Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Hayden.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Hayden clinches.
Hayden missing with knees to the body.
Hayden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayden throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Hayden breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden scores with a spinning back kick!
Hayden tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hayden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a shoot takedown. Dell fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dell managing to control the position.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Dell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hayden controlling from the top position.
Dell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayden throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
Dell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden won't allow Dell to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayden with a nice cross.
Hayden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Dell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Dell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dell throws a leg kick but Hayden checks it.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayden throws a push kick but Dell slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dell. That's going to slow Hayden down.
Dell throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dell is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Dell managing to control the position.
Hayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hayden trying to control but Dell is working from the bottom.
Hayden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden 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#
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Dell gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Dell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Dell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayden to score with a decent uppercut.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dell misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with a solid body kick.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dell scores with a head kick. Hayden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dell thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it
and Hayden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Hayden.#T1#
Hayden cracks Dell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Hayden.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden misses with a double jab
and Dell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #TD2#
Hayden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayden is in Dell's guard.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dell has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Dell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dell is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayden counters with a good, hard body kick but Dell shrugs it off.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Dell.
Dell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden lands a glancing blow to the side of Dell's head.#T4#
Hayden throws a head kick that Dell semi-blocks.
Hayden shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Dell's front leg but catches the back leg as Dell tries to avoid it.
Hayden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hayden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dell on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden scores with a hook to the body. Dell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hayden connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Hayden gets tackled into the cage by Dell. Dell maintains the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Dell won't allow it.
Joshi Dell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
A frustrated look appears on Hayden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hayden.
Dell is pressed up against the cage. Hayden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dell down to the mat. Dell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dell. That did some damage!
Hayden lands a jab to Dell's midsection.
Hayden checks a low kick from Dell.
Hayden connects with a body shot that sends Dell's belly button to the back.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dell closes the distance and clinches up with Hayden, looking for a takedown. Dell pushes Hayden against the cage but Hayden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Dell sprawls well.
Dell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden lands a really nice looking cross but Dell seems unphased.
Hayden looks for a takedown but Dell sprawls well.#T1#
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Dell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayden scores with a hook.
Hayden tests Dell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
It looked like Dell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joshi Dell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dell counters with a good low kick that Hayden was not able to check. #T2#
Hayden looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Dell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hayden clinches up against the cage.
Hayden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dell gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Dell jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dell pulls Hayden in to control the position.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Dell is keeping the position.
Dell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hayden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dell wants to sweep here but Hayden controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dell holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dell.
Hayden scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dell misses with a takedown
and Hayden counters with a right hand to the body.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Dell does no damage.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayden lands with a nice body kick.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
As Hayden backs away, Dell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Hayden keeps Dell at a distance using the push kick.
Dell looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dell shoots in but Hayden avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayden 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay Hayden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Zwirn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zwirn.
Dell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zwirn is able to avoid easily.
Zwirn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zwirn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dell.
Zwirn cracks a nice hook into Dell's ribs.
Zwirn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zwirn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zwirn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell fails with the takedown
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Dell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zwirn.
Dell shoots for a takedown but Zwirn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshi Dell.#T1#
A left lands for Zwirn.
Dell misses with a jab to the body
and Zwirn counters with a left and a right that stings Dell.
Dell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Zwirn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn cracks Dell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dell with a poor takedown
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Zwirn.#ROC#Dell is rocked!
Dell is aggressively charging in as Zwirn backs up avoiding any damage. Zwirn tosses out a jab and Dell runs right into it face first! Dell is out cold! Zwirn dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dell's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

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

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dell sprawls well. Dell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Dell tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Dell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Dell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dell stuffs the takedown.
Dell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Dell is out of range. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dell avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Dell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dell circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there #TD2#
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #T3#
Anderson is being controlled here.
Anderson isn't going anywhere.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dell happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson tries to buck Dell off but Dell is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dell 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 Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dell wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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#
Anderson throws a low kick but Dell moves out of range easily. #TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dell's guard.
Dell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson 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.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dell staying out of range there.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dell can do to turn this around?
Dell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dell slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dell as Anderson shoots in.
And Dell tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dell is keeping the position for now.
Anderson postures up. #T4#
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dell has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Anderson backs off Dell throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dell there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Anderson forces Dell back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dell is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Dell defends it. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dell is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Dell is defending it quite comfortably.
Dell trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dell wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Dell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Dell working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dell is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dell holds on to Anderson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dell is trying desperately to improve position.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson trying to control but Dell is having none of it.
Dell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
After winning the bout, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 32
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Dell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rose jabs Dell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Dell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dell manages to avoid it.
