Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Papo moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Papo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Petrov goes for a takedown attempt but Papo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Papo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papo continues to drive forward.#TD#
Petrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
Papo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Papo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
Papo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papo.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papo attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Papo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov. #TD#
Papo shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Papo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petrov.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petrov pushes Papo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Papo stalls from top position.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Papo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Papo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Papo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Papo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Papo saw that one coming.
Papo shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Papo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Papo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Papo shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Papo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Papo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing good reports from Papo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #T1#
Papo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Papo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Petrov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Papo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Papo raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Papo breaks from Petrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Papo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Papo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Petrov.
Papo staying calm.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papo taking a breather here.
Petrov tries to escape but Papo is in control.
Papo lands some shots froms side control.
Petrov is letting Papo control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Papo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov leaves Papo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papo dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Papo's head and hops out.
Papo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Papo quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrov winds up and cracks Papo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Papo's head.
Papo tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Papo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Petrov working over Papo with some ground and pound. Papo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Papo dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Papo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov.
Papo is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Papo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov working Papo over with strikes.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Papo to regain full guard.
Petrov postures up in Papo's guard and throws a big left but Papo blocks it.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Papo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Papo has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Papo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Papo escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Papo controls the position from side control.
Petrov is trying to buck Papo off.
Petrov bucks up and tries to throw Papo off but instead Papo has got his back!#T4#
Petrov is in bad spot here.
Papo controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Petrov right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Papo keeps control of the position as Petrov tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WCF WNF 90: Woo vs Goncalves 3
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cartwright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Papo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartwright is in Papo's guard.
Cartwright trying to move into half guard but instead Papo has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Papo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Papo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Papo 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.#T1#
Papo won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Papo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Papo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Papo.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard. #T3#
Papo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Papo is taking a breather. Cartwright 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.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like Papo 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.
Papo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Papo is taking a breather. Cartwright 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.
Papo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Papo tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Papo seems content to control.#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cartwright to the ground. Papo is now in Cartwright's guard.
Papo stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Papo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Papo 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##SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Papo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papo defends it easily.
Papo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Papo defends easily.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papo defends well.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Papo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Papo.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Papo feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Papo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Papo scores with a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Papo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Papo tries to pass.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Papo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Papo lands a couple of elbows.
Papo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Papo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
Cartwright trying to get back to full guard but Papo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hiroshi Papo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Papo controlling the pace. #T3#
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Papo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Papo.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into side control.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is being controlled here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papo 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Papo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mateusz wants to get back to his feet but Papo is dominant here and he's now got Mateusz's back!
Papo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mateusz up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateusz is trying to stand back up.
Papo controls the action.
Papo lands shots from the back.
Papo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mateusz's body.
Mateusz trying to control the hands but Papo won't let him. #T1#
Mateusz rolls, trying to escape but Papo keeps control of the position.
Papo controlling from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Papo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mateusz trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Papo.#T3#
Mateusz is trying to get back to his feet but Papo has full control of the position and if anything, Mateusz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Papo controls the position.
Papo is punishing Mateusz with strikes - can he finish him?!
Papo is working the ground and pound. Can Mateusz escape?
What can Mateusz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mateusz is really stuck here.
Papo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Mateusz tries to escape the position.
Papo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mateusz hold on?
Papo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mateusz tries to roll but Papo sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Papo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Papo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Mateusz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papo is controlling the pace.
Papo'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Papo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mateusz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papo cracks Mateusz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mateusz's face. #T4#
Papo landing strikes from the mount.
Papo working Mateusz over with strikes here.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Papo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mateusz being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mateusz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mateusz has momentary wrist control but Papo slips an elbow through the middle.
Papo stays in close to Mateusz'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.#TD#
Papo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mateusz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Papo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mateusz for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Papo.
Mateusz wants to sweep but no luck.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Papo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Mateusz gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Mateusz manages to retain guard.
Papo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Papo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Papo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mateusz. Papo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Papo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Papo is staying tight to Mateusz's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Papo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Papo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Papo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Papo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Papo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Esteves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Papo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Papo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves looking for a sweep but Papo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Papo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Papo lands with some strikes.
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Papo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Papo raining down shots from the mount!
Papo controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Esteves can't escape the position.
Papo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Esteves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Papo controlling the action here.
Esteves gets back to full guard.
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Esteves has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
Papo passes Esteves's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Papo is taking a breather. Esteves 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.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esteves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Papo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Papo!
Esteves being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Esteves enables Papo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esteves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Papo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papo 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. #SUB2#
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Esteves is tightening it up a little... Papo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Papo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Papo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Esteves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucio Esteves!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucio Esteves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 79:Anderson v White 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Jee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jee misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Papo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jee won't be happy with that.

