Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Somelainen catches Algiorno right on the button with a cross.
Algiorno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Somelainen throws a big counter combination but Algiorno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Algiorno has time to react.#ROC#Algiorno is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Somelainen. That's going to slow Algiorno down.
Algiorno takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Algiorno gets tackled into the cage by Somelainen. Somelainen maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Algiorno is trying to break the clinch but Somelainen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Algiorno is still on wobbly legs! Can Somelainen finish him?
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to circle away but Somelainen has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Somelainen lands a right hand.
Somelainen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Algiorno's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Algiorno drops to his knees and Somelainen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
A victorious Sauli Somelainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Blake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Penn moves to clinch but Blake breaks away #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Blake is proving a slippery customer.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Penn looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Penn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gordon Penn!
A victorious Gordon Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Rasnov down. #CL#
Rasnov gets a clinch. #TD#
Rasnov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Rasnov off in order to stand up. Rasnov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Rasnov scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rasnov trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov drags him back down.#T1#
Rasnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU#
Rasnov stands up.
Petrov's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rasnov with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Rasnov backing up. Rasnov nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Rasnov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rasnov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasnov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.#T4#
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Michail Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage. #BC#
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage. #BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rasnov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Rasnov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Petrov kicks off Rasnov and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Petrov is looking to slow Rasnov down with leg kicks.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Rasnov around his waist. Rasnov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Rasnov on that attempt.
Rasnov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Petrov kicks Rasnov off and gets back to his feet.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4##BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Rasnov avoids nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Rasnov takes it in his stride.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rasnov counter with a right hand.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasnov.
Michail Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov tries to clinch up.#TD#
Rasnov drives through with a takedown into guard.

Petrov pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T1#
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrov jabs at Rasnov's body.#CL2#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2##CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Rasnov tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov leaves Rasnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rasnov eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Rasnov is rocked!
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Rasnov loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away. #CL2#
Petrov darts in and clinches Rasnov up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov tries to work over Rasnov's front leg with a kick but Rasnov checks it.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R4##CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasnov has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Rasnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasnov avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Rasnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Rasnov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rasnov backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rasnov fails to land the takedown.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasnov backs up against the cage.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Rasnov, against the cage.
Rasnov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Rasnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Rasnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Rasnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Michail Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazarus Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazarus Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!

Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Blake does no damage. #TD2#
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blake prevents Vinter from standing back up. #ES#
Vinter pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Vinter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blake showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake trying to mount his opponent but Vinter defends it.
Vinter pushes Blake off looking to stand but Blake dives back in and keeps control. #T1##ES#
Vinter kicks off Blake and gets to his feet.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinter as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Blake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Vinter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vinter throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake won't allow Vinter to get back to his feet. #ES#
Vinter pushes Blake off and scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Vinter misses #TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Vinter fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Vinter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vinter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
A low kick from Vinter misses #TD2#
and Blake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinter's guard.

Vinter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blake looks winded!#CL2#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake jumps guard but Vinter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robert Vinter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Blake.#TD2#
Blake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vinter wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Vinter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blake tries for a takedown but Vinter circles away easily
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Blake.
A punch combination from Vinter misses. #TD2#
Blake drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vinter wriggles free and stands up.
Vinter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
A low kick from Vinter misses #TD2#
and Blake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinter's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vinter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Vinter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vinter wants to break free but Blake has control. #BC2#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Blake misses with a combination
and Vinter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christian Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vinter pinned against the cage. Vinter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vinter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vinter dominated that round.
That's time! Vinter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Vinter scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Blake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vinter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Blake has hold of one of Vinter's legs. Vinter is fighting the takedown attempt but Blake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Blake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vinter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinter cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Blake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vinter misses with a combination #TD2#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control.

Vinter throws Blake to one side and escapes!
Vinter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake is breathing heavily.
Vinter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinter misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Blake has Vinter up against the cage in a clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but Vinter won't allow it. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinter avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinter scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##CL2#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vinter's efforts to push away.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Vinter has him pressed against the cage.
Robert Vinter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Blake.
Blake prevents Vinter from breaking the clinch.
Vinter is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.#TD2#
Blake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Vinter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vinter is trying to break free.#T3#
Vinter tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.
Blake is struggling to control the position.
Vinter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinter can't break the clinch.
Vinter tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.
Vinter tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position.
Blake prevents Vinter from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Blake tightens his grip and picks Vinter up, before dumping him to the ground. Vinter manages to land in guard.