Dell wants to counter with a clinch but Rose pushes him away.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dell's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Dell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell checks the leg kick.#T1#
Rose throws a hook but Dell blocks it.
Dell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rose defends it well.
Rose pushes Dell away with a front kick.
Rose throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dell counters with a single leg into guard. Rose didn't expect that.
Rose pulls Dell in close to prevent any damage.
Dell preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rose's guard.
Dell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dell has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dell pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rose is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshi Dell!
An out of breath Joshi Dell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Dell thuds his right hand into Mada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell with a nice calf kick.
Dell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dell defends it well.
Dell lands a nice hook to Mada's body. Mada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dell lands with a nice combination. Mada backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Mada is rocked!
Mada gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dell gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mada is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
A victorious Joshi Dell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Dell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dell misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Dell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Anstey feints and as Dell raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dell trying to control the position.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey prevents Dell from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dell for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dell.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dell sprawls and moves away.
Dell cracks Anstey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Dell throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Dell scores with a nice strike.
Anstey looks for the body kick but Dell saw that one coming. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dell quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dell defending well though.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dell tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dell feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dell is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab. #TD2#
Dell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey pulls Dell in to control the position.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dell controls the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dell wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Dell is looking to advance position but Anstey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dell wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.#T2#
Dell looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey cracks Dell with a solid left hand.
Dell keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Dell is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB2#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Dell's legs - danger averted.
Dell trying to control the position here.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Dell's brow.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anstey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anstey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dell misses with a right hand #TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Dell wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dell controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T1#
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey works over Dell with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey trying to control but Dell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey cracks Dell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Dell wants to clinch but Anstey slips to the side#TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Dell controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Dell keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Dell wants to improve his position but instead Anstey has moved into half guard. #T3#
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Anstey continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dell swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshi Dell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dell misses the jab.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Dell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dell wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Dell.
Dell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mada. That did some damage!#CL#
Dell moves into the clinch.
Dell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dell stalling the fight.
Dell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Dell gets control of Mada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dell controlling the position.
Mada with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell has momentary wrist control but Mada slips an elbow through the middle.
Mada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dell wants to stand but Mada is controlling the position. #T1#
Mada is fighting to break Dell's control of his arms but Dell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mada throwing strikes but missing.
Mada throws a strike but Dell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mada is striking but Dell is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Dell. #T2#
Well, if Dell 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.
Mada flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mada wants to get back to full guard.
Dell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Reach Around. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mada wants to sweep but Dell has passed to side control!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Dell stalls from top position.
Dell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mada for as long as he can get away with.
Dell looks up at the clock and then as Mada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mada tries to buck Dell off but Dell is having none of it.
Dell controls the position from side control.
Dell continues to stall.#T4#
Dell cracks Mada with a big right hand but Mada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dell controlling the position from side mount.
Mada throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell just content to control the position. #SUB#
Dell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mada, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dell.
Dell feints and then cracks Mada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mada down.
Dell thows a body kick. Mada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dell. #ROC#Mada is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.
Dell throws an overhand right that has Mada reeling! Dell follows up with more punches and Mada is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshi Dell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshi Dell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Dell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dell is working away from the top position though.
Dell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adesanya wants to control but Dell is keeping busy.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Adesanya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dell manages to pass to mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dell looking to finish Adesanya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adesanya!
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adesanya trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dell controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya tries to hold on but Dell pushes him away. #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.
Dell controlling his opponent.
Adesanya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell is looking to advance position but Adesanya won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dell shoots in but no luck this time.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adesanya defends well and Dell ends up having to push Adesanya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Dell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dell misses with some punches. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Adesanya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.
Dell swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Dell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adesanya thinks about the counter body kick.
Dell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Dell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dell throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Dell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adesanya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
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!
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Dell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but Dell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dell backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dell moves away.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away. #CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Dell up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya circles away easily
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell fails with the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dell.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.#T1#
Dell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dell off to one side.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dell.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adesanya jabs at Dell's body.
Dell fails with the takedown.
Dell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya scores with a one two! Dell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dell. Dell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Dell moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adesanya avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dell.#TD#
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dell 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.
Dell'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'.

Event: Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Frankies is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Dell misses.
Dell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dell scores with a jab. Frankies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frankies blocks a jab.
Frankies shoots and misses
and Dell counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Frankies with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Frankies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Dell.#TD#
Dell gets caught napping as Frankies dives in and scores a takedown. Dell manages to retain guard.
Frankies cracks Dell with a solid left hand.
Frankies landing some decent shots from guard.
Frankies sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dell's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dell gets back to full guard.
Dell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Dell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Frankies has his hands clasped together but Dell extends and breaks Frankies's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Dell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dell. That's going to slow Savage down.
