Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DK Polaras Superfights 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021

180 cm
37 yrs
170 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
178 lbs

Conforto

Price

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Conforto wants the takedown. Price is fighting it off but Conforto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Price's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Price
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price looking to control.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (0) Price#T1##SUB#
Conforto has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Conforto controlling from the full mount.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conforto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
Conforto avoids the attempt from Price to control.#T3##SUB#
Conforto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price wants to control but Conforto is having none of it.#T4#
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price tries to hold on but Conforto postures up.#SUB#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Price turns into him and now he's in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (5) vs (2) Price
Price wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conforto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.#T7#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Price
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Price keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Price trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price trying to control here.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Conforto is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Conforto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto wants to finish this one by submission but Price is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Conforto. #SUB#
Conforto looking to secure an arm triangle but Price defends it well.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Conforto moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (13) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto tightening his grip on Price, looking for the choke.
Conforto controlling well, preventing Price from escaping the position. #SUB#
Price is trying to roll into a better position but Conforto has get a rear naked choke and Price is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Calderwood throws a body kick that misses.
Calderwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calderwood lands a front kick.
Calderwood misses the shot to the body.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagazaki with the counter takedown but Calderwood avoids it easily.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the temple. Nagazaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Calderwood with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick there by Calderwood.#CL2#
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Taxo Nagazaki has been cut.
Calderwood stalling in the clinch but Nagazaki improves position.
Nagazaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderwood blocking some punches.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Calderwood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Calderwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagazaki's defenses.
Calderwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Calderwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calderwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagazaki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch.
Nagazaki avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calderwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calderwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calderwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calderwood misses with an uppercut. Nagazaki saw that one coming.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calderwood. That's going to slow Nagazaki down.
Calderwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Calderwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calderwood scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagazaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calderwood scores with a kick to the body.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but Calderwood is having none of it.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calderwood throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to clinch there but Calderwood circles away.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calderwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagazaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagazaki moves in looking to clinch but Calderwood pushes him off.
Nagazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderwood.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Calderwood shoots in and bounces Nagazaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calderwood looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Nagazaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagazaki manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Nagazaki's guard.
Calderwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calderwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calderwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calderwood works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagazaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagazaki is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold.
Nagazaki looks winded!
Nagazaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calderwood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Calderwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taxo Nagazaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Calderwood scores with a head kick.
Calderwood lands a leg kick that knocks Nagazaki off balance momentarily.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagazaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagazaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderwood.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calderwood missing with a left hand there. Nagazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Nagazaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Calderwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nagazaki rushes Calderwood and presses him up against the cage.
Nagazaki blocks an elbow strike.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki dodges an elbow strike from Calderwood.
Calderwood is looking to control Nagazaki's arms but Nagazaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calderwood has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagazaki can do to turn this around?#BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki tries to land a front kick but Calderwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calderwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagazaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagazaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Calderwood tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calderwood trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Calderwood working for submissions but it's allowed Nagazaki to get to half guard.
Nagazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Nagazaki stands up and beckons Calderwood to join him on the feet.
Calderwood lands a head kick. Nagazaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagazaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderwood throws out the jab.
Nagazaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Calderwood.
Nagazaki is looking to clinch.
Nagazaki blocks a jab.#T2#
Calderwood tests Nagazaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagazaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calderwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagazaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calderwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calderwood scores with a head kick. Nagazaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Calderwood.
Nagazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagazaki wants to clinch.
A jab from Calderwood misses.
Calderwood throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Calderwood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Calderwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Calderwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nagazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calderwood prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Calderwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderwood.
Calderwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calderwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagazaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Nagazaki is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Nagazaki - that landed with a thud.
Carlos Calderwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Calderwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calderwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Nagazaki is rocked!
BOOM! Calderwood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagazaki. Nagazaki tries to recover but Calderwood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagazaki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Calderwood!
Carlos Calderwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Karuso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karuso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso lands with a cross.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karuso lands a lovely overhand right.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Karuso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
Karuso lands a big uppercut and Bailey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bailey looks OK. Karuso waves Bailey back to his feet!#ROC#Bailey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?
Karuso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karuso counters with a right hand from hell and Bailey is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karuso!