Vinter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blake walks into a left hand. #T4##CL2#
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinter tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.
Blake stalls.
Vinter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Vinter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Blake pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Vinter stands up from Blake's guard - Vinter perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Vinter can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vinter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vinter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vinter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vinter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinter, as that shot connected.
Vinter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vinter throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Vinter fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vinter is keeping the position.#T1#
Vinter wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vinter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blake tries to pull guard but Vinter holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Robert Vinter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Blake.
Vinter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake blocks a head kick by Vinter.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vinter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinter lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Vinter avoids the head kick by Blake. #T2#
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vinter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake walks into a jab.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinter tried to counter with a leg kick but Blake avoided it.
Vinter throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
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!
Vinter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake shoots and misses
letting Vinter counter with a right hand. #T3#
Vinter connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Vinter. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Vinter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Vinter does no damage.
Vinter jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Vinter.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Vinter moves out of range easily. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blake back to the cage. Vinter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blake shoots in but Vinter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVinter.
Vinter misses with a low kick.
As Vinter backs off Blake throws a huge counter combo but Vinter manages to avoid it all.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Blake looks to move away, Vinter throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Vinter lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake with a poor takedown
and Vinter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Vinter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinter, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Vinter!

Event: BB 10 - Gracie vs Xiaodong
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno misses with a double jab
and Hanaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanaki.
Hanaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Algiorno.
Hanaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki lands a jab to the head.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Algiorno
and Hanaki counters with a series of strikes. Algiorno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guiseppe Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanaki moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a wild body kick that Hanaki sees coming a mile off.
Hanaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Algiorno as he jumps to the side.
Hanaki fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hanaki moves into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to break free but Hanaki pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Algiorno!
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Algiorno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Hanaki avoids it.#CL2#
Hanaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
Hanaki moves out of range as Algiorno throws a body kick.
Hanaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
Hanaki is looking to clinch.
Hanaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Algiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Hanaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Algiorno throws a nice looking combination but Hanaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hanaki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanaki.
Algiorno scores with a one two! Hanaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Hanaki throws a one two combo.
Hanaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Algiorno misses with a two punch combination.
Algiorno throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Hanaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanaki.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Algiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hanaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanaki.
Hanaki connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hanaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Hanaki stands up and beckons Algiorno to join him on the feet.
Algiorno fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanaki in the body.
Hanaki throws a front kick that sends Algiorno stumbling back into the cage.
Algiorno looks for the body kick but Hanaki saw that one coming.
No joy there for Algiorno, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Hanaki tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it. #CL2#
Hanaki closes the distance and pushes Algiorno back into the cage.
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Hanaki is controlling the position.
Algiorno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanaki has double underhooks.
Algiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Algiorno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanaki has double underhooks.
Hanaki is looking for a takedown.
Hanaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Guiseppe Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asaki Hanaki.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Hanaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Hanaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Algiorno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asaki Hanaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asaki Hanaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Algiorno throws a front kick that sends Hanaki stumbling back into the cage.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Asaki Hanaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Algiorno misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hanaki counters with a shoot takedown. Algiorno fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanaki trying to control but Algiorno is working from the bottom.
Hanaki content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno keeping full guard, as Hanaki tries to pass. #T1#
Hanaki wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanaki.
Hanaki tries to clinch up.
Algiorno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Hanaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hanaki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Hanaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Algiorno is retaining full guard.
Hanaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Algiorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanaki pushes down on Algiorno's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Hanaki stands up out of the half guard.
Hanaki cracks Algiorno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanaki.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Hanaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanaki moves out of range as Algiorno throws a body kick. #T3#
A combination from Hanaki does no damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanaki counters with a two punch combo.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
Hanaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Algiorno tries to keep at a distance but Hanaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Algiorno gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Hanaki manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
And Hanaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Algiorno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left and a right from Hanaki both land. Nice combination.
Hanaki moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Hanaki misses with a head kick. #T4#
Algiorno misses with a double jab
and Hanaki counters with a series of strikes. Algiorno will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Hanaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanaki misses with a few strikes there.
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanaki shoots in for a double leg but Algiorno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanaki throws a leg kick but Algiorno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Algiorno looks for the body kick but Hanaki saw that one coming.
Hanaki misses with a double jab.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Algiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asaki Hanaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asaki Hanaki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hanaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanaki in the body.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Algiorno moves away.
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanaki blocks the body kick.
Hanaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Algiorno is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki throws a right hand that Algiorno ducks under and follows up with a left that Algiorno also avoids with ease.
Hanaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Hanaki dodges the punch combination from Algiorno.
Hanaki stalks Algiorno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Algiorno's face. Algiorno staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Hanaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
Hanaki misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Hanaki.
Hanaki tries to clinch there but Algiorno circles away.
Algiorno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Algiorno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Hanaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Hanaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Algiorno tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Algiorno wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Hanaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Asaki Hanaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hanaki is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Algiorno is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asaki Hanaki!
Asaki Hanaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Blake jumps guard and drags Ramirez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Ramirez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blake is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Ramirez!
After the fight, Richard Ramirez 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: CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses.
Algiorno misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Algiorno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Algiorno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Algiorno off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Algiorno is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Taylor.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Algiorno moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor jabs Algiorno right on the nose. Algiorno blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Algiorno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely. #T3#
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there #CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Algiorno scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Algiorno tries to clinch
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Algiorno shakes it off.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Algiorno pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Taylor digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Algiorno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor clobbers Algiorno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Algiorno ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Good shot there by Taylor.#T1#
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno motions for Taylor to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Algiorno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Algiorno's hands.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Algiorno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Algiorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a jab when Algiorno was well out of range.#T3#
Donk. Taylor catches Algiorno right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Algiorno.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Algiorno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with a good jab.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Algiorno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Algiorno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Algiorno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno. #T2#
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Algiorno moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.#T3#
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Algiorno moved out of range nicely.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Algiorno doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Algiorno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Algiorno misses with a leg kick.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor jabs at Algiorno's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Abi Algiorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
An intense looking John Taylor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is what I've been looking for since day 1, Nadadora is a great boxer, he will sure do great things, but for now i'm the king!! Step to me motherfuckers!'.