Decent striking displayed by Savage there.
Dell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Dell counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Dell.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Dell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
Dell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Dell throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Dell just misses with a punch to the body.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell slips a straight right by Savage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage connects with a right hand. Dell shakes it off.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dell looks winded!
Savage cracks Dell with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dell falls to his knees and Savage doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage retains his lightweight title!
The Royal Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 17
Date: Aug 18, 2022

#R1#
Dell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zwirn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zwirn.
A nice side step and Dell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Zwirn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zwirn.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Dell.
Zwirn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dell.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Dell.
Zwirn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dell tries to work over Zwirn's front leg with a kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn moves away from the strike by Dell. #CL#
Zwirn drives through and clinches with Dell against the cage.
Dell avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Dell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zwirn blocking some punches.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Dell lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Dell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zwirn controls Dell momentarily but Dell frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwirn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zwirn is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Dell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwirn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dell is tightening it up a little... Zwirn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zwirn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zwirn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joshi Dell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshi Dell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 14
Date: Jul 28, 2022

#R1#
Dell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Greg Bustack has been cut.#KD#
Bustack ducks straight into an uppercut from Dell and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bustack manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Bustack is rocked!
Dell loads up on a big left hand. Bustack felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bustack can't hide his disappointment, as Dell celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 3
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Adesanya moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dell throws a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Adesanya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adesanya.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dell. #T1#
Adesanya catches Dell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adesanya throws a good cross that connects.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Adesanya instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Dell looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Dell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Dell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adesanyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a two punch combo.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dell misses the target.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Dell with a series of wild strikes but Dell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Dell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
Joshi Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Dell throwing a counter right hand but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dell.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Dell scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dell.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Dell with a series of wild strikes but Dell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dell throws a leg kick which misses Adesanya's front leg but catches the back leg as Adesanya tries to avoid it.
Dell takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya feints the counter takedown.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dell lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Dell.
Dell missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Dell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dell, pushing him back against the cage.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dell takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Joshi Dell has been cut.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Dell swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dell misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Dell.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Dell.
Dell misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Dell missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya lands with a hook. Dell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dell.
Dell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
Dell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adesanya lands a jab-cross combination.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dell.
Adesanya feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A head kick from Adesanya lands but Dell takes it in his stride.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell misses with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses Dell's front leg but catches the back leg as Dell tries to avoid it.
Dell misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Dell does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Adesanya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dell in his tracks.
Dell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dell avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Dell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Adesanya lands a front kick.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Adesanya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Dell on the inside.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dell throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Dell.
Dell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dell is looking to score with low kicks.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Dell misses with a body shot.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Dell.
Adesanya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adesanya duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Dell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adesanya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dell backs up against the cage.
Dell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Adesanya gets a clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adesanya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dell throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dell in his tracks.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya feints the counter takedown.
Dell takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes Dell and presses him up against the cage.
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dell prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Dell.
Dell working aggressively here.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and Dell counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Dell misses.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Dell.
Dell looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Dell misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Dell lands a nice looking body shot.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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!
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dell.
Dell throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Dell misses with a looping right.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
It looked like Dell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya clobbers Dell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Dell misses its intended target. #T3#
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Dell.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adesanya. That's going to slow Dell down.
Dell misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but Dell manages to duck under it in time.
Dell misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dell clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dell.#T4#
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Dell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dell tries to work over Adesanya's front leg with a kick but Adesanya checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adesanya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya throws a one two combo.
Dell misses with a low kick as Adesanya jumps back.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adesanya 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
After the fight, Israel Adesanya was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Nfld 19 Savage vs shima 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

Joshi Dell really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 162.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jean Pierre Archambeau was cancelled.

Event: Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab.
Dell misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Dell backing up. Dell nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.
Dell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dell.
Shima walks into a straight right hand from Dell.
Shima wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to move into range but Dell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Dell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dell digs a good body shot into Shima's ribs.
Shima lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range.
Dell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Shima lands a slapping body shot.
Dell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dell throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell connects with a body shot.
Shima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dell lunges at Shima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shima's hand.
Dell misses with a straight right.
A jab from Shima misses.
Shima wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
Shima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joshi Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima wants to clinch.#T2#
Shima throws a series of punches but Dell avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Dell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dell.
Dell throws a leg kick but Shima checks it.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Dell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Dell misses.
Dell connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dell! But no joy.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dell eats them both and turns towards Shima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab.
As Dell looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Dell just gets out of the way.
Dell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dell misses with a two punch combination.
Shima looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Dell ducks down to avoid it.
