Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batirovenkekikala.
Cholo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Cholo with a good jab.
Cholo walks into a jab.
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Batirovenkekikala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo misses with a right hand
enabling Batirovenkekikala to counter with a crisp jab.
Cholo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batirovenkekikala's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
A big right from Cholo misses.
The fighters circling - Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cholo takes the fight into the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a left to the head.
Cholo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batirovenkekikala up against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala letting Cholo take a breather here.
Cholo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cholo.
A bit of stalling here from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cholo letting Batirovenkekikala take a breather here.
Cholo controlling the action here for a moment.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cholo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cholo lands an elbow inside.
Batirovenkekikala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cholo scores with a shoulder strike.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cholo lands an elbow just above Batirovenkekikala 's eye.
Cholo stalling in the clinch.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stall.
Cholo lands an elbow that stopped Batirovenkekikala in his tracks for a moment.
Batirovenkekikala struggles to land a body shot inside as Cholo controls his hands. #T2#
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala blocking some punches.
Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Cholo taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Batirovenkekikala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cholo throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A short right from Batirovenkekikala on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
Cholo blocks an uppercut.
Cholo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batirovenkekikalas head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cholo trying to control the position but instead, Batirovenkekikala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cholo into the cage.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cholo is defending well for now.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cholo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cholo throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala has Cholo pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batirovenkekikala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cholo.
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo taking a breather. #T4#
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batirovenkekikala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Cholo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Cholo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cholo tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Cholo tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cholo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cholo takes a shot to the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batirovenkekikala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cholo lunges at Batirovenkekikala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batirovenkekikala's hand.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cholo.
Cholo throws a lazy right hand but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Cholo is out of range.
Cholo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batirovenkekikala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batirovenkekikala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Batirovenkekikala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cholo sprawling to the canvas! Cholo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Batirovenkekikala finish him?! #ROC2#Cholo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batirovenkekikala moves in close and cracks Cholo with a massive right hand! Cholo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Batirovenkekikala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
After winning the bout, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Cholo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cholo slips under a jab.
Christ slips under a jab from Cholo.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Cholo is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cholo. That snapped Christ's head back. #CUT#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Cholo throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Cholo thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab. #KD#
Cholo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Christ goes down! Can Cholo finish him!?#ROC#Christ is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christ is proving hard to escape from.
Christ is pulling down on Cholo's head. It's preventing any offense from Cholo, at least for the moment.
Cholo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Cholo advances position into side control!
Cholo is staying tight to Christ's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cholo continues to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christ is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cholo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Christ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cholo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Christ is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cholo moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cholo swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Cholo's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cholo throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BOOM! Young lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cholo. Cholo tries to recover but Young is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cholo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Young!

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Cholo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cholo to score with a decent uppercut.
Cholo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Cholo darts in and clinches Cozad up against the cage.
Cozad stalling the fight.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Cholo won't allow it.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cholo just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Cholo's head.
Cozad working hard to break the clinch.
Cholo avoiding damage.
Cholo prevents a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cholo stalling against the cage.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo looking to stall.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Cholo is breathing heavily.
Cozad digs a right hand into Cholo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cholo's gas tank. #T1#
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cholo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cholo pushes off an throws an elbow but Cozad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cozad has Cholo pressed against the cage.
Cozad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cholo blocks it with crossed arms.
Cholo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cholo gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cozad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cholo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cozad misses with a knee to the head.
Cholo tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad looking to stall. #T2#
Cozad lands a right hand. #BC2#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Cholo ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Cholo.
Cholo throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
Cholo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cholo slips a straight right by Cozad.
Cholo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cholo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Cholo.
Cholo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad. #T3#
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cholo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Cholo pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Cholo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #BC2#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cholo. #KD2#
Cozad cracks Cholo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cozad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cholo to stand back up!#ROC2#Cholo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Cholo.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cholo moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Cozad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cozad misses with an uppercut
and Cholo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cholo tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.#T4#
Cholo throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cholo tests Cozad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Cozad lands a big uppercut and Cholo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cholo looks OK. Cozad waves Cholo back to his feet!