Event: Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gabel closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laddel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gabel scores with a shoulder strike.
Laddel wants to break free but Gabel has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Gabel.
Gabel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laddel 's efforts to push away.
Laddel tries to circle away but Gabel has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Gabel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gabel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laddel up against the cage.
Laddel is trying to push Gabel away but Gabel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laddel tries to break free but Gabel pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gabel keeps control of Laddel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Laddel manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Gabel misses with an uppercut.
Laddel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gabel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laddel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gabel misses the shot to the body.
Gabel misses with a hook #KD2#
and Laddel counters with a crisp one two that drops Gabel! Laddel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gabel to his feet! Gabel is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gabel is rocked!
Laddel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Gabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabel looks to score with a jab to the body but Laddel is just out of range.
Laddel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Gabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gabel seems to have got his legs back now.
Laddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gabel.
Gabel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Gabel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laddel is looking to get back to his feet here but Gabel is keeping cool and he's managed to take Laddel 's back.#T2#
Laddel is trying to stand back up.
Laddel is trapped and Gabel is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gabel lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gabel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Laddel to escape the position. #ROC#Laddel is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laddel is trying to get back to his feet but Gabel has full control of the position and if anything, Laddel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Laddel is still in real trouble! Can Gabel finish him?
A helpless look comes across Laddel 's face. He knows he's trapped as Gabel lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Gabel!
Scott Gabel made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Narayan Nassau you ugly MotherF***er, I know you are watching from home. Im the best f***ing wrestler in this division and I guarantee that hit a lot harder than any of your sparring partners. Your place in this division and this MMA promotion is a mistake that I intend to correct. '.
Chick Laddel was interviewed post fight and said 'eat my pussy punk'.

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Semenov ducks down to avoid it.
Semenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirill Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Semenov closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the cage.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenov tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson gets through Semenov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Semenov landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenov.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Semenov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenov's gas tank.
Semenov looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semenov.
Semenov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Semenov.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson pushes Semenov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Semenov's ribcage. Semenov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Semenov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson gets through Semenov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semenov throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenov.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
A short left from Ragnarsson. #ROC#Semenov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Semenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Semenov seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Semenov trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes Semenov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenov controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Semenov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarsson is unloading with more strikes now! Semenov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Ragnarsson!
Kirill Semenov was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat bears then your wifes pussy he he he '.