Dell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dell. Dell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Dell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dell tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Dell tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dell throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Dell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Dell throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Dell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Dell misses with a looping right.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Dell.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Dell working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dell up against the cage.#T1#
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dell tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dell lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dell backwards.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima taking a breather.
Dell can't get the takedown.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Dell.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshi Dell.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shima.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #T3#
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima pushes Dell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a left hand. #T4#
Dell lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Dell's takedown attempt.
Dell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Dell wants a takedown.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Dell is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Dell is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Shima creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dell drops to his knees and Shima pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Dell throws a shot from downtown. Podric moves away and avoids it.
Podric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Dell.
Podric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podric moves away from the strike by Dell.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Dell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dell jabs at Podric's body.
Dell looks to land a right hand but Podric moved out of range.
Nice cross by Dell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Podric blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Podric. That snapped Dell's head back.
Podric throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dell counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dell swings for the body but Podric moves out of range.
Dell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Podric cracks Dell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Dell.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Podric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dell.
Dell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Podric's head.
Podric shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dell eats them both and turns towards Podric to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dell throws a jab when Podric was well out of range.
Podric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dell.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell throws a lazy right hand but Podric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Podric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dell. Dell obviously looking to wear him down.
Dell misses the shot to the body.
Dell connects with a jab.
Dell thuds his right hand into Podric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dell misses with a looping right.
Dell throws a looping overhand right but Podric ducks down to avoid it.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Podric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dell.
Jab, jab by Dell - just one landing.
Dell throws a body punch but Podric moves out of range.
Dell throws a hook but Podric blocks it.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dell.
Dell misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dell actively working from the bottom here.
Podric throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dell to regain full guard.
Podric has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dell is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
Dell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Dell controls Podric momentarily but Podric frees himself.
Podric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podric defends it easily.
Dell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dell throws a hook but Podric blocks it.
Podric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dell lands with a right hand.
Dell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podric blocks a jab.
Podric tries to bum rush Dell with a series of wild strikes but Dell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joshi Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dell misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric works over Dell's head and body with a nice combination.
Dell with a nice calf kick.
Podric jabs Dell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joshi Dell is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podric was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Titoxo Podric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell misses with a hook. Podric ducked under it nicely.
Podric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell avoids them all with ease.
Dell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dell misses with a straight left.
Podric with the counter takedown but Dell avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dell.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Dell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podric.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Podric can do to turn this around?
Dell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Dell misses its intended target.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dell defends it well.#T2#
Podric moves away from the strike by Dell.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dell defends it well.
Dell throws a jab when Podric was well out of range.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dell misses with a low kick as Podric jumps back.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podric lands a jab.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Podric slips under a jab from Dell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell missing with a left hand there. Podric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dell looks to throw the jab but Podric is out of range.
Dell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dell throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dell scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Podric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dell.
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podric was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
Podric ducks under a wild hook from Dell.
Podric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dell throws a hook but Podric blocks it.
Dell misses the shot to the body.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Dell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Podric takes one to the chin there.
Dell connects with a nice looking jab.
Dell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podric.
Dell throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Dell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dell.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Dell throws a body punch but Podric moves out of range.
Dell misses the jab.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Dell misses with a hook.
Podric defending well as Dell loads up on a big left hand.
Dell scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Dell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dell lands with an uppercut that bounces Podric off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Dell throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dell misses the target.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Dell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Podric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podric moves out of range as Dell strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell throws a leg kick which misses Podric's front leg but catches the back leg as Podric tries to avoid it.
Dell throws a big shot that misses.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Dell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Podric.
That kick from Dell tenderised Podric's leg. Podric is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dell is looking to chop away at Podric's legs.
Nice defenses there by Podric.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Podric.
Podric's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Podric duly obliges.
Podric misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Podric.
Some wild striking there from Podric.
The fighters circling - Dell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dell defends it well.
Dell throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Dell throws an overhand right that lands on Podric's shoulder, as Podric tries to avoid the shot.
Dell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dell cracks Podric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dell throws a leg kick but Podric sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Dell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dell just misses with a punch to the body.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Podric.
Podric throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Podric avoids the body shot from Dell.
Podric defending well as Dell loads up on a big left hand.
Joshi Dell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Dell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Podric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Dell finds it's target.
Podric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dell.
Podric avoids the body shot from Dell.
Dell throws a hook but Podric avoids it easily.
Dell scoring well with a low kick there.
Podric misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Dell misses its intended target.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Podric takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Dell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Podric throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Podric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dell.
Podric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dell.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dell misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell throws out a powerful jab.
Dell looks to throw the jab but Podric is out of range.
Podric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Podric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dell circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Dell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titoxo Podric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podric misses with a wild combination.