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Cozad. #KD2#
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cholo sprawling to the canvas! Cholo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Cholo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cholo lands a right hook to the body.
Cozad drops Cholo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cozad follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarrod Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cholo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beard.
Beard connects with a body shot.
Cholo tries to bum rush Beard with a series of wild strikes but Beard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cholo misses with a head kick.
Beard scores with a hook to the body. Cholo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cholo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Beard with the counter takedown but Cholo avoids it easily.
Beard throws out a powerful jab.
Beard scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Cholo misses.
Beard feints the counter takedown.
Beard lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Beard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cholo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cholo's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cholo is keeping the position for now.
Beard wants to control from the top but Cholo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Beard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beard works over Cholo with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Cholo is keeping the position.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cholo wants to stand up but Beard is controlling him.
Beard throws a big elbow that misses.
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard working some strikes from top position.
Beard works over Cholo with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cholo pulls Beard in close to prevent any damage.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Beard stops Cholo from standing up.
Cholo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cholo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cholo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo throws a leg kick which misses Beard's front leg but catches the back leg as Beard tries to avoid it.
Beard lands a jab to Cholo's midsection.
Cholo throws out a powerful jab.
Cholo stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Cholo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cholo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Beard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Beard's head but Beard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo misses with a few strikes there.
Cholo works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beard scores with a hook to the body. Cholo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beard throws a shot to the body.
Cholo misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Beard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cholo's guard.
Cholo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cholo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cholo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarrod Beard 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Beard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cholo, which made it look bad.
Beard lands a jab to Cholo's midsection.
Beard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cholo rather than just go for the knockout.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body.
And Beard tries to counter it with a takedown but Cholo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Beard.
Beard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cholo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beard lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Beard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jarrod Beard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cholo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cholo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard. #T1#
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beard thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Beard throwing shots but Cholo is blocking nicely.
Beard is pressing down on Cholo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cholo is holding on for now.
Cholo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
Beard lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cholo is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
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. Beard connects with a nice short shot to Cholo's temple.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Cholo is defending well.
Beard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cholo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Beard lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cholo quite badly. Cholo pulls Beard in close trying to recover. Beard postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cholo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cholo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Jarrod Beard is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Cholo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with a straight right.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Pedersoli connects with a looping right hand.
Pedersoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pedersoli connects with a jab.
Cholo defending well as Pedersoli loads up on a big left hand.
Carlo Pedersoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo loads up on a big right hand but Pedersoli slips the punch.
Cholo moves out of range of the body kick.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.
Cholo misses with a hook.
We've been told by Pedersoli's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cholo misses with a straight right.
Cholo misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedersoli lands a left hand.
Cholo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedersoli is trying to break free.#BC#
Pedersoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedersoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Cholo as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Carlo Pedersoli has been cut.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Cholo misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Pedersoli.
Cholo throws a shot to the body.
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Pedersoli moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cholo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cholo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Pedersoli crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Pedersoli back to his feet!
Pedersoli misses with the body kick
and Cholo scores with a counter punch that sends Pedersoli to the canvas! Cholo smells blood - he's punishing Pedersoli with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pedersoli has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!
BIg Cholo is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: DC 104: Sitsongrit V Sicarious
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hickok throws a head kick that misses
and Cholo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hickok.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cholo works the jab nicely.
Cholo misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hickok, as that shot connected.
Cholo cracks Hickok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hickok.
Cholo misses with a double jab
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cholo on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hickok throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Hickok throws a left that rocks Cholo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hickok dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cholo regain composure! #ROC2#Cholo is rocked!
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hickok working away.
Cholo tries to buck Hickok off but Hickok is having none of it.
Cholo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cholo tries to improve position but can't.
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo has his arm trapped.