Event: OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Kuei lands a front kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klugman.
Klugman looking to control but instead Kuei has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kuei tries to kick Klugman off in order to stand up. Klugman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Klugman just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Klugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuei is defending well.
Kuei is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Klugman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuei is not content to let Klugman control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klugman controlling the position from side mount.
Kuei is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Klugman slows the pace down. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuei stops Klugman from passing to mount.
Kuei's coaches at DK MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kuei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klugman has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Wolfhard Klugman has been cut.
Kuei lands with an uppercut that bounces Klugman off the cage and back into range.
Klugman blocks a jab.
Klugman blocks a head kick by Kuei. #T3#
A low kick from Klugman is predictable there
and Kuei counters with a stiff right hand.
Klugman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuei as he jumps to the side.
Klugman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klugman circles away.
Klugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuei throws out the jab.
Kuei throws an off balance right hand
and Klugman counters with a three punch combo that has Kuei backing up. Kuei nods at Klugman to acknowledge the strikes.
Klugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuei throws out the jab. #T4#
Klugman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuei counters with a flying knee that drops Klugman! Kuei dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shen Kuei!
Shen Kuei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DK 3:
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Smoosh looks for the body kick but Bailey Jr saw that one coming.
Bailey Jr misses with the combination.
Smoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey Jr throws out the jab.
Bailey Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoosh moves away.
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey Jr as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Smoosh clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks the clinch.
Bailey Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smoosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Smoosh responds with a good body kick, but Bailey Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Smoosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoosh staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Smoosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Smoosh avoids it.
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown but Bailey Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bailey Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr tries to land a leg kick but Smoosh saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Bailey Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smoosh tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Bailey Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoosh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smoosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey Jr throws a right and a left that Smoosh avoids nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick, looking for Smoosh's leg but Smoosh calmly moves out of range.
Smoosh goes for a double leg but Bailey Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bailey Jr continues to drive forward.
Smoosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bailey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Bailey Jr misses.
Bailey Jr tries to land a leg kick but Smoosh saw it coming and moves away.
Smoosh feints the counter takedown.
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Jr digs a good body shot into Smoosh's ribs.#CL2#
Smoosh clinches.
Bailey Jr working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Smoosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown.
Smoosh dodges the punch combination from Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey Jr is able to avoid easily.
Smoosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey Jr swivels and escapes.
Smoosh has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoosh.
Bailey Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoosh wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr pushes him away.
Smoosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smoosh avoids the body shot from Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr tries to work over Smoosh's front leg with a kick but Smoosh checks it. #T3#
Bailey Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smoosh. #CL2#
Smoosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey Jr backwards.
Smoosh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoosh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Smoosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Smoosh goes for a double leg but Bailey Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bailey Jr continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Smoosh instigates a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoosh. Smoosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Smoosh as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoosh tries to clinch but Bailey Jr moves out of range.
Bailey Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoosh.#CL2#
Smoosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Smoosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey Jr throws a solid leg kick but Smoosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey Jr .
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Smoosh on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Bailey Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Smoosh rushes Bailey Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage.
Smoosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smoosh is trying to pull guard but Bailey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey Jr is pressed up against the cage. Smoosh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bailey Jr down to the mat. Bailey Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr thows a leg kick but Smoosh checks it
and Smoosh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bailey Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smoosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Jr misses with a double jab.
Bailey Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smoosh is out of range and Bailey Jr settles back down.
Smoosh tries for a takedown but Bailey Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoosh circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smoosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smoosh checks a low kick from Bailey Jr .
No joy there for Bailey Jr , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoosh can do to turn this around?
Smoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smoosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Smoosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey Jr misses with a hook
and Smoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Jr throws a solid leg kick but Smoosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey Jr .#CL2#
Bailey Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smoosh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bailey Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoosh.
Bailey Jr is trying to push Smoosh away but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Smoosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey Jr throws a right hand that Smoosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoosh also avoids with ease.
Smoosh tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Smoosh clinches.
Smoosh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smoosh is trying to pull guard but Bailey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Smoosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bailey Jr wants to break free but Smoosh has control.
Smoosh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bailey Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey Jr but Bailey Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smoosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr tries to avoid it but Smoosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey Jr to the ground. Bailey Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Smoosh's knee but Smoosh avoids it well. #CL2#
Smoosh pushes Bailey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoosh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bailey Jr up against the cage.
Bailey Jr blocks an elbow strike from Smoosh. #BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoosh fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoosh. Smoosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Smoosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smoosh momentarily.
Smoosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr tries to avoid it but Smoosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey Jr to the ground. Bailey Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Smoosh has Bailey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Smoosh. #BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoosh tries for a takedown but Bailey Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Dean Bailey Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bailey Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoosh.
A head kick misses from Smoosh.
Smoosh throws a wild body kick that Bailey Jr sees coming a mile off.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smoosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey Jr is fending him off so far but Smoosh persists. Nope, Bailey Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smoosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Smoosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoosh blocks a jab.
Smoosh takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoosh tries to clinch up but Bailey Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smoosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Smoosh successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Bailey Jr gets to his feet - Smoosh follows without any prompting.
Dean Bailey Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Smoosh avoids it.
Bailey Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Smoosh blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey Jr misses with a leg kick.
Smoosh wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr pushes him away.
Bailey Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bailey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoosh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bailey Jr defends well and Smoosh ends up having to push Bailey Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey Jr misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smoosh is defended easily by Bailey Jr .#T2#
Smoosh shoots in but Bailey Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smoosh tries to clinch there but Bailey Jr circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Smoosh on that attempt.
Smoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Smoosh's knee but Smoosh avoids it well.
Smoosh dives in and grabs Bailey Jr 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey Jr pushes down on Smoosh's head and hops out.
Smoosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoosh slips under a jab from Bailey Jr .
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey Jr tried to score with a low kick but Smoosh checks it.
Dean Bailey Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoosh wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Smoosh gets a clinch.
Smoosh tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoosh.
Smoosh jumps guard but Bailey Jr stands there with Smoosh around his waist. Smoosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smoosh tries to pull guard but Bailey Jr won't allow it.
Smoosh misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Bailey Jr 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
JuJu Smoosh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Bailey Jr gets underhooks to prevent Smoosh's takedown attempt.
Bailey Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoosh has double underhooks.
Smoosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks from the clinch.
Smoosh gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Bailey Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Smoosh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Smoosh blocks the leg kick.
Smoosh looks for a takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well.
JuJu Smoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey Jr is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Bailey Jr !