Event: EFC 29
Date: Oct 21, 2021

#R1#
Podric throws a one two combo.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily.
And Podric tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Podric scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Podric scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Petrov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Podric breaks from the clinch.
Petrov lands a head kick. Podric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.#T1#
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Podric moved away.
Podric feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Podric then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Podric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Podric looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
It appears Petrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Podric misses with the combination. #T2#
Podric blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that Podric ducks under and follows up with a left that Podric also avoids with ease.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Podric throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Podric checks it #TD2#
and Podric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Podric is controlling him.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Podric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Podric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Podric stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Podric stands and steps away. Petrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Podric moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Podric. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Podric lands a jab-cross combination.
Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Podric has cracked Petrov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Podric lands another huge swinging hook and Petrov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Petrov, before Podric can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Titoxo Podric!

Event: EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Wizard lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
Wizard fails to land the takedown.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wizard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wizard is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Wizard fails to pull guard.
Wizard keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazarus Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard tries to pull guard but Petrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Wizard drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Wizard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petrov has his hands clasped together but Wizard extends and breaks Petrov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wizard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard!

Event: BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and McNuggets counters with a stiff right hand.
Algiorno delivers a nice body kick.
Algiorno throws a push kick but McNuggets slaps the foot to one side.
Algiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNuggets scores with a jab to the body.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
McNuggets on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McNuggets connects with a solid leg kick.
Algiorno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McNuggets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno misses with the body kick
and McNuggets counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Algiorno looks to throw a body kick
and McNuggets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Algiorno.
That kick from McNuggets tenderised Algiorno's leg. Algiorno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Algiorno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNuggets.#T1#
Algiorno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNuggets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Algiorno looks to throw a body kick
enabling McNuggets to counter with a crisp jab.
McNuggets walks forward, straight into a front kick from Algiorno.
McNuggets scores with a decent looking hook.
McNuggets catches Algiorno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Algiorno is rocked!
McNuggets fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Algiorno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Algiorno is still on wobbly legs! Can McNuggets finish him?
McNuggets avoids a kick to the body.
Algiorno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McNuggets connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Algiorno scrambles back to his feet.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and McNuggets counters with a big right hand! Oh Algiorno is in trouble here! McNuggets follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McNuggets!
Post fight, an emotional Conor McNuggets said 'HE AINT NUTTIN BUT AH FOOKIN BUM '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Blake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maeda on his heels. He'll look to pass Maeda's guard now, I'm sure.
Maeda being controlled here, momentarily.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maeda is looking to advance position but Blake won't allow it.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Blake is defending well.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well. #T1#
Blake is in trouble now - Maeda has advanced to mount!
Blake has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blake trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Maeda working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Blake is doing well to defend. Maeda seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Blake is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mitsuyo Maeda!
A relieved looking Mitsuyo Maeda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Pacquiaooo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Pacquiaooo's legs.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Algiorno throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiaooo moves out of range easily.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiaooo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Pacquiaooo avoids nicely.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Pacquiaooo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Algiorno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Algiorno rushes Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pacquiaooo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiaooo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Algiorno connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Algiorno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno tries to clinch up.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thumps Pacquiaooo with a low kick.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Pacquiaooo moved away.#T4#
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo misses with a combination
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Algiorno closes the distance and pushes Pacquiaooo back into the cage.#BC#
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Algiorno.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiaooo. #T1#
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo tries to counter with a takedown but Algiorno is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Algiorno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiaooo. #T2#
Algiorno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Pacquiaooo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Pacquiaooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Pacquiaooo settles back down.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo is having none of it.
Pacquiaooo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno. #T4#
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Pacquiaooo misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Algiorno gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiaooo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pacquiaooo swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Algiorno. That one must have hurt.
Algiorno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Algiorno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiaooo circles away quickly and effectively.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Pacquiaooo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiaooo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Algiorno.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiaooo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Algiorno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Algiorno clinches.
Algiorno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Pacquiaooo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiaooo fails to land with a series of punches.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Pacquiaooo moves out of range. #T4#
Pacquiaooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Algiorno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pacquiaooo takes a step back to recover.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiaooo backing up. Pacquiaooo nods at Algiorno to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
In his post fight interview, Abi Algiorno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Driscoll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Driscoll avoids it.
Driscoll blocks the body kick.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Driscoll drives through and clinches with Algiorno against the cage.
Driscoll lands a nice uppercut.
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
A short uppercut from Driscoll.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Algiorno being controlled against the cage.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Algiorno.#KD2#
Driscoll drops Algiorno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Algiorno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Algiorno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno against the cage. Driscoll is working some dirty boxing. Driscoll pushes off with a quick right hook! Algiorno goes down! Algiorno tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Driscoll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Driscoll!
Cole Driscoll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC 23
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Rasnov shrugs it off though.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rasnov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasnov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Rasnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Rasnov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Rasnov darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Rasnov into the cage.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Rasnov clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Rasnov. #T3##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov works over Rasnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov! #T4#
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Rasnov throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov swinging wildly here. #TD#
Rasnov gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Rasnov scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Petrov is working an open guard so Rasnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasnov. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rasnov shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasnov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rasnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Rasnov darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov 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.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasnov. That did some damage!
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasnov. #T4#
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Petrov clinches.
Rasnov wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Petrov looks for the body kick but Rasnov saw that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Rasnov looking to stall. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.#T2##BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rasnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Rasnov's ribs.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Rasnov off balance momentarily.
Rasnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rasnov moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Rasnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Rasnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrov rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
Rasnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T1#
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Rasnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Rasnov throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Rasnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Rasnov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Petrov thumps Rasnov with a low kick.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Rasnov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Rasnov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!

Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Moyles misses with a hook. Algiorno ducked under it nicely.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles blocks a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a high kick!
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Moyles moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Algiorno slips a jab from Moyles.
Moyles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a lazy right hand but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno tries to clinch up
and Moyles counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Moyles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Algiorno avoids the body shot from Moyles.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Algiorno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Algiorno avoids them all with ease.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moyles digs a good body shot into Algiorno's ribs.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Algiorno. Moyles shrugs it off though.
Moyles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles. #T2#
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Moyles misses.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Moyles moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moyles if he has to take too many more of those.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A left lands for Moyles.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moyles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moyles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moyles throws a nice looking combination but Algiorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Moyles. Those never looked like landing.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Algiorno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moyles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Algiorno rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Algiorno misses.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Moyles's coach down at Ludus Magnus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moyles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moyles lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Algiorno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Algiorno throws a low kick, looking for Moyles's leg but Moyles calmly moves out of range.
Moyles swats away the attempt to clinch by Algiorno.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moyles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moyles misses with a hook to the body
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moyles misses with a hook.
Algiorno motions for Moyles to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Moyles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moyles.
Moyles keeps the fight on the outside.
Moyles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Algiorno rushes Moyles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Moyles tries to throw a body punch but Algiorno avoids it by throwing Moyles back against the cage. #BC2#
Moyles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moyles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Moyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles lands a body shot.
Mike Moyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moyles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Moyles keeps it at a distance.
Moyles lands the left hand.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles. #T2#
Moyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws out a loose jab but Algiorno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Algiorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Algiorno has managed to clinch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Algiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moyles throws a series of strikes that have Algiorno backpedaling.
A shot to the body from Moyles misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moyles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body. Algiorno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Algiorno slips under a jab.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Moyles avoids the head kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moyles checks it well.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles throws a looping overhand right but Algiorno ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Algiorno drives through and clinches with Moyles against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Moyles misses with a body punch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moyles misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moyles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Algiorno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Algiorno thows a leg kick but Moyles checks it
and Moyles counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
Moyles throws a sloppy body shot
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles misses with a left hand
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moyles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moyles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moyles throws a combination that misses
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Moyles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno lands with a kick to the temple. Moyles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Algiorno works over Moyles's head and body with a nice combination.
Moyles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Moyles takes a swing at Algiorno's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Moyles moves his leg out of the way.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Algiorno was well out of range. Poor timing from Moyles.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moyles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles. #T3#
A combination from Moyles does no damage.
Algiorno takes one to the chin there.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moyles connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Moyles digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Jab by Moyles.
Moyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Algiorno with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moyles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands a right hook to the body.
Moyles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Algiorno's head backwards.
Moyles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Algiorno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moyles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Algiorno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moyles!

Event: TSGC 3
Date: Jul 18, 2021

190 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

181 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs

Me Harder

Hjelm

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Choke Me Harder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Isak Hjelm!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