Cholo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hickok has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hickok is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hickok stops Cholo from getting back to his feet.
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cholo walks into a left hand. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cholo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Hickok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hickok misses the shot to the body.
Cholo avoids the head kick by Hickok.
Hickok moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Cholo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Hickok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickok throws a series of punches but Cholo avoids them all with ease.
Hickok throws a leg kick which misses Cholo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cholo tries to avoid it.
Hickok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hickok moves out of range as Cholo strikes.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Hickok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cholo cracks a nice hook into Hickok's ribs.
Hickok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo avoids the head kick by Hickok.
Cholo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickok.
Cholo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickok counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo lands with a cross.
Cholo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickok's head.
Hickok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Cholo throws a combination that misses
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hickok slips a straight right by Cholo.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Cholo both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cholo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cholo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hickok missing with a left hand there. Cholo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
A left lands for Cholo.
Cholo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Cholo sends Hickok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cholo is motioning to the referee to let Hickok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!#CL#
Cholo clinches up with Hickok and pushes him back against the cage.
Hickok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?#BC2#
Hickok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickok seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Cholo does no damage.
Hickok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cholo blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target. #KD#
Cholo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hickok sprawling to the canvas! Hickok rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cholo finish him?! #CUT#That has opened up James Butler Hickok's cut even more.
Cholo lands a big right hook! Hickok looks hurt but is still standing! Cholo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hickok falls down and Cholo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hickok's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cholo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Pedersoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cholo lands with a nice body punch.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Cholo looks to land a combination. Pedersoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Carlo Pedersoli has been cut.
Cholo slips under a jab.
Pedersoli misses with a left hand #KD#
and Cholo counters with a crisp one two that drops Pedersoli! Cholo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pedersoli to his feet! Pedersoli is in big trouble!
Cholo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cholo instigates a clinch.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Pedersoli prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo lands a shoulder strike.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedersoli controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedersoli.
Cholo effectively controlling the action here.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo tries to work over Pedersoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedersoli working aggressively here.
Pedersoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedersoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cholo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC2#
Pedersoli breaks from the clinch.
Pedersoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
Cholo throws a body punch but Pedersoli moves out of range.
Cholo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedersoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Pedersoli with a hook.
Pedersoli looks to throw a body kick
and Cholo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.
Cholo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedersoli moves away.
Cholo throws an overhand right that lands on Pedersoli's shoulder, as Pedersoli tries to avoid the shot.
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo closes the distance but Pedersoli moves to the side
and Pedersoli counters with a left to the body.
Cholo throws a right hand that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cholo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedersoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cholo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cholo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cholo scores with a body shot. #T2#
A punch combination from Cholo misses.
A head kick from Cholo lands but Pedersoli takes it in his stride.
Cholo blocks a jab.
Cholo misses with a body shot.
Pedersoli lands with a hook. Cholo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pedersoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedersoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedersoli throws a wild body kick that Cholo sees coming a mile off.
Pedersoli misses with a kick to the body. #KD#
Cholo lands a big head kick that sends Pedersoli tumbling to the mat! Cholo takes a step backwards and waves Pedersoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pedersoli is rocked!
Cholo is looking to wear down Pedersoli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pedersoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Cholo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pedersoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Cholo has managed to clinch.
Pedersoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Pedersoli breaks from the clinch.
Pedersoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cholo if he has to take too many more of those.
Cholo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli circles away. #T3#
Pedersoli lands with a good body shot.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo takes a swing at Pedersoli's ribcage but misses.
Pedersoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cholo staying out of range there.
Cholo looks to land a combination but Pedersoli avoids it well.
Pedersoli slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cholo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedersoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cholo throws a one two combo.
Cholo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedersoli throws out a loose jab but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli misses the target.
Pedersoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedersoli.#T4#
Cholo staying out of range there.
Pedersoli connects with a body shot that sends Cholo's belly button to the back.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cholo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedersoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pedersoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pedersoli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cholo. Pedersoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Pedersoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pedersoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cholo.