Jee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jee to the ground. Papo is now in Jee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papo won't allow Jee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Jee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Jee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Papo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jee wants to get back to his feet but Papo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Papo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jee's guard.
Papo works his way into side control. #T1#
Jee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Papo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jee to see if he's OK.
Papo wants to control but Jee is keeping him busy.
Papo controls the position from side control.#ES#
Jee sneaks out the side door and pushes Papo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papo shoots for a takedown but Jee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Papo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Papo is controlling him well.#T2#
Papo taking a breather here.
Papo trying to control the position but Jee is working away.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jee pushes Papo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Papo controlling the position. #ES#
Jee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jee swinging wildly here. #T3##TD2#
Jee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Papo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Papo is stalling in the full guard.
Papo won't allow Jee to get back to his feet.
Papo working some strikes from top position.
Papo trying to control but Jee is working from the bottom.
Papo content to stall in guard here.
Papo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Papo is standing up over Jee. Jee looks to escape but Papo dives into side control.
Jee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Jungle Room that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Papo trying to control the action but Jee is working from the bottom.
Jee wants to get back to his feet but Papo is dominant here and he's now got Jee's back!
Papo controlling from the back.
Jee is trying to get back to his feet but Papo has full control of the position and if anything, Jee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Papo keeps control of the position easily here as Jee tries to buck him off.
Jee is trying to get back to his feet but Papo has full control of the position and if anything, Jee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Papo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Papo with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Jee misses. #TD2#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jee to the ground. Papo is now in Jee's guard.
Jee wants to stand and escape but Papo is having none of it.
Jee keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Papo is pushing down on Jee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jee is fighting to maintain full guard but Papo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jee is refusing to be controlled, as Papo sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee tries to get to full guard but Papo has control of the leg.
Jee tries to kick Papo off but Papo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jee pushes Papo off but Papo dives into side control. #T1##ES#
Jee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Papo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jee swivels and escapes.
Jee throws a series of punches but Papo moves out of range.
Papo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jee avoids it really well and circles away.
Dar Jee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Jee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papo goes for a double leg but Jee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jee continues to drive forward.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jee as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Papo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jee was covering up waiting for the punch and Papo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Papo is breathing heavily.
Papo won't allow Jee to get back to his feet.
Jee 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.
Papo prevents Jee from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Jee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jee wants to stand and escape but Papo is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jee pinned against the cage. Jee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jee swinging wildly here.
Dar Jee is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Papo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Papo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jee's legs.
Jee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jee tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Papo is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jee pushes Papo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jee holds on to Papo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Papo taking a breather here.
Jee is trying to buck Papo off.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Papo slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Jee clinches.
Papo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jee prevents it.
Papo wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Jee manages to break the clinch.
Papo fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dar Jee 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#
Jee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Papo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jee throws a series of punches but Papo avoids them all with ease.
Jee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt - Jee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papo.
Dar Jee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jee as he avoids it easily.
Jee misses with a two punch combination.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Papo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jee tries to avoid it but Papo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jee to the ground. Jee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Jee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jee.
Dar Jee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jee stalks Papo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Papo's face. Papo staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Jee.
Papo with the counter takedown but Jee avoids it easily.
Papo shoots for a takedown but Jee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jee swinging wildly here.
Papo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jee avoids it really well and circles away.
Jee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Jee.
Jee leaves Papo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Papo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Jee is looking to stand up but Papo isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papo stops Jee from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jee wants to get back to his feet but Papo passes into half guard.
Jee is looking to get back to is feet but Papo passes into side control.
Jee pushes Papo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papo can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jee keeps working.
Papo controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jee tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Papo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jee won't be happy with that.
Jee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Papo takes a little break here. Jee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Papo prevents Jee from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dar Jee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jee 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
UnEqual gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
UnEqual escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
UnEqual throws his legs up looking for a submission but Papo uses it to pass to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from UnEqual's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
UnEqual is looking to regain half guard here but Papo keeps moving and retains side control.
UnEqual tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Papo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
UnEqual throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
UnEqual tries to get to full guard but Papo has control of the leg. #SUB#
UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
UnEqual is looking for a sweep. Papo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
UnEqual regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
UnEqual is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
UnEqual looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into side control.
UnEqual lands a decent little punch to the body. #T2#
UnEqual taking a bit of punishment here - Papo scoring with strikes.
UnEqual tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on UnEqual's face as Papo controls the position.
UnEqual tries to improve position but can't.
Papo advances to full mount.
UnEqual swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Papo content just to control the position here.
UnEqual is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Papo controlling the pace for now.
UnEqual manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Papo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but UnEqual does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
UnEqual looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
UnEqual wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papo is controlling the pace.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
UnEqual actively working from the bottom here.