Event: DK 3:
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Faire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Faire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moore trying to hold on to Faire's head to control him but Faire postures up.
Faire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moore trying to control here.
Faire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!
Faire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1##SUB#
Faire working for a guillotine from mount but Moore is in no mood to give up.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Faire is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moore has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Faire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faire controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Faire is working for a guillotine from mount but Moore frees his head quite easily.
Faire controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Faire goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moore turns into him and now he's in Faire's guard.
Faire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore throws a strike but Faire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Faire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Faire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Faire passes into half guard.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faire trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
Faire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Faire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Faire seems content to control.
Faire wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Faire passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Faire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moore is surviving well by controlling Faire's body position as best he can.
Faire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Faire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Faire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Moore dives in and scores a takedown into Faire's guard.
Faire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard. #REVR#
Faire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faire staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Faire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Faire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Faire staying calm.#T1#
Moore prevents Faire from moving into mount.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faire just content to control the position. #SUB#
Faire has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moore is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faire yanks on the arm and Moore is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Faire!
Tom Faire took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Stotts clinches.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts digs a right hand into Dela Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dela Cruz's gas tank.
Stotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stotts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotts misses with a double jab.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight left.
Stotts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stotts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Hugo Stotts has been cut.#CL2#
Stotts forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stotts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Stotts.
Stotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Stotts digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Stotts scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Dela Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Stotts ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stotts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight left.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping left.
Stotts is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Stotts. Stotts maintains the clinch.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stotts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stotts misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Stotts.
Stotts controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Stotts has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Stotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stotts is defending well.
Stotts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
Stotts stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. #BC2#
Stotts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stotts clinches up with Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Stotts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotts lands a body shot.
A short right from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Stotts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Stotts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stotts lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Stotts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Stotts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Stotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stotts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz has Stotts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stotts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stotts is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Stotts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Stotts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Stotts drops Dela Cruz with a nice combination! Stotts dives into Dela Cruz's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotts showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Stotts pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stotts defends it easily.
Stotts sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stotts defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Stotts dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Dela Cruz drops Stotts with a left and a right! Oh, Stotts is hurt - Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish! #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stotts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stotts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stotts is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Stotts is defending well.
Stotts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Stotts looking for a sweep but Dela Cruz has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stotts has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Stotts is having none of it.
Stotts wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stotts can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Stotts is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stotts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stotts!
Stotts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Stotts tries to pass.
Stotts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stotts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stotts passes into side control.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face as Stotts controls the position.
Let's hope that Stotts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stotts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dela Cruz tries to bench press Stotts off him but Stotts keeps the position.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stotts trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Stotts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dela Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stotts controlling the position well. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stotts sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vincent Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dela Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stotts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Stotts defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Dela Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stotts's head.
Dela Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dela Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Dela Cruz both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stotts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stotts is defending well.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stotts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stotts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards. #T1#
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stotts.
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stotts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stotts lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is trying to drag Stotts to the mat but Stotts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stotts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Stotts. #BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##CL2#
Stotts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stotts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut. Stotts saw that one coming.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stotts circles away.
Dela Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Stotts moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Good body shot from Stotts.
Stotts lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stotts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stotts rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Stotts to work.
Stotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Stotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stotts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stotts is struggling to control the position.
Hugo Stotts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Dela Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stotts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stotts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stotts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Stotts. #BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stotts looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Stotts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
A jab lands there for Dela Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Stotts. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stotts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stotts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stotts!
A determined Hugo Stotts didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Byzantium 24
Date: Jan 09, 2021