Dell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshi Dell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dell 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Titoxo Podric had this to say: 'Nevermind'.

Event: Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Shotama misses.
Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shotama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shotama is looking to clinch but Dell is avoiding it.
Dell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dell circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab.
Shotama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dell lands with a shot to the body.
Shotama tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range.
Dell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dell is looking to counter punch.
Shotama tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Shotama throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Shotama tries to close the distance and clinch but Dell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dell lands a really nice looking cross but Shotama seems unphased.
Dell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shotama manages to avoid it.
Shotama darts in trying to clinch
and Dell counters with a nice uppercut.
Dell misses with a wild body shot.
Shotama tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotama fails with a takedown attempt.
Dell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotama.
Shotama moves in looking to clinch but Dell pushes him off.
Shotama tries to clinch up.
Dell misses with a body shot. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dell.
Dell moves out of range of the body kick from Shotama.
A jab from Dell misses.
Joshi Dell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dell scores with a decent looking hook.
Dell throws a series of punches but Shotama moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Shotama throws the left hand but Dell avoids the punch easily.
Shotama wants to clinch but Dell slips to the side
enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Shotama.
Shotama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dell.
Shotama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shotama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell needs to keep his hands up - Shotama had a free shot at his head there.
Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
We've been told by Dell's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shotama wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Dell misses the target.
Shotama scores with a jab. Dell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Shotama slips a straight right by Dell.
Shotama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dell throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Shotama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shotama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dell swats away the attempt to clinch by Shotama.
Jab, jab by Dell - just one landing.
Shotama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shotama tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range.
Dell tests Shotama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Dell throws a right hand that misses
and Shotama counters with a straight right hand.
Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Dell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shotama.
Dell cracks Shotama with a good jab.#ROC#Shotama is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shotama tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Dell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shotama is still on wobbly legs! Can Dell finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shotama seems to have recovered his senses.
Shotama moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Shotama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shotama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shotama wants to clinch.
Shotama tries to clinch up.
Shotama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dell.
Shotama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shotama misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shotama throws a sloppy head kick
and Dell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dell throws a looping overhand right but Shotama ducks down to avoid it.
Dell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shotama can do to turn this around?
Shotama closes the distance but Dell moves to the side
and Dell counters with a straight right hand.
Shotama connects with a right hand. Dell shakes it off.
Dell slips a straight right by Shotama.
Dell throwing a counter right hand but Shotama manages to avoid it.
Hiro Shotama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shotama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab.
Shotama throws a push kick but Dell slaps the foot to one side.
Dell throws a jab when Shotama was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell fails to land with a series of punches.
Dell is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Shotama like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Shotama from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Dell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tadageru at a distance.
Dell slips a straight right by Tadageru.
Dell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dell lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Tadageru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Dell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tadageru throwing strikes from guard but Dell blocks nicely.
Tadageru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tadageru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tadageru won't allow Dell to sweep him here.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Dell has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru postures up. #T1#
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tadageru's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dell can't keep his opponent in guard - Tadageru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tadageru wants to take a breather but Dell is having none of it.
Tadageru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tadageru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dell has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tadageru lands a nice short elbow.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Tadageru is trying to control. Dell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dell has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dell has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dell trying to control from the bottom.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Dell's temple.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Dell is rocked!
Tadageru lands a big elbow - Dell is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tadageru!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Dell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pendragon in his tracks.
Dell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dell throws a right hand that misses
letting Pendragon counter with a right hand.
Dell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Dell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pendragon to score with a decent uppercut.
Pendragon cracks Dell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon lunges at Dell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dell's hand.
Dell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendragon sprawls well. Pendragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dell gets slowly back to his feet.
Pendragon connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Dell closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dell looking to stall. #T1#
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Dell.
Dell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
A left hand lands to the body for Pendragon. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dell walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Dell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon sizes up Dell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Dell shakes it off.#ROC2#Dell is rocked!
Dell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pendragon counters with a right hand from hell and Dell is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Pendragon!

Event: Bellicose - Kanud vs Rock
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Dell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cervenka wants to clinch.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cervenka closes the distance and clinches.
Cervenka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cervenka.
Cervenka takes a shot to the head.
Dell misses with a punch to the body.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Dell blocking some punches.
Dell misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dell.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cervenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dell backwards.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Dell.
Cervenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Dell.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Dell.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dell.
Cervenka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Dell is trying to trip Cervenka. He has hold of a leg but Cervenka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dell lands a few punches from side control.
Dell lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Dell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cervenka is trying to buck Dell off.
Cervenka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Dell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dell working the body and head with strikes.
Cervenka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell landing a few strikes.