UnEqual really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
UnEqual makes his way to full guard. A much better position for UnEqual.#SUB#
UnEqual is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Papo frees his head nicely. Oh but UnEqual has switched to an armbar! Papo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

BJ Barrett really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Hiroshi Papo was cancelled.

Event: WCF WNF 68: Kiran vs Wolf 3
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Papo scores with a takedown into Kenway Jr's guard.
Papo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenway Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kenway Jr looking for a guillotine here but Papo defends easily.
Papo 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. #SUB#
Kenway Jr has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo distracts Kenway Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papo chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Papo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Papo 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.#SUB#
Kenway Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Papo is thwarting Kenway Jr's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenway Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenway Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenway Jr tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Papo lands strikes from half guard.
Papo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenway Jr wants to control but Papo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Papo stalling. #T3#
Kenway Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Papo manages to move to mount!
Kenway Jr is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Papo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenway Jr is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Papo won't let Kenway Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Papo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenway Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Papo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenway Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kenway Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Papo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Papo won't allow Kenway Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kenway Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard.
Papo controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kenway Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Papo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kenway Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Papo manages to mount him! #T1#
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Kenway Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kenway Jr tries to hold on but Papo pushes him away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenway Jr really wants to buck Papo off and get back to his feet.
Kenway Jr wants to hold on but Papo pushes him away.
Kenway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway Jr tries to get out of the position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Papo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Kenway Jr taking shots to the head.
Kenway Jr tries to hold on but Papo postures up.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kenway Jr wants to try and get back to his feet.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenway Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenway Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kenway Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenway Jr just holding on.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Kenway Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenway Jr can't escape the position.
Kenway Jr tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenway Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kenway Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papo.
Papo looks for a takedown but Kenway Jr sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenway Jr enables Papo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenway Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Papo 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.
Kenway Jr keeping full guard, as Papo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenway Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kenway Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway Jr 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Kenway Jr gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Charles Kenway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Papo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenway Jr. Kenway Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway Jr cracks a nice hook into Papo's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papo.
Kenway Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenway Jr is fending him off so far but Papo persists. Nope, Kenway Jr circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kenway Jr gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Kenway Jr manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Kenway Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway Jr, not yet.
Papo postures up and lands a big shot to Kenway Jr's brow.
Kenway Jr is looking to stand back up but Papo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenway Jr wants to control but Papo passes into side.
Kenway Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Kenway Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.
Charles Kenway Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshi Papo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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 Charles Kenway Jr.
I think Papo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF 82: Byczkiewicz vs Kiran
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Papo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Del Gaiso wants to get back to his feet.
Papo working away.
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.
Papo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Del Gaiso works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Papo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Papo is controlling the pace.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Papo 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.
Papo is continuing to stall.
Del Gaiso tries to get to full guard but Papo has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Papo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Papo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Del Gaiso wants to stand back up but Papo manages to pass into side control.
Del Gaiso is trying to improve his position.
Del Gaiso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Papo taking a breather here. #T3#
Papo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Del Gaiso is looking to regain half guard here but Papo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo controls the position from side control.#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.
Papo is putting a hurting on Del Gaiso here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Papo stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Gaiso manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Papo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Gaiso's guard.
Del Gaiso 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.
Del Gaiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Papo has passed into side control.
Del Gaiso is letting Papo control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso looking for a sweep but Papo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Papo content just to control the position here. #T1#
Papo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Gaiso is working to get back to half guard.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Papo 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.#T2#
Del Gaiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Gaiso is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Papo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Del Gaiso is trying to escape the mount.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Del Gaiso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Del Gaiso as Papo shoots in.
Papo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Gaiso enables Papo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Gaiso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Del Gaiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papo is one step ahead there.
Papo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso looking to control. #T1#
Papo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Papo pushes down on Del Gaiso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Papo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Papo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Del Gaiso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Gaiso scores with a punch to the head.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch there but Papo circles away.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up but Papo circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Papo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Gaiso misses the target.
Romeo Del Gaiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.
Del Gaiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Papo should have avoided that one.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Del Gaiso gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch but Papo is having none of it.
Papo feints the counter takedown.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range.
Del Gaiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papo has time to react.#TD2#
Del Gaiso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Papo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Gaiso is looking to stand back up but Papo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Del Gaiso. #T4##REVR#
Papo controlling the action here.
Del Gaiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Papo jumps into side control!
Romeo Del Gaiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Del Gaiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Papo crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hiroshi Papo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Gaiso pushes Papo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Papo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ragasatria has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Papo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Papo!
Papo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragasatria will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ragasatria tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragasatria wants to hold on but Papo pushes him away.
Ragasatria could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragasatria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ragasatria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ragasatria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Papo prevents Ragasatria from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragasatria tries to hold on but Papo postures up.