Pedersoli tests Cholo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cholo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedersoli at a distance.
Cholo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedersoli lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Pedersoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlo Pedersoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cholo throws a lazy right hand but Pedersoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Cholo lands a jab to the head.
Pedersoli looks to land a body kick but Cholo moved away.
Cholo takes one to the chin there.
Cholo takes a swing at Pedersoli's ribcage but misses.
Cholo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedersoli cracks Cholo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cholo moves away from the strike by Pedersoli.
Cholo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pedersoli jabs Cholo right on the nose. Cholo blinks but takes it well.
Pedersoli scores with a shot to the body.
Pedersoli lands a really nice looking cross but Cholo seems unphased. #ROC2#Cholo is rocked!
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Pedersoli's head but Pedersoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pedersoli, as that shot connected.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Cholo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedersoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli missing with a left hand there. Cholo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedersoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pedersoli tests Cholo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Pedersoli lands a big uppercut and Cholo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cholo looks OK. Pedersoli waves Cholo back to his feet!
A big left from Pedersoli misses.
A slow jab from Pedersoli misses its intended target.
Pedersoli throws a hook but Cholo avoids it easily.
Cholo thuds his right hand into Pedersoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pedersoli lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo misses the jab.
Pedersoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pedersoli drops Cholo with a naaaaasty hook - Cholo is in real trouble here! Pedersoli dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlo Pedersoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Makkonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cholo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkonen moves away.
Cholo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cholo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Makkonen counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cholo darts in and clinches Makkonen up against the cage.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Makkonen controls his hands. #TD#
Makkonen pulls guard successfully.
Cholo stays in close to Makkonen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Makkonen has his foot on Cholo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cholo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SU2#
Cholo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makkonen ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Cholo misses the jab.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
Cholo scores with a body shot.
Makkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Cholo connects with a jab.
Makkonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makkonen is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cholo knocks Makkonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). BIg Cholo!
BIg Cholo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Make Makkonen was interviewed post fight and said 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: DC 84: Sik v Tenkula
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Cholo. #CUT#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Cholo has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Cholo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cholo tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ tries a knee to the head but Cholo blocks it.
Cholo presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cholo can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow. #T1#
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Cholo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cholo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christ blocks a body shot from Cholo.
Christ lands with a short shot to the head.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Cholo.
Cholo tries a body shot but Christ blocks it. #TD2#
Christ has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cholo uses from the top position.
Cholo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Christ looking for subs off his back but Cholo has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Cholo seems content to control.
Christ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christ.
Cholo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cholo is stalling in the full guard.
Cholo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cholo preventing the sweep.
Cholo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christ is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholo fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cholo tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown. Cholo tries to sprawl out of it but Christ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cholo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cholo misses with a wild body shot.
BIg Cholo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cholo.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cholo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ with a poor takedown
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BIg Cholo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
Christ takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Julio Christ's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Cholo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIg Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cholo swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cholo.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ slips a jab from Cholo.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Cholo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Christ sprawling to the canvas! Christ rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cholo finish him?! #ROC#Christ is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cholo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Christ crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Christ's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Drake cracks Cholo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cholo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Drake finish him? #CUT#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.#KD#
Drake cracks Cholo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cholo to stand back up!#ROC#Cholo is rocked!
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!
Drake drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cholo's head, knocking him out cold! Drake is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Drake!
JD Drake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Cholo looks to throw the jab but Roipe is out of range. #TD2#
Roipe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cholo's half guard.
Cholo is looking for a sweep. Roipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Roipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet.
Roipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Roipe is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Roipe is controlling him
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Roipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Roipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cholo wants to control but Roipe is keeping busy.
Cholo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Cholo is controlling Roipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cholo pushes Roipe off looking to stand but Roipe dives back in and keeps control.
Roipe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cholo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cholo is looking to escape.
Roipe trying to control from Cholo's half guard. Cholo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Roipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cholo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Roipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roipe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet but Roipe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Roipe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Roipe ducks down to avoid it.