Harvey Spindley really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Chick Laddel was cancelled.

Event: OFK 53 - Duterte Vs Kasamsun
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Bodin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sleziacik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sleziacik blocks a head kick by Bodin.
As Bodin looks to move away, Sleziacik throws a big counter combo but Bodin just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bodin.
Sleziacik blocks a head kick by Bodin.
Bodin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sleziacik has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bodin as the two fighters clinch.
Bodin trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodin lands a knee to the body.
Bodin misses with an elbow strike.
Sleziacik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Sleziacik breaks the clinch.
Bodin throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sleziacik checks a low kick from Bodin.
Bodin throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sleziacik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bodin won't be happy with that.
Sleziacik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bodin struggling a bit here.
Bodin looks winded!#SUB#
Sleziacik has an Americana. Bodin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sleziacik is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sleziacik hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jan Sleziacik!

Event: OFK 53 - Duterte Vs Kasamsun
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Pereyra closes the distance and clinches.
Pereyra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Pereyra.
Pereyra lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Gracie has been cut.
Pereyra lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Pereyra lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pereyra.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pereyra lands an elbow inside.
Pereyra scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereyra swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Pereyra breaks from the clinch.
Pereyra lands the left hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Pereyra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Pereyra is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pereyra is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereyra to get the leverage.
Pereyra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereyra working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pereyra controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereyra pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereyra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie wants to control but Pereyra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pereyra not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
It looks like Pereyra might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Pereyra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereyra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pereyra controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Pereyra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Pereyra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Pereyra is controlling the pace.
Pereyra prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Pereyra is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is staying active underneath Pereyra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Pereyra is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Pereyra is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereyra pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Pereyra is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Pereyra wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pereyra in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Pereyra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pereyra.
Pereyra taking a breather here.
Pereyra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Pereyra decides to stand back up. Pereyra steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Pereyra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Pereyra looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Pereyra just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereyra misses with a two punch combination.
Pereyra motions for Gracie to come forward. Pereyra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Pereyra throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pereyra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sho Pereyra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereyra misses with a low kick.
Pereyra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Pereyra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Pereyra keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Pereyra scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Pereyra advances nicely into full mount.
Pereyra fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Pereyra raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereyra fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Pereyra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Pereyra pushes him away.
Sho Pereyra has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Pereyra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Pereyra wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereyra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pereyra wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Pereyra controlling from mount.
Pereyra tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Pereyra raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#Travis Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Pereyra maintains control.
Pereyra controlling his opponent.
Gracie taking shots to the head. #T4#
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Pereyra's attempts to control the action.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pereyra prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereyra is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to control Pereyra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Pereyra not doing much here.
Pereyra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Pereyra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pereyra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pereyra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pereyra off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Pereyra.#CL2#
Pereyra clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is trying to push Pereyra away but Pereyra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Pereyra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pereyra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Pereyra is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pereyra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereyra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Pereyra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pereyra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Pereyra slips nicely into half guard.
Pereyra wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Pereyra is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to control Pereyra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereyra not doing much here.
Pereyra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pereyra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pereyra is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T2##SU2#
Pereyra stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Pereyra forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Pereyra keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereyra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereyra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie has Pereyra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pereyra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereyra has double underhooks. #TD2#
Pereyra has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Pereyra dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pereyra controlling the action here.
Pereyra wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Travis Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pereyra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Pereyra sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Pereyra postures up.
Pereyra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pereyra landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pereyra controls the pace.
Pereyra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereyra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pereyra tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Pereyra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pereyra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereyra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereyra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sho Pereyra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereyra is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Pereyra!
As Sho Pereyra got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to my team. I hope this is a good sign for my future.'.