Cervenka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Dell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cervenka, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Dell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cervenka works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Cervenka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cervenka defending well though.
Cervenka has hold of Dell's hands but Dell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Cervenka is trying to stand back up but Dell is controlling him
Dell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cervenka defending well though.
Dell slips a nice elbow through Cervenka's hands, connecting with Cervenka's forehead.
Cervenka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dell winds up and cracks Cervenka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cervenka is not content to let Dell control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cervenka finds it's way round the side to connect with Dell's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cervenka as he connects with a hook.
Dell scores with the left hand. Cervenka knows he should have avoided that one.
Cervenka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervenka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dell in his tracks.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Dell's shoulder, as Dell tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cervenka drives through and clinches with Dell against the cage.
Cervenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dells head.
Cervenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dell lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
Dell takes a shot to the head.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Dell.
Dell lands a nice shot to the body.
Dell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Cervenka.
Dell blocking some punches.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka presses Dell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marek Cervenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Dell works on Cervenka's body with a couple of short punches.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
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!
Dell is leaning against Cervenka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cervenka.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Dell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cervenka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dell can turn it around.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dell.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka gets through Dell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dells head. #T3#
Dell blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dell blocking some punches. #TD2#
Dell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cervenka regains guard immediately.
Cervenka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cervenka wants to stand but Dell is controlling the position.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Cervenka has wrist control.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dell postures up and lands a big shot to Cervenka's brow.
Cervenka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cervenka tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervenka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cervenka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cervenka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dell is controlling him.
Cervenka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell is in close to Cervenka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka 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#
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Dell should have avoided that one.
Dell jabs at Cervenka's body.
Cervenka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Cervenka has Dell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Dell lands with a short shot to the head.
Dell prevents a body shot from Cervenka. #TD2#
Dell has hold of one of Cervenka's legs. Cervenka is fighting the takedown attempt but Dell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Dell isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dell is working Cervenka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dell trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dell throwing strikes from guard but Cervenka blocks nicely.
Dell stands up over Cervenka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
Dell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Dell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cervenka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dell lands a couple of digs.
Dell connects with a couple of short punches.
Cervenka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dell throws a strike but Cervenka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cervenka preventing the sweep.
Dell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Dell won't let him. #SUB2#
Dell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cervenka stacks Dell 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 Cervenka!
Dell regains half guard.
Cervenka wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dell uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SU#
Cervenka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cervenka.
Cervenka cracks Dell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Dell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cervenka takes a swing at Dell's ribcage but misses.
Cervenka is looking to clinch. #T4#
Jab from Dell.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Dell slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Dell with the counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Cervenka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Dell with the counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it easily.#CL#
Cervenka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Dell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cervenka can't fight it off and eventually Dell manages to take the fight to the floor. Cervenka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Dell passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dell lands a nice short elbow.
Cervenka is trying to stand up here but Dell is controlling him well.
Dell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cervenka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshi Dell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dell 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Cutler
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Alfonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Dell scores with a shot to the side of Alfonzo's head.
Dell lands a shot to the body.
Dell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Dell is trying to maintain a safe position but Alfonzo gets an underhook and turns Dell into the cage.
Dell blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dell.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Dell 's eye.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Alfonzo controls the action.
Dell lands an uppercut.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dell blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alfonzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dell's brow.
Alfonzo misses with a punch to the body.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dell dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Dell blocks an elbow strike.
Alfonzo works on Dell's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Dell avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Dell blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dell.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Alfonzo. #TD#
Dell tightens his grip and picks Alfonzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Alfonzo manages to land in guard.
Dell working some strikes from top position.
Dell working some strikes from top position.
Dell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dell postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alfonzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfonzo wants to stand up but Dell is controlling him.
Alfonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfonzo, not yet.
Dell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dell 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.
Alfonzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dell's guard. #REVB#
Alfonzo wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
Dell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dell wants to hit a sweep here but Alfonzo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dell there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Alfonzo controlling from the full mount.
Alfonzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dell is trying to escape the mount.
Alfonzo wants to control the pace but Dell is squirming around nicely.
Dell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alfonzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dell tries to reverse the position but Alfonzo maintains control.
Alfonzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfonzo content just to control the position here.
Alfonzo looking to control but Dell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alfonzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alfonzo wants to control the action but instead Dell gets a body lock and reverses into Alfonzo's guard! Nice work!
Dell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elmanaga Alfonzo will probably get the nod.
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#
Dell shoots in but Alfonzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alfonzo pushes Dell away with a front kick.
Alfonzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dell misses with a straight left.
Alfonzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dell.
Alfonzo is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Alfonzo clinches. #T1#
Alfonzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Dell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Dell misses with a body punch.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Dell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dell.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Dell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alfonzo regains guard immediately.