Papo working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Papo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ragasatria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papo with shots to the head and body - Ragasatria looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ragasatria tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Papo punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragasatria is desperately trying to improve his position but Papo has a good base and remains in mount.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Ragasatria tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Ragasatria tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ragasatria is trying desperately to improve position.
Ragasatria tries to hold on but Papo postures up.
Ragasatria is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Papo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragasatria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ragasatria wants to hold on but Papo pushes him away.
Papo controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Papo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragasatria wants to control but Papo is having none of it.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Ragasatria taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ragasatria tries to sprawl but Papo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ragasatria actively working from the bottom here.
Papo controlling the pace.
Ragasatria trying to control from the bottom.
Papo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiroshi Papo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Papo 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.#T1##SUB#
Ragasatria actively working from the bottom here.
Papo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Papo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ragasatria is looking to control Papo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragasatria avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ragasatria is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ragasatria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ragasatria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Papo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Papo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ragasatria being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Papo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ragasatria to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Papo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ragasatria pulls down on the head and he's put Papo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alan Ragasatria!
During a confident post fight interview, Alan Ragasatria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 72: Tofail vs Cortez 2
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Papo fails to land the takedown.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaughn scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Papo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughn's half guard.
Papo 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.
Papo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Papo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vaughn!
Papo with shots to the head and body - Vaughn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Papo controlling his opponent. #T1#
Vaughn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo with good strikes from the mount here!
Papo 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound.
Papo controlling from mount.
Papo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Papo controlling from mount. #T3#
Papo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Papo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaughn tries to buck Papo off but he can't manage it.
Vaughn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Papo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Papo content just to control the position here. #ES2#
Vaughn bucks up and throws Papo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's time! Papo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vaughn scores with a jab. Papo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papo gets slowly back to his feet.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papo shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaughn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Papo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papo is defended easily by Vaughn.
Vaughn lunges at Papo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Papo's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughn cracks a nice hook into Papo's ribs.
Papo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Papo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn manages to get full guard.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Papo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaughn's head.
Papo stays in close to Vaughn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Vaughn - just one landing.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Papo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughn.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papo back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Papo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papo looks for a takedown but Vaughn sprawls well.
Vaughn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaughn to the ground. Papo is now in Vaughn's guard.#T4#
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Papo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papo distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vaughn wants to stand and escape but Papo is having none of it.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Vaughn finds it's target.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Papo lands a takedown into guard.
Papo controlling from the top position.
Papo postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo 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. #T1#
Papo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papo throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiroshi Papo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papo.
Papo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Papo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaughn misses with a leg kick.
Papo goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papo.
Papo wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a hook.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papo at a distance. #T3#
Papo takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Papo on that attempt.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vaughn as he jumps to the side.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Vaughn tries to counter it with a takedown but Papo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vaughn lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Vaughn. Beautiful body shot.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Papo's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papo is defended easily by Vaughn.
Vaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Vaughn lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn dips to his left and cracks Papo with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
A clash of legs there as Papo blocks the low kick.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Papo moves out of range easily.
Papo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughn pinned against the cage. Vaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Papo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vaughn is letting Papo control him for a moment.
Papo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vaughn's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A victorious Darrion Vaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 47: Tofail vs Tyurin
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Papo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Papo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to buck Papo off but Papo is having none of it.#T1#
Petrov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Papo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Papo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Papo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
Papo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a body punch but Papo moves out of range.
Papo shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as Papo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petrov 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.
Papo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Papo stacks Petrov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Papo!#T1#
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.
Petrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Papo off and has taken his back!
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Petrov working for a choke but Papo reverses nicely into Petrov 's guard. #SUB#
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Petrov working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard. #T3#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Papo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hiroshi Papo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papo not doing much here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Petrov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Papo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Papo!
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to work for a sweep but Papo has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Papo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Papo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Petrov gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Petrov manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Papo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Papo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Petrov has an active guard here but Papo has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrov tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Papo.
Papo controls the position.#T4#
Petrov looking for a sweep but Papo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Papo lands a heavy elbow.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peter Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroshi Papo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papo blocks Petrov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Papo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Time darts in looking for a takedown but Papo gets double underhooks and turns Time into the cage.
Papo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Time sprawls and moves away.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Papo gets the takedown into side control.
Time striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Time is working to avoid the ground and pound but Papo connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Papo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Papo grinds an elbow into Time's temple.
Papo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Time will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Papo tries to advance to mount but Time denies him.
Time tries to buck Papo off but Papo is having none of it.
Papo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Papo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Time's shoulder. That is not cool.
Time is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Papo cracks Time with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Time struggling a bit here.
Papo happy to just control the position for now.
Time takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Time is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Papo off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Papo fending off the submission attempt from Time. #SUB2#
Time working for a choke but Papo reverses nicely into Time 's guard. #T2#
Papo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Time escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papo content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Time is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papo defends well.