Event: CW MMA: Biden Vs Lee
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Machinegun moves into the clinch.
Machinegun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machinegun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun slowing the pace effectively.
Machinegun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Machinegun throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun wants to break free but Nagazaki has control.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Machinegun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machinegun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagazaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machinegun looks to land a body kick but Nagazaki moved away.
As Machinegun tries to get set, Nagazaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Machinegun manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Nagazaki forces Machinegun back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machinegun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machinegun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machinegun controls his hands.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machinegun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagazaki manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinegun looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Nagazaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagazaki stops Machinegun from getting back to his feet.
Nagazaki tries to stand and escape but Machinegun is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nagazaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinegun, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun jumps guard but Nagazaki stands there with Machinegun around his waist. Machinegun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Machinegun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagazaki after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machinegun working hard to break the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nagazaki has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Machinegun pulls guard successfully.
Machinegun has a closed guard, preventing Nagazaki from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taxo Nagazaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nagazaki has closed the distance and engaged Machinegun in a clinch.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinegun can do to turn this around?
Nagazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machinegun wants a takedown.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun is trying to break the clinch but Nagazaki is controlling him.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nagazaki rushes Machinegun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Machinegun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machinegun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagazaki pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Machinegun has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
Machinegun is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machinegun will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Machinegun gets tackled into the cage by Nagazaki. Nagazaki maintains the clinch.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machinegun shoots in and drives through. Nagazaki sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow. #T2#
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Machinegun has clasped his hands together around Nagazaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machinegun working the strikes but Nagazaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun off looking to stand but Machinegun dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Nagazaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Machinegun has Nagazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Nagazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machinegun backwards.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki. #T3#
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun fails to pull guard.
Machinegun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Nagazaki gets to his feet. Machinegun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machinegun shoots in but Nagazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Machinegun shoots for a takedown but Nagazaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Nagazaki instigates a clinch.
Machinegun gets through Nagazaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Machinegun pushes Nagazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machinegun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taxo Nagazaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Machinegun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Nagazaki gets a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for takedown but Nagazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Machinegun.
Machinegun goes for a takedown attempt but Nagazaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machinegun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagazaki pinned against the cage. Nagazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Nagazaki clinches up against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machinegun tries to circle away but Nagazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagazaki is defending well for now.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nagazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki stops a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
Nagazaki works on Machinegun's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Taxo Nagazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machinegun's efforts to push away.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun is trying to force a seperation but Nagazaki has the dominant position.
Nagazaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagazaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nagazaki fails to land.
Nagazaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun blocking some punches.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Machinegun.
Nagazaki avoiding damage as Machinegun throws knees to the body.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Machinegun successfully pulls guard.
Machinegun is looking to stand up but Nagazaki isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taxo Nagazaki!

Event: OFK 51 - Irrawaddy Vs Gay G
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Damato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Damato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Damato gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.#SU#
Damato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Damato throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Damato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Damato shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Damato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Damato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato controls from within his opponent's guard.
Damato forces his way into half guard.
Damato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to control Damato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Damato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Damato is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damato defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damato wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Damato preventing the sweep.
Damato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damato wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Damato is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Damato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Damato darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3##TD#
Damato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damato is in Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Damato defends easily.
Damato landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Damato gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting. #CL#
Damato takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Damato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Damato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Damato has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Damato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get! #T4##TD#
Damato shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Damato trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls Damato momentarily but Damato frees himself.
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Damato wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damato is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looks winded!
Damato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Damato stands up out of the half guard.
Damato wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Damato backing up. Damato nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Damato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Damato looking to pass the guard.
Damato stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Damato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Damato tries to pass.
Damato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Damato pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Damato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Damato passes into half guard. #T1#
Damato tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Damato content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damato's back!#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Damato is not defending it well and Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Damato refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Damato's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Gracie!