Roipe with the counter takedown but Cholo avoids it easily.
Roipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cholo misses with a hook. Roipe ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Roipe.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roipe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cholo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Roipe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cholo to the ground. Roipe is now in Cholo's guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Roipe pushing down on Cholo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet.
Roipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo keeping control of the position.
Cholo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roipe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roipe's back!
Roipe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roipe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Roipe keeps trying to improve his position.
Roipe breaks Cholo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cholo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Roipe is having none of it.
Roipe throws a strike but Cholo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Roipe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cholo is aware though and is defending well.
Cholo stopping the sweep attempt from Roipe.#SUB2#
Roipe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cholo escapes and throws Roipe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Roipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roipe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Jussi Roipe has been cut.
Cholo misses with a straight left.
Roipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roipe misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Roipe misses
and Cholo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Roipe crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Roipe back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Roipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Cholo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roipe.
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Roipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cholo.
Cholo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Cholo.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Roipe ducks down to avoid it.
Roipe tried to score with a low kick but Cholo checks it.#KD#
Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Roipe crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Roipe back to his feet!#ROC#Roipe is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jussi Roipe's cut even more.
Cholo moves out of range as Roipe strikes.
Roipe is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?#T1#
A shot to the liver by Roipe. Beautiful body shot.
Roipe seems to have recovered his senses.
Cholo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roipe! Cholo dives in looking to finish! Roipe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Cholo misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cholo.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Cholo clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cholo misses with a hook. Legs ducked under it nicely.
Legs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cholo with a body shot.
Cholo slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Cholo misses the target.
Legs throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legs.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.
Cholo misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cholo misses.
Cholo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Legs catches Cholo right on the button with a cross.
Cholo tests Legs's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs stalks Cholo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cholo's face. Cholo staggers backwards, shaken.
Legs thuds a left hand into Cholo's body.
Cholo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legs blocks a jab.
Cholo lands a jab to the nose.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Legs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Cholo cracks Legs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cholo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Legs to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cholo's head backwards.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Cholo counters with a nice right hand that sends Legs toppling to the canvas! Legs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cholo finish him?!#CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Legs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cholo counters with a huge left! Legs is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cholo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Legs from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cholo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!
Crazy Legs spoke after the fight, saying 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Harrisburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Cholo moved out of range nicely.
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Cholo moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Harrisburg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Harrisburg misses with a straight right.
Cholo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrisburg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cholo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
Harrisburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrisburg moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cholo.
Harrisburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Cholo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cholo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Cholo misses.
Harrisburg looks to land a combination but Cholo avoids it well.
Cholo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrisburg.
Nice shot lands for Cholo.
Cholo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cholo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cholo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Harrisburg misses with a looping left.#T1#
Harrisburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Harrisburg moved out of range.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrisburg takes one to the side of the head.
Cholo slips under a jab.
Cholo moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Cholo cracks Harrisburg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Harrisburg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cholo finish him? #ROC#Harrisburg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Cholo's shoulder, as Cholo tries to avoid the shot.
Harrisburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?
Cholo misses with a straight left.
Harrisburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Cholo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Harrisburg square on the jaw! Damn, Harrisburg is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cholo moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
Cholo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cholo can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cholo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cholo moves to clinch but Cozad breaks away
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Cozad counters with a body kick.
Cholo is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Cholo.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cholo has managed to clinch. #T1#
Cholo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo is trying to stall.
Cholo lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Cholo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cholo's elbow. #BC#
Cholo breaks from the clinch.
Cholo throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cozad grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Cholo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Cozad cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Cozad!