Time being controlled here, momentarily.
Time controls Papo momentarily but Papo frees himself.
Papo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Time is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Papo stuffs the takedown attempt from Time. Time gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Papo dives in and scores a takedown into Time's guard.

Time pushes Papo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Time shoots for a double leg takedown but Papo sprawls well. He's pushed Time's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Time tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch but Papo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Time dives in and scores a takedown into Papo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Time passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Time wants to stand but Papo has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Time is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Papo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rickson Time has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papo tries to buck Time off but Time is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Time wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Papo, who protects the arm well.
Papo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Time tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Time has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Papo prevents Time from moving into mount.
Papo is looking for a sweep.
Papo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Time is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Papo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Papo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Time drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Papo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Time has Papo in his guard.#REVR#
Papo is working Time over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Time escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papo is stalling in the full guard.
Papo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Time swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papo 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.
Papo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Papo looking to score a takedown here. Time is defending well but Papo drives through and ends up in Time's guard.#SUB2#
Time looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Papo has picked Time up and slammed him! Time can't keep hold of the triangle and Papo manages to pass to side control!
Papo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
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#
Time shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papo defends it nicely.
Time tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papo swivels and escapes.
Time moves in looking to clinch but Papo pushes him off.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch but Papo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Time fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Papo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.#TD#
Papo gets a takedown into half guard.
Papo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Papo.
Time is looking to improve his position.
Papo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Time looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Time for as long as he can get away with.
Papo working over Time with some ground and pound. Time looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Papo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Time is trying to control but can't.
Papo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Papo'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Time throws a chopping leg kick but Papo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Papo dives in and scores a takedown into Time's guard.
Papo stays in close to Time's body and controls the position. #T3#
Papo tries to free his leg and advance position but Time is retaining full guard.
Time looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Time is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Papo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Time did well to prevent Papo getting side control.
Rickson Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Time wants to control the action here but instead Papo manages to pass to full mount!
Papo controlling his opponent.
Time keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papo landing punches.
Papo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papo controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Time is mounted but he's throwing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF WNF 33: Bader vs Prawira
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Papo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colemadina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Papo slows the pace down.
Colemadina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Papo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Colemadina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colemadina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papo pinned against the cage. Papo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papo tries for a takedown but Colemadina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Colemadina looking to score a takedown here. Papo is defending well but Colemadina drives through and ends up in Papo's guard.
Colemadina passes Papo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Papo trying to control here.
Colemadina is trying to control the action in half guard but Papo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colemadina throwing shots but Papo is blocking nicely.
Colemadina is looking to advance position but Papo won't allow it.
Colemadina trying to control from Papo's half guard. Papo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Colemadina trying to control the position from guard on top but Papo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colemadina throws a strike but Papo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colemadina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Papo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Colemadina has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Papo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Papo stops Colemadina from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colemadina looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Papo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Colemadina is trying to escape the mount.
Papo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Papo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colemadina is fending him off so far but Papo persists. Nope, Colemadina circles away and we're back to standing.
Papo shoots for a takedown but Colemadina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colemadina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funky Colemadina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky Colemadina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colemadina defends it nicely.
Colemadina tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Colemadina gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Colemadina tries for a takedown but Papo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Papo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Colemadina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Papo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Papo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papo is looking to improve his position.
Papo is looking to get back to full guard here but Colemadina has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Colemadina wants to stand up but Papo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Colemadina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colemadina prevents Papo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Papo tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.
Papo is looking to get back to full guard here but Colemadina has managed to pass to side control instead.
Colemadina tries to advance to mount but can't.
Papo manages to get back to half guard.
Colemadina tries to pass to full mount but Papo defends it. #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.
Papo tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Colemadina with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Papo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Funky Colemadina dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colemadina misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Papo counters with a single leg into guard. Colemadina didn't expect that.
Colemadina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Papo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo is stalling in the full guard.
Colemadina controlling the position.#T1#
Papo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Colemadina looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papo tries for a takedown but Colemadina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colemadina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Papo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papo controlling the action here.
Colemadina wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well. #T2#
Papo is taking a breather. Colemadina 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.
Papo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colemadina!
Colemadina is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.
Colemadina is working hard here to advance position.
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Papo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Colemadina in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Colemadina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colemadina tries to get out of the position.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is having none of it.
Papo working Colemadina over with strikes here.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is having none of it.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colemadina is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papo has his takedown stuffed
and Jensen counters with a series of strikes. Papo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papo has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Papo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Papo thows a huge punch but Jensen dodges it nicely.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jensen wants to get back to his feet.
Papo is thwarting Jensen's attempts to control the position.
Jensen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Papo content to control rather than advance.
