing Olusola Oni from controlling successfully.
Exeudo Oni tries to strike from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni keeping moving, preventing Olusola Oni from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olusola Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Exeudo Oni is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olusola Oni moves in looking to clinch but Exeudo Oni pushes him off.
Exeudo Oni misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Olusola Oni blocks the leg kick.
Olusola Oni appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni clinches up with Olusola Oni and pushes him back against the cage.
Olusola Oni fails to pull guard.
Exeudo Oni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olusola Oni to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Exeudo Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olusola Oni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olusola Oni defends it nicely.#T3#
Exeudo Oni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni avoids it really well and circles away.
Exeudo Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Olusola Oni, looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni pushes Olusola Oni against the cage but Olusola Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exeudo Oni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olusola Oni throws a push kick but Exeudo Oni slaps the foot to one side.
Exeudo Oni lands a head kick!
Olusola Oni doesn't manage to clinch there - Exeudo Oni circles away.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Exeudo Oni. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Exeudo Oni misses with the combination.
Exeudo Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olusola Oni is fending him off so far but Exeudo Oni persists. Nope, Olusola Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Olusola Oni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Olusola Oni shoots in and drives through. Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Exeudo Oni feints the counter takedown.
Olusola Oni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Olusola Oni.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exeudo Oni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exeudo Oni is fending him off so far but Olusola Oni persists. Nope, Exeudo Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
Exeudo Oni slips a jab and a cross from Olusola Oni.
Exeudo Oni misses the shot to the body.
Olusola Oni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Olusola Oni tries to bum rush Exeudo Oni with a series of wild strikes but Exeudo Oni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Exeudo Oni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olusola Oni defends it well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exeudo Oni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olusola Oni pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olusola Oni fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!

Event: Madness Insanity 13
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exeudo Oni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Exeudo Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Exeudo Oni somewhat.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Exeudo Oni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni delivers a nice body kick.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots and misses #CL2#
and Exeudo Oni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abayomrunkoje Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents Exeudo Oni from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abayomrunkoje Oni looking for a takedown.
Exeudo Oni has had enough of the clinch but Abayomrunkoje Oni keeps him there for the moment.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to drag Exeudo Oni to the mat but Exeudo Oni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails to pull guard.
Exeudo Oni tries a knee to the head but Abayomrunkoje Oni blocks it.
Exeudo Oni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents it.
Exeudo Oni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abayomrunkoje Oni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Exeudo Oni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exeudo Oni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries for a takedown but Exeudo Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abayomrunkoje Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in but Exeudo Oni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Exeudo Oni unleashes a big counter combination but Abayomrunkoje Oni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Exeudo Oni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Exeudo Oni.
Exeudo Oni can't get the takedown.
Exeudo Oni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni stalling in the clinch but Exeudo Oni improves position.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to push Exeudo Oni away but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Exeudo Oni to keep the fight standing.
Exeudo Oni can't find room to land a body shot as Abayomrunkoje Oni controls the action. #T3#
Exeudo Oni stalling the fight.
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni successfully pulls guard.
Exeudo Oni is controlling Abayomrunkoje Oni's posture.#SUB2#
Exeudo Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abayomrunkoje Oni defends it easily.#ES2#
Exeudo Oni manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Exeudo Oni looks to move away, Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a big counter combo but Exeudo Oni just gets out of the way.#T4#
Abayomrunkoje Oni scores with a kick to the body.
Exeudo Oni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exeudo Oni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Exeudo Oni sprawls well. Exeudo Oni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abayomrunkoje Oni gets slowly back to his feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni moves in looking to clinch but Exeudo Oni pushes him off.
Exeudo Oni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Exeudo Oni has his takedown stuffed
and Exeudo Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abayomrunkoje Oni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Exeudo Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Exeudo Oni leaves Abayomrunkoje Oni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exeudo Oni tries to avoid it but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exeudo Oni to the ground. Exeudo Oni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Exeudo Oni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a head kick but Exeudo Oni moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Exeudo Oni as Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abayomrunkoje Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exeudo Oni misses with a double jab.
Abayomrunkoje Oni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exeudo Oni tries to avoid it but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exeudo Oni to the ground. Exeudo Oni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Exeudo Oni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a wild body kick that Exeudo Oni sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exeudo Oni tries for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Exeudo Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Abayomrunkoje Oni, looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni pushes Abayomrunkoje Oni against the cage but Abayomrunkoje Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to sprawl out of it but Exeudo Oni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Exeudo Oni defends well and Abayomrunkoje Oni ends up having to push Exeudo Oni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to close the distance and clinch but Exeudo Oni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses with a kick to the body.
Exeudo Oni stuffs the takedown.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exeudo Oni leaves Abayomrunkoje Oni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exeudo Oni tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni gets a clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to control Exeudo Oni's arms but Exeudo Oni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abayomrunkoje Oni has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##TD2#
Exeudo Oni drags the fight down to the ground.
Abayomrunkoje Oni trying to control but Exeudo Oni is working from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abayomrunkoje Oni is one step ahead there.
Exeudo Oni is adopting a defensive guard.
Exeudo Oni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Exeudo Oni seems keen to control Abayomrunkoje Oni's posture.#SUB2#
Exeudo Oni has his foot on Abayomrunkoje Oni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abayomrunkoje Oni works his way back into a safe position though.
Exeudo Oni wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Exeudo Oni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abayomrunkoje Oni lands an uppercut.#T4#
Abayomrunkoje Oni wants to take the fight to the mat but Exeudo Oni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Exeudo Oni after a bit of a struggle.
Abayomrunkoje Oni looking to slow down the pace here.
Exeudo Oni keeps control of Abayomrunkoje Oni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Exeudo Oni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Exeudo Oni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exeudo Oni is looking for a takedown.
Exeudo Oni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abayomrunkoje Oni's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Exeudo Oni throws a wild body kick that Abayomrunkoje Oni sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni has Abayomrunkoje Oni up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Exeudo Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to sprawl out of it but Exeudo Oni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Exeudo Oni moves into range and clinches up with Abayomrunkoje Oni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exeudo Oni jumps guard but Abayomrunkoje Oni stands there with Exeudo Oni around his waist. Exeudo Oni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Exeudo Oni taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exeudo Oni.
Exeudo Oni can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Abayomrunkoje Oni's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Exeudo Oni working for a triangle but Abayomrunkoje Oni defends it easily.
Exeudo Oni keeping full guard, as Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to pass.
Exeudo Oni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Exeudo Oni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abayomrunkoje Oni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Exeudo Oni controls the pace.
Let's hope that Exeudo Oni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Exeudo Oni has passed into side control. #SU2#
Exeudo Oni stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Abayomrunkoje Oni wants to clinch up but Exeudo Oni keeps it at a distance.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exeudo Oni is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abayomrunkoje Oni, right into the meat.
Exeudo Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abayomrunkoje Oni counters with a nice body shot.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abayomrunkoje Oni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Exeudo Oni clinches with his opponent.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Exeudo Oni has double underhooks. #TD2#
Exeudo Oni jumps guard. #ES2#
Exeudo Oni has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Abayomrunkoje Oni has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Exeudo Oni is trying to pull guard but Abayomrunkoje Oni has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Exeudo Oni jumps guard and drags Abayomrunkoje Oni to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abayomrunkoje Oni stands up out of Exeudo Oni's guard for a moment - Exeudo Oni manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Abayomrunkoje Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exeudo Oni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abayomrunkoje Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Exeudo Oni's legs - danger averted.
Abayomrunkoje Oni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exeudo Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abayomrunkoje Oni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exeudo Oni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Exeudo Oni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!

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