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

#R1#
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cholo tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cholo to the ground. Cholo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Cholo misses the target.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Cholo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.#CUT#It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
Cholo loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Cholo lands a big uppercut and Hernandez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hernandez looks OK. Cholo waves Hernandez back to his feet!#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
We've been told by Cholo's head coaches at Average Judas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cholo is stalking Hernandez. Hernandez circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cholo, and it's lights out! Hernandez really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Cholo lands.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Cholo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makkonen.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Makkonen's head but Makkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cholo sprawls and moves away.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makkonen slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo misses with an uppercut. Makkonen saw that one coming.
Makkonen is looking to counter punch.
Makkonen defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Cholo didn't expect that.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Makkonen is having none of it.
Makkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cholo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cholo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Makkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Cholo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makkonen moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Makkonen defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo throws out a loose jab but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo throws a hook but Makkonen avoids it easily.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makkonen staying out of range there.
Cholo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Cholo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Makkonen 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.
Makkonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cholo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cholo is pulling down on Makkonen's head to control his posture. #T4#
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cholo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cholo wants to stand but Makkonen is controlling the position.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makkonen controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cholo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makkonen.
Cholo is trying to control the position but Makkonen postures up. #T1#
Makkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Makkonen prevents Cholo from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cholo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cholo has control of Makkonen's left arm, preventing Makkonen from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makkonen throws an elbow that misses. Cholo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makkonen's guard. Nice move by Cholo!#REVB##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.
Makkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makkonen seems keen to control Cholo's posture.
Cholo won't allow Makkonen to sweep him here.
Makkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cholo is looking to get back to is feet but Makkonen passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cholo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cholo stops Makkonen from passing to mount.
Cholo pushes Makkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cholo can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Cholo is working from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cholo tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Make Makkonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Makkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cholo sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Cholo misses.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Makkonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cholo's guard.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cholo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cholo wants to stand up but Makkonen is controlling him.
Makkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cholo's guard.
Makkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makkonen wants to take a breather but Cholo is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makkonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Makkonen.
Cholo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cholo misses with a right hand
letting Makkonen counter with a right hand.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Makkonen moved out of range.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Makkonen counters with a left hand that sends Cholo to the canvas! #ROC#Cholo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cholo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace.
Cholo working a defensive guard but Makkonen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cholo keeps working.
Cholo tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Makkonen works to advance to full mount. Cholo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Makkonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cholo looks a forlorn figure.
Makkonen looking to control but Cholo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Makkonen.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makkonen slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makkonen thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Makkonen trying to control from half guard but Cholo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Makkonen is controlling him #T1#
Makkonen is taking a breather. Cholo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cholo is trying to stand up here but Makkonen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Makkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Makkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
BIg Cholo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cholo lands a jab.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Cholo throws the left hand but Makkonen avoids the punch easily.
Cholo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Cholo misses.
Makkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Cholo is quick to defend against it.
Makkonen walks into a straight right hand from Cholo.#T3#
Cholo lands a jab.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makkonen content to control rather than advance.
Cholo wants to get back to full guard but Makkonen has mounted him!
Makkonen looking to control but Cholo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cholo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Makkonen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cholo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Makkonen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking Make Makkonen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Oh boys he was a tough test for me, but i was confident that if i lay my hands on his soft bum, his soul is mine. '.

Event: DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Cholo drops Rozenblad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rozenblad looks back up at him and smiles so Cholo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut.
Cholo misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rozenblad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rozenblad ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Cholo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rozenblad! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Cholo misses.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Cholo misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Cholo misses with a straight right.
Cholo scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
Cholo throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Cholo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Cholo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hernandez. Hernandez tries to recover but Cholo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hernandez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Conors fails with the takedown
and Cholo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Cholo cracks Conors with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cholo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conors to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut.
Cholo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conors shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cholo pinned against the cage. Cholo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cholo throws an uppercut from hell that sends Conors clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cholo stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!
In defeat, Brenon Conors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Book me & Fight ne'.

Event: CTBA: Thighpunch Vs Arnason
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsen ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Ragnarsen cracks Cholo with an open hand slap.
Cholo misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cholo finds it's way through Ragnarsen's defenses.