Jensen throws a strike from the bottom but Papo passes into side control!
Jensen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papo misses with the ground and pound.
Jensen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee asks Papo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Papo prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Papo 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.
Papo working the ground and pound.
Papo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Jensen trying to control but Papo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jensen trying to control the action but Papo just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet but Papo has full control of the position and if anything, Jensen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Papo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jensen doesn't escape.
Papo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Papo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Papo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Papo apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Papo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jensen quickly recovers to half guard.
Jensen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papo content to stall in guard here.
Jensen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jensen is trying to keep Papo in close.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Jensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Papo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jensen circles away.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
Papo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen counters with a two punch combo.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Jensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Papo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jensen is in Papo's guard.
Papo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papo keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen won't allow Papo to sweep him here.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jensen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jensen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Papo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Papo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A lull in the action here as Papo stalls from top position.#T2#
Jensen is not content to let Papo control the position.
Hiroshi Papo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papo staying calm.
Jensen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Papo trying to control the action but Jensen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jensen tries to bench press Papo off him but Papo keeps the position.
Jensen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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.
You can see the frustration on Jensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jensen tries to bench press Papo off him but Papo keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Papo stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jensen circles away.
Jens Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt - Papo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papo keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo goes for a double leg but Jensen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jensen continues to drive forward.
Papo avoids the head kick by Jensen.
Jensen moves to clinch but Papo breaks away #TD2#
and Papo counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jens Jensen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jensen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papo.
Jensen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jensen.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jens Jensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Jensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jensen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Papo to see if he's OK.
Papo struggling a bit here.
Jensen wants to control but Papo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Papo tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position.
Papo is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Papo tries to buck Jensen off but Jensen is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jensen controls the position.
Papo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jensen.
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Papo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Jensen decides to stand back up. Jensen steps back and let's Papo get back to his feet.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jens Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jensen moves into the clinch.#T3#
Jensen is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jensen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Papo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Papo misses with a takedown
and Jensen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Jensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Papo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Jensen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papo.
Papo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papo sprawls well. Papo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papo is defended easily by Jensen.
Papo shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Papo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Papo tries to keep at a distance but Jensen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Papo goes for a takedown attempt but Jensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jensen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Jensen gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jensen 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Jensen!

Event: WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Papo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Haba is looking for a triangle but Papo pushes his legs off easily.
Haba wants to stand up but Papo is controlling him.
Papo won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Papo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Papo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Papo trying to control the pace.
Papo is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Papo prevents Haba from improving his position.
Papo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Haba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Papo. #SUB#
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papo trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba is trying to get back to full guard.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Haba. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Haba tries to sprawl but Papo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba trying to get back to full guard but Papo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Papo with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Haba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Haba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haba is working hard here to advance position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Haba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Papo seems content to control.
Papo is trying to control the action in half guard but Haba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard but Papo has mounted him!#T2#
Haba is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.
Haba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haba tries to stand but Papo is controlling from the bottom.
Haba wants to stand and escape but instead Papo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Haba working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Haba wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba wants to sweep here but Papo controlling him for the moment. #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.#SUB#
Haba looking for subs off his back but Papo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haba is staying active underneath Papo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papo lands with a punch from half guard.
Papo drops an elbow to the side of Haba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Papo misses with a takedown attempt
and Haba counters with a right hand to the body.
Papo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Haba takes the fight into the clinch.
Haba pushes Papo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Haba breaks from the clinch.
Haba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haba wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haba, which made it look bad.
Claus Haba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Haba jabs Papo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt - Haba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Papo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Papo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Haba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Haba looking for a triangle here. Papo is fighting it but it looks tight! Haba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claus Haba!

Event: WCF WNF 17: Mulder vs Levesque
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mubagy to the ground. Papo is now in Mubagy 's guard.
Mubagy is trying to keep Papo in close.
Mubagy pulls Papo in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mubagy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mubagy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mubagy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mubagy pushes down on Papo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Papo is looking for a sweep. Mubagy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Papo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Papo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Papo is holding on to half guard well.
Mubagy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mubagy throws a wild left hand from mount and Papo manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #SUB#
Mubagy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mubagy is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Papo is looking for a sweep. Mubagy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mubagy is pressing down on Papo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Papo is holding on for now.
Papo is looking for a sweep. Mubagy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mubagy tries to pass to full mount but Papo defends it.
Mubagy with the ground and pound but Papo uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Mubagy trying to control but Papo is working from the bottom.
Papo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mubagy throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mubagy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Papo feints and as Mubagy raises his hands in defense, Papo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mubagy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mubagy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Papo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubagy trying to control the position from guard on top but Papo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubagy won't allow Papo to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo keeping full guard, as Mubagy tries to pass.