Event: BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Donegan throws a hook but Homo blocks it.
Donegan misses with a body punch
and Homo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donegan's knee momentarily.
Homo connects with a nice looking jab.
Homo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homo feints and then cracks Donegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donegan down.
Homo cracks Donegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donegan looks to throw the jab but Homo is out of range.
Donegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Homo counters with a straight right hand.
Donegan misses with a left hand
and Homo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Donegan is rocked!
Donegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Donegan throws a right hand that misses
and Homo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Homo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Homo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Homo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Ecce Homo has been cut.
Homo moves out of range as Donegan strikes.
Donegan swats away the attempt to clinch by Homo.
Donegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donegan looks to throw the jab but Homo is out of range.
Homo flicks out a counter leg kick but Donegan steps away.
Donegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Homo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Homo dips to his left and cracks Donegan with an uppercut!
Homo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donegan throws a hook but Homo blocks it.
Homo defending well as Donegan loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Donegan misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Homo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donegan sprawling to the canvas! Donegan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Homo finish him?!
Oh Donegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Lonnie Donegan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donegan misses the shot to the body.
Donegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donegan 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.
Nice uppercut there from Donegan.
Homo 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.
Homo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donegan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Donegan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Homo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ecce Homo!
Our winner, Ecce Homo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lonnie Donegan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym! then eating haggis and beating up the wife.'.

Event: OFK 49- Reilly Vs Sledgehammer
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Kuei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Kuei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinochet counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuei moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinochet.
Kuei throws a lazy right hand but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinochet counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Pinochet. No joy for Kuei on that attempt.
Pinochet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuei looks for the body kick but Pinochet saw that one coming.
As Kuei backs away, Pinochet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuei scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinochet slips under a jab.
Pinochet looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Kuei throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinochet counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Kuei.
Pinochet tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuei avoided it.
Kuei missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pinochet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuei misses with a looping right.
Kuei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinochet. Pinochet obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinochet catches Kuei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinochet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuei on the side of the head.
Kuei throws a looping overhand right but Pinochet ducks down to avoid it.
Pinochet scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Kuei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinochet manages to avoid it.
Kuei lands a right hook to the body.
Kuei misses with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuei thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinochet lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuei's head.
Pinochet connects with a body shot.
Pinochet throws a head kick that half lands.
Pinochet scores with a leg kick.
Pinochet avoids the body shot from Kuei.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuei misses the target.
Pinochet half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kuei throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pinochet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pinochet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuei. That did some damage!
Shen Kuei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Kuei.
Kuei misses with a left hand
and Pinochet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuei's knee momentarily.
Pinochet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinochet counters with a nice uppercut.
Augusto Pinochet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Kuei.#T4#
Kuei lands a really nice looking cross but Pinochet seems unphased.
Kuei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinochet.
Kuei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinochet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Pinochet looks for the body kick but Kuei saw that one coming.
Pinochet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuei.
Kuei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinochet is looking to counter punch.
Kuei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinochet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinochet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinochet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pinochet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuei thuds a left hand into Pinochet's body.
Pinochet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinochet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuei throws out the jab.
As Kuei looks to move away, Pinochet throws a big counter combo but Kuei just gets out of the way.
Pinochet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinochet connects with a crisp jab.
Kuei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinochet half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinochet scores with a jab.
Kuei misses with a hook
and Pinochet counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Pinochet.
Pinochet throws a leg kick but Kuei checks it.
Pinochet thows a body kick. Kuei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinochet throws a leg kick but Kuei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinochet with a body shot.#TD2#
Kuei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pinochet has his feet on Kuei's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pinochet connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuei connects with a body shot that sends Pinochet's belly button to the back.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinochet's waist but Pinochet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuei off to one side.
Pinochet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuei can do to turn this around?
Kuei throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Pinochet counters with a head kick that drops Kuei to the mat! Kuei scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Kuei is rocked!
Pinochet feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kuei collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 49- Reilly Vs Sledgehammer
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Peter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hunt counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Hunt looking to finish!
Peter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Peter working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Peter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peter's guard.
Peter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Peter up and slammed him! Peter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Peter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes that sends Peter to the canvas! Hunt follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#Peter is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hunt wants to stand but Peter is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Peter is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Peter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hunt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hunt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peter pulls down on the head and he's put Hunt to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Peter!
Alex Peter took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DK 1: Faire vs Densel
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD#
Wolf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Jenkins prevents Wolf from improving position.
Jenkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wolf presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wolf wants to control the action but instead Jenkins gets a body lock and reverses into Wolf's guard! Nice work!
Wolf has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into side control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Jenkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jenkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolf off and has taken his back!
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Wolf can't escape the position. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jenkins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wolf tries to break free.
Jenkins doesn't have the hooks in and Wolf manages to turn into his guard.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is controlling Wolf's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Wolf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenkins manages to circle out of the way.
Jenkins cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Wolf shoots in.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range. #TD#
Wolf shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Wolf has gone for a leg lock! Jenkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wolf's guard.#REVB#
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolf has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
Jenkins with a nice head shot there.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Wolf is rocked!#T2#
Jenkins loads up on a big left hand. Wolf felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jenkins looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wolf can't hide his disappointment, as Jenkins celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jenkins!