That kick from Ragnarsen tenderised Cholo's leg. Cholo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsen misses with a low kick as Cholo jumps back.
Ragnarsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsen slips under a jab.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Cholo's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsen scores with a nice head shot.
Cholo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsen staggers Cholo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cholo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Ragnarsen is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Einar Ragnarsen!
A less than humble Einar Ragnarsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CTBA: Ridderinkhof Vs Cholo
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Cholo finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Aad Ridderinkhof has been cut.
Ridderinkhof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridderinkhof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cholo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cholo weaves into range and cracks Ridderinkhof right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ridderinkhof goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cholo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Cholo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Vi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cholo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vi under the eye.
Vi is looking to clinch.
Vi moves in looking to clinch but Cholo pushes him off.
Vi staying out of range there.
BAM! Cholo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Vi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). BIg Cholo!
In defeat, Igor Vi stepped up to the mic, saying 'He wouldn't survive another 5 minutes with me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Bowen tries to clinch but Cholo moves away
and Cholo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cholo drops Bowen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bowen! Cholo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1##KD#
Cholo drops Adams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adams looks back up at him and smiles so Cholo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Adams is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pan Adams has been cut.
Adams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cholo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Adams - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cholo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Cholo connects with a body shot that sends Azir's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Cholo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cholo.#CUT#It looks like Kabar Azir has been cut.#KD#
Cholo drops Azir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Azir looks back up at him and smiles so Cholo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo lands a nice hook to Azir's body. Azir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azir looks winded!
Cholo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Azir's jaw. Azir's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Cholo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Jose misses with a kick to the body.
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo lands a really nice looking cross but Jose seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Mario Jose has been cut.
Jose moves in looking to clinch but Cholo pushes him off.#KD#
Cholo cracks Jose with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cholo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jose to stand back up!#ROC#Jose is rocked!
Cholo weaves into range and cracks Jose right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jose goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cholo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Cholo is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Deacon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Deacon is out cold! Cholo holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Rozenblad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cholo counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rozenblad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cholo to the mat! Cholo manages to get full guard.
Cholo keeping full guard, as Rozenblad tries to pass.
Rozenblad 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.
Cholo controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself.
Rozenblad is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozenblad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cholo's guard.
Cholo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rozenblad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
Rozenblad wants to pass the guard but Cholo is defending well. #T1#
Cholo is looking to improve his position.
Cholo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozenblad uses his free foot to push down on Cholo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cholo.
Rozenblad with shots to the head and body - Cholo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rozenblad landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Cholo is rocked!
Rozenblad loads up with a big shot that hurts Cholo! He's pulled Rozenblad in close but Rozenblad has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cholo survive? More strikes from Rozenblad and Cholo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad!
A victorious Imro Rozenblad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Arlovski wants to land a leg kick but Zono is out of range.
Arlovski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Zono lands a big uppercut and Arlovski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Arlovski looks OK. Zono waves Arlovski back to his feet!#ROC2#Arlovski is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oleg Arlovski has been cut.#CL2#
Zono rushes Arlovski and presses him up against the cage.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Arlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Zono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zono misses with an elbow over the top.
Zono prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
Zono lands a shoulder strike.
Zono lands an elbow that stopped Arlovski in his tracks for a moment.
Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Zono, against the cage.
Arlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
Zono trying to land knees to the body.
Zono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arlovski.
Zono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Zono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Arlovski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Arlovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
Zono has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arlovski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zono can turn it around.
Arlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zono just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arlovski's brow.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski tries a body shot but Zono blocks it.
Zono prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Zono.
Arlovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zono creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arlovski is defending well for now.
Zono pushes off an throws an elbow but Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zono throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Arlovski misses with some punches.
Zono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arlovski avoids it.
Zono lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arlovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zono backwards.
Arlovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zono is keeping busy.
Arlovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Zono.
Zono pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
Zono prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Zono scores with a shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Zono, against the cage.