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 Jib Mubagy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Papo scores with a takedown into Mubagy 's guard.
Papo stays in close to Mubagy 's body and controls the position.
Mubagy is looking to sweep but instead, Papo has passed into half guard.
Mubagy wants to get back to full guard.
Mubagy trying to control here.
Papo controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubagy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mubagy trying to control here. #T1#
Papo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mubagy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mubagy has his hands clasped together around Papo's back. He's all about the action.
Mubagy is looking for a sweep. Papo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mubagy is pressing down on Papo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Papo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mubagy keeping full guard, as Papo tries to pass.
Papo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mubagy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Papo avoids it really well and circles away.
Mubagy fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Papo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Papo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mubagy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Papo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mubagy gets back to full guard.
Papo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Papo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mubagy is retaining full guard.
Mubagy is trying to control the position but Papo postures up.
Mubagy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mubagy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubagy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papo's guard. #REVR##T4#
Mubagy wants to pass the guard but Papo is keeping the position.
Mubagy is working hard here to advance position.
Mubagy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo keeping moving, preventing Mubagy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Papo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mubagy is trying to defend but Papo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mubagy wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well.
Papo is controlling the pace.
Papo prevents Mubagy from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo controlling the action here.
Mubagy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papo's back!#T1#
Papo trying to control the action but Mubagy just sinks the hooks in.
Mubagy tries to keep control of the position but Papo is staying busy.
Mubagy punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Mubagy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Papo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Papo for a finish.
Mubagy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Papo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mubagy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mubagy unloads with some shots from mount but Papo bucks and avoids them well.
Mubagy looking to control but Papo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mubagy is really struggling to control Papo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Papo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Papo is looking to improve his position but Mubagy isn't that keen on the idea.
Mubagy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Papo looks a forlorn figure.
Mubagy wants to control the pace but Papo is squirming around nicely.
Papo working to try and regain half guard.
Mubagy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Papo is looking to escape. #T4#
Mubagy controlling from the full mount.
Mubagy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mubagy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubagy trying to control but Papo is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jib Mubagy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mubagy 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Papo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Papo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Papo off in order to stand up. Papo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Papo controls the position.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo controlling from side mount. #T1#
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Papo 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.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Papo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov tries to bench press Papo off him but Papo keeps the position.
Papo working the head with strikes.
Papo controlling the position from side mount.
Papo prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
Papo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Papo shoots in.#TD2#
Papo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Papo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Papo content to stall in guard here.
Papo is continuing to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papo defends well.
Papo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papo goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papo shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peter Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Papo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range. #CL#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Papo uses from the top position.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Papo is posturing up here but Petrov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Papo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Papo has to tap! Slick submission there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
Our winner, Peter Petrov, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheehy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Sheehy.#TD#
Papo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sheehy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sheehy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sheehy is looking for a triangle but Papo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papo wants to control from the top but Sheehy keeps moving. #T1#
Sheehy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sheehy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papo defends it easily.
Sheehy pulls Papo in close to prevent any damage.
Sheehy looking to control. #SUB2#
Sheehy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Papo has his hands clasped together but Sheehy extends and breaks Papo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sheehy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Sheehy!
Ethan Sheehy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
King lands with an overhand left.
King thuds his right hand into Papo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King lands the left hand.
Papo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papo drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King cracks Papo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Papo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Papo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Papo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Papo'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.
Papo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Papo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Papo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King is looking to control Papo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Papo in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Further stalling from Papo.
King tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Papo controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Papo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Papo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Papo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Papo gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Papo dives into side control. #REVB#
Papo taking a breather here.
Papo cracks King with a big right hand but King just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.#T1##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Papo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Papo takes one to the chin there.
King cracks Papo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King cracks Papo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
King gets caught flat footed, as Papo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King is wriggling around but Papo manages to pass to half guard.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Papo thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Papo passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Papo.#T4#
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!
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Papo continues to stall.
Papo working the ground and pound effectively.
Papo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by King.#TD#
Papo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Papo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Papo staying calm.
King gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Papo punishing his opponent with strikes.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Papo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Papo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Papo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiroshi Papo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands an overhand right.
Papo tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King connects with a right hand. Papo shakes it off.#T4##TD#
Papo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
Papo landing strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Hiroshi Papo.
I think Papo 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

Event: SMASH: Donnelly vs Hedger
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Papo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bisping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiroshi Papo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Papo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bisping tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Papo is in Bisping's guard.
Papo is standing up over Bisping. Bisping looks to escape but Papo dives into side control. #REVR#
Papo controlling from side mount.
Bisping is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Papo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo controls the position.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bisping to see if he's OK.
Bisping is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Papo working the head and body with strikes.
Bisping is trying to buck Papo off.
Papo looks up at the clock and then as Bisping takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Papo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Bisping seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.