Alfonzo trying to keep a closed guard but Dell is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Alfonzo managing to control the position.
Dell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alfonzo managing to control the position.
Alfonzo looking to control but Dell passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell winds up and cracks Alfonzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alfonzo tries to kick Dell off but Dell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alfonzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dell drops an elbow to the side of Alfonzo's head.
Alfonzo tries to roll over but Dell keeps him under control.#T3#
Alfonzo is trying to stand back up but Dell is controlling him
Dell prevents Alfonzo from improving his position.#SUB#
Dell is trying to work for a kimura but Alfonzo is defending well.
Alfonzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Alfonzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alfonzo defending well though.
Alfonzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alfonzo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alfonzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alfonzo wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alfonzo wants to get back to his feet but Dell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dell throws a big right hand that misses.
Alfonzo controls Dell momentarily but Dell frees himself.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alfonzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alfonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Alfonzo from controlling successfully.
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 Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dell misses with a wild body shot.
Dell swings for the body but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Dell misses the body punch
and Alfonzo counters with a head kick.
Dell moves out of range as Alfonzo strikes.
Alfonzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dell lands with an overhand left.
Dell throws a right hand that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dell's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dell. Alfonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dell. Alfonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dell fails with the takedown
and Alfonzo counters with a nice body kick.
Elmanaga Alfonzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dell takes a swing at Alfonzo's ribcage but misses.
Elmanaga Alfonzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Dell misses
and Alfonzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alfonzo with a nice calf kick.
Dell throws a body kick that misses.
Dell slips a straight right by Alfonzo.
Dell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alfonzo cracks Dell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alfonzo slips a jab from Dell.
Dell backing away here, and Alfonzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Dell. #T2#
Alfonzo throws a low kick but Dell moves out of range easily.
Alfonzo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfonzo wants to stand and escape but Dell is having none of it.
Dell trying to control but Alfonzo is working from the bottom.
Alfonzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alfonzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dell is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alfonzo is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alfonzo defends well.#T3#
Dell has momentary wrist control but Alfonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Alfonzo trying to control but Dell is working from the bottom.
Alfonzo content to stall in guard here.
Alfonzo stopping the sweep attempt from Dell.#SUB#
Alfonzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alfonzo has managed to get both his arms back between Dell's legs - danger averted.
Alfonzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Alfonzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alfonzo looks for the body kick but Dell saw that one coming.
Dell shoots in for a takedown but Alfonzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alfonzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell clobbers Alfonzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alfonzo tried to score with a low kick but Dell checks it.
Dell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alfonzo sprawls and moves away.
Alfonzo throws the left hand but Dell avoids the punch easily.
Alfonzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alfonzo moves out of range of the body kick from Dell.
Alfonzo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alfonzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dell.
Dell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alfonzo throws out the jab.
Dell feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elmanaga Alfonzo.
I think Alfonzo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elmanaga Alfonzo!
Elmanaga Alfonzo gave a mention to Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Dell shoots in but Daverio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daverio 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.
Dell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daverio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Daverio clinches with his opponent.
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Daverio.
Dell takes an elbow to the temple.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Dell.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daverio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joshi Dell has been cut.
Daverio tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Daverio back against the cage.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Dell in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Daverio prevents a body shot from Dell.
Daverio lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Dell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daverio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dell.
Dell avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Dell blocks the elbow strike.
Dell misses with a punch to the body.
Dell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Joshi Dell's cut even more.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio lands with a left to the head.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Daverio.
Daverio pushes Dell against the cage. Daverio is working some dirty boxing. Daverio pushes off with a quick right hook! Dell goes down! Dell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Daverio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Daverio!
Mateo Daverio retains his featherweight title!
Mateo Daverio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BMF 9- Gettin’ Paid
Date: Aug 30, 2021

#R1#
Dell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Contreras throws a series of punches but Dell avoids them all with ease.
Dell throws a sloppy head kick and Contreras moves out of range easily.
Contreras wants to counter with a clinch but Dell pushes him away.
Dell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Contreras misses with a low kick as Dell jumps back.
Contreras moves in looking to clinch but Dell pushes him off.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell looks for the body kick but Contreras saw that one coming. #TD#
Dell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contreras's half guard.
Contreras preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Contreras wants to improve his position but Dell is controlling well.
Contreras controlling the position well.
Contreras wants to get back to full guard.
Dell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dell landing shots from mount.
Dell breaks from Contreras's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dell prevents Contreras from getting the reversal.
Dell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Contreras's face.
Dell with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dell working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Contreras is rocked!
Contreras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dell landing shots from mount.