A short left from Zono.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Arlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Zono.
Zono lands with a right to the head.
Zono missing with knees to the body.
Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Zono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zono prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zono pushes off an throws an elbow but Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arlovski.
Zono looks winded!
Arlovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zono backwards.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski pushes Zono back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Arlovski tries to throw a body punch but Zono avoids it by throwing Arlovski back against the cage.
Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Zono, against the cage.
Arlovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Arlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zono looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski tries to throw a body punch but Zono avoids it by throwing Arlovski back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Zono.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Zono controls the action.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zono throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovski.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Zono.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski tries to work over Zono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arlovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zono or not.
Arlovski working aggressively here.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Night Zono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Arlovski lands.
Zono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arlovski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zono under the eye.
Arlovski cracks Zono with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zono.
Arlovski lands a jab to the nose.
Night Zono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlovski connects with a nice looking jab.
Night Zono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zono takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arlovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arlovski.
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Zono is breathing heavily.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the head.
Zono fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arlovski on the side of the head.
Zono moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Arlovski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zono keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zono.#T1#
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Zono checks it.
Zono lands a glancing blow to the side of Arlovski's head.
Oleg Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zono moves out of range of the strikes.
Zono is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Zono with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arlovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Zono misses with an uppercut. Arlovski saw that one coming.
Arlovski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zono catches Arlovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arlovski misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zono avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Zono clinches.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zono scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlovski tries to stall but Zono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Zono controls the action.
Arlovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zono blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Zono lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Zono controls the action.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Zono controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlovski.
Zono lands with a short shot to the head.
Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Zono controls his hands.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
Zono lands with a left to the head.
Zono throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zono blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zono throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Arlovski.
Arlovski is trying to stall.
Zono takes a shot to the head.
Zono blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski is working Zono over against the cage.
Arlovski misses with some punches.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
Zono blocking some punches.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Night Zono seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arlovski misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovski misses with some punches. #T4#
Zono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski tries to work over Zono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zono creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Arlovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zono blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Arlovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlovski.
Arlovski digs a right hand underneath Zono's ribcage. Zono let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zono.
Arlovski is looking to control Zono's arms but Zono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arlovski has his back to the cage.
Zono can't break the clinch.
Arlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zono blocking some punches.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlovski misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Arlovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arlovski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zono checks a low kick from Arlovski.
Zono wants to counter the offense by Arlovski and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Zono has managed to clinch.
Arlovski working aggressively here.
A short right from Zono.
Nice body punch from Arlovski - that landed with a thud.
Zono lands a right hand.
Zono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zono lands a nice uppercut.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zono looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zono lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Zono throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zono blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Zono throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zono.
Arlovski lands an uppercut.
Zono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arlovski avoids it.
Arlovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlovski tries to work over Zono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zono misses with an elbow over the top.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arlovski looking to slow down the pace here.
Arlovski lands with a left to the head.
Arlovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arlovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Zono backwards.
Zono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arlovski scores with a shot to the side of Zono's head.
Arlovski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlovski.
Zono prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Zono.
Zono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zono.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zono throws an elbow that misses.
Arlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
Arlovski tries to work over Zono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arlovski lands with a light punch inside.
Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Arlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski tries to work over Zono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zono blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Still in the clinch, Arlovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlovski misses with some punches.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Zono.
Zono pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arlovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Zono controls the action.
Arlovski lands a shoulder strike.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zono's elbow.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with the head strike.
Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Zono controls his hands.
Arlovski prevents Zono from breaking the clinch.
Arlovski lands with a right to the head.
Zono is trying to break the clinch but Arlovski has him pressed against the cage.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski avoiding damage as Zono throws knees to the body.
Arlovski digs a right hand underneath Zono's ribcage. Zono let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arlovski working aggressively here.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Arlovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski tries a body shot but Zono blocks it.
Zono wants to break free but Arlovski has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlovski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Arlovski!

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