Papo lands a nice forearm strike.
Papo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bisping is pushing Papo's head away, looking to escape. Papo manages to hold on to the position though.
Bisping being controlled for a moment.
Bisping takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bisping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bisping tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Papo just content to control the position. #ES#
Bisping throws Papo to one side and escapes!
Papo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papo with a poor takedown
and Bisping counters with a straight right hand.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bisping sprawls well. Bisping wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo shoots and misses
and Bisping counters with a nice uppercut.
Papo blocks a head kick by Bisping. #T4#
Papo shoots in and drives through. Bisping sprawls well.
Bisping throws a big counter combination but Papo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bisping's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bisping duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Bisping.
Papo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bisping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papo somewhat.
Chael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papo has his takedown stuffed
letting Bisping counter with a right hand.
Papo looks winded!
Bisping tests Papo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papo shoots and misses
and Bisping counters with a one-two to the body.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Papo moves out of range easily.
Papo tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters with a left and a right that stings Papo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Bisping dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bisping defends well and Papo ends up having to push Bisping into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bisping counters with a straight right hand.
Chael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bisping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papo can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Bisping.
A nice combination there by Bisping.
Bisping is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A leg kick checked by Papo.
A nice combination there by Bisping.
Papo is breathing heavily.
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!
Papo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bisping tries to sprawl out of it but Papo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bisping manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bisping cracks Papo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bisping's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bisping duly obliges.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bisping cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papo shoots and misses
and Bisping makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papo moves out of range as Bisping throws a body kick.
Papo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a right hand to the body.
Papo misses with a takedown
and Bisping counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bisping connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bisping lands a right hook to the body.
Bisping moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chael Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
Bisping pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papo back to the cage. Bisping follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Papo is rocked!
Bisping is working the combinations to good effect here.
Papo tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters with a two punch combo.
Papo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Papo fails with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a stiff right hand.
Bisping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a left and a right... And another left! Papo is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Bisping!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Ito misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Papo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ito trying to control here.
Ito wants to get back to his feet.
Ito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ito.#SUB2#
Ito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle here but Papo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Ito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ito is still trying to improve position.
Ito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ito wants to free his trapped foot but Papo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ito is trying to work for a kimura but Papo is defending well. #T2#
Papo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ito's back!
Ito can't escape the position.
Ito trying to control the position but Papo manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ito manages to reverse the position and now he's in Papo's guard. Nice work there by Ito.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Papo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ito, into his guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Ito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Ito is trying to hold Papo in close to prevent damage but Papo has managed to pass into half guard.
Ito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ito is pressing down on Papo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.#SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle but Papo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ito working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard.
Ito trying to get back to full guard but Papo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ito is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papo as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Papo quickly recovers to half guard.
Ito is thwarting Papo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ito is looking for a kimura here.
Papo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ito's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo gets his hands free as Ito looks to control.
Ito tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ito tries to hold on but Papo postures up.#T1#
Papo with shots to the head and body - Ito looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ito regains half guard.
Ito is looking to improve his position.
Papo prevents Ito from standing back up.
Ito wants to get back to full guard but Papo has passed into side control.#T2#
Ito is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Papo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ito actively working from the bottom here.
Papo not doing much here.
Ito is trying to control but can't.
Papo passes into side control, despite Ito's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Ito is trying to control Papo's posture but Papo avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Ito's face as Papo controls the position.
Ito is pushing Papo's head away, looking to escape. Papo manages to hold on to the position though.
Ito tries to improve position but can't.
Ito is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ito is looking to regain half guard here but Papo keeps moving and retains side control.
Ito struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ito looks for a takedown but Papo sprawls well.
Papo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#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.#TD#
Papo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papo slows the pace down.
Ito tries to escape but Papo is in control.
Ito tries to bench press Papo off him but Papo keeps the position.
Ito trying his best to control but Papo has mounted him.
Ito is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ito tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ito is trying to escape the mount.
Ito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Papo.
Ito trying to control but Papo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ito trying to control but not successfully.
Ito can't escape the position.
Papo not allowing Ito to control his hands.
Ito tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ito is really stuck here.
Papo controlling from the back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papo is not going to allow Ito to sit and survive in this position.
Ito turns into Papo and is now in his guard.
Ito looking to pass the guard.
Papo keeping moving, preventing Ito from controlling successfully.
Ito wants to pass the guard but Papo is keeping the position.
Ito preventing the sweep. #T3#
Papo keeping moving, preventing Ito from controlling successfully.
Ito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Papo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Papo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ito, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ito working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard.
Ito tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.#T4#
Papo is pressing down on Ito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ito is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ito with the active half guard here but Papo passes nicely into side control.
Ito wants to control but Papo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!

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