Contreras is still in real trouble! Can Dell finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dell! Contreras is hurt baaadly! Dell is firing away with more strikes - Contreras is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell retains his featherweight title!

Event: BMF 4- Legalized Bank Robbery
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Dell tries for a takedown but Girith circles away easily
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell thows a leg kick but Girith checks it
and Girith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Girith.
It looked like Girith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dell.
Dell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girith is out of range and Dell settles back down.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Dell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Dell misses
and Girith counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dell rushes Girith and presses him up against the cage.
Girith lands with a short shot to the head.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Dell throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girith is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dell is pushing Girith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Girith stops a takedown attempt from Dell.
Dell blocks an uppercut.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith lands a right hand.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Dell is leaning against Girith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Girith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell. #T2#
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Girith.
Dell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith misses with a punch on the inside.
Girith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell prevents a body shot from Girith.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land. #TD2#
Dell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dell looking to pass the guard.
Girith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Girith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Girith is trying to stand back up but Dell is controlling him
Dell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Dell working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Dell prevents Girith from improving his position.
Dell working Girith over with strikes.
Dell lands strikes from half guard.
Girith wants to improve his position but Dell is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dell stalling away here and it's allowed Girith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell tries to free his leg and advance position but Girith is retaining full guard.
Dell lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dell misses with a leg kick
and Girith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dell tries to land a leg kick but Girith saw it coming and moves away.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dell throws a leg kick
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dell throws a head kick that misses
and Girith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell tries to clinch
and Girith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell shoots for a double leg takedown but Girith sprawls well. He's pushed Dell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dell misses with a low kick.#T1#
Dell throws a leg kick
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell is looking to land body kicks.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Girith counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Girith to the ground. Dell is now in Girith's guard.
Dell throws a big right hand that misses.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Girith has wrist control.#T2#
Dell throwing strikes from guard but Girith blocks nicely.
Dell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Girith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dell is working Girith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dell passes into half guard.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Dell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dell is working for a kimura but Girith is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Dell drops an elbow to the side of Girith's head.
Girith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dell lands a nice short elbow.
Dell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Girith is squirming around, avoiding Dell's attempts to control the action.
Dell lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Girith is rocked!
Dell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Girith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Girith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Darcy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darcy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darcy.
Dell feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Dell clinches up against the cage.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Dell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Darcy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dell is punishing Darcy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dell throwing damaging strikes from the back! Darcy could be in trouble here!
Dell misses with punches from the back.
Darcy covering up well under a series of strikes from Dell. #SUB2#
Dell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Darcy taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshi Dell!

Event: QFC Tournament 1050 Round 3
Date: May 25, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is pushing Dell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action. #T1#
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Dell to work.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Masvidal on the inside. #T2#
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dell blocking some punches.
Masvidal is working Dell over against the cage.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
Masvidal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masvidal has Dell pushed against the cage.
Masvidal seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal. #T3#
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dells head.
Masvidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal effectively controlling the action here.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal cracks Dell with a nice body shot.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
A bit of stalling here from Masvidal.
Dell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Masvidal digs a right hand into Dell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dell's gas tank.
Dell is pushing Masvidal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Dell.
Masvidal is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
Dell misses with a body punch.
Dell stalling against the cage.
Dell blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Masvidal 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#
Masvidal throws a hook but Dell avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a jab when Dell was well out of range.
Dell blocks a jab.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Dell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Dell ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Dell pushes him off.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Masvidal pushes a forearm under Dell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 1050 Round 2
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1#
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Casey Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dell's head backwards.
Dell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dell feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Dell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dell preventing the sweep.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dell wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Dell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones has control of Dell's left arm, preventing Dell from doing any damage.
Dell landing with the ground and pound.
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a hook but Dell blocks it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Dell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dell misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Dell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Dell counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dell but great work by Jones.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Dell struggling a bit here.
Dell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dell wants to control but Jones is keeping busy. #T1#
Jones working Dell over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dell is trying to control but can't.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dell dodges it nicely.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dell avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dell trying to control here.
Dell gets back to full guard.
Dell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dell wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Jones has his hands on Dell's head, controlling the position.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Dell in close to prevent any damage.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dell tries to pass.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dell passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshi Dell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Dell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dell moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones tests Dell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dell throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dell.
Dell ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. #CL2#
Dell instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T1#
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Dell's takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dell stalling.
Dell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Dell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dell. #TD2#
Dell has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Dell dives into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jones has Dell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dell pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Dell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Dell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dell is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Dell is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is not content to let Dell control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dell is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshi Dell.
I've got Dell 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joshi Dell!

Joshi Dell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1050 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dell misses with a head kick. #TD#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dell controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T1#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dell looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Dell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joshi Dell!

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