Event: DK 1: Faire vs Densel
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD#
Faire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Densel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faire controls the pace.
Densel is looking to stand back up but Faire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Densel.
Faire controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Faire.#T1#
Faire continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Densel is kicking away at Faire from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Faire grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Densel trying to push Faire off... Densel taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tom Faire!
A pretty intense looking Tom Faire took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bailey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bailey content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey is aware though and is defending well.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez pulls Bailey in close to his closed guard and prevents Bailey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bailey frees his head nicely. Oh but Lopez has switched to an armbar! Bailey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marc Lopez!
Our winner, Marc Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CW MMA: Monsters of the Cage
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Nagazaki is looking to clinch.
Carver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carver misses with a combination #TD2#
and Nagazaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carver's guard.
Carver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagazaki keeping full guard, as Carver tries to pass.
Carver stops Nagazaki from standing up.
Carver content to stall in guard here.
Carver looking to pass the guard.
Carver is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Carver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagazaki is keeping the position for now.
Carver stays in close to Nagazaki's body and controls the position.
Carver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagazaki is keeping the position for now.
Carver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carver is standing up over Nagazaki. Nagazaki looks to escape but Carver dives into side control.
Nagazaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carver remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nagazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carver prevents Nagazaki from escaping the position.#T3#
Nagazaki being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carver advances to full mount. #SUB#
Carver wants to finish this one by submission but Nagazaki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carver. #T4##SUB#
Carver wants to finish this one by submission but Nagazaki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carver.
Carver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Carver has hold of Nagazaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nagazaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carver unloads with some shots from mount but Nagazaki bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carver controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Carver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagazaki tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagazaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carver defends it well.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagazaki tries to clinch up.#CL#
Carver clinches up with Nagazaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
Carver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Carver has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carver.
Carver is trying to stall.
Carver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Carver instigates a clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagazaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
The referee calls for Carver to work.
Carver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carver lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Carver.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carver.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Carver.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver lands an uppercut.
Nagazaki is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagazaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carver prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Carver lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow. #T2#
Carver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Carver lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carver.
Still in the clinch, Carver scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nagazaki is rocked!
Carver lands a shoulder strike.
Nagazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Carver lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nagazaki to his knees! Carver keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Carver!
During a confident post fight interview, Craven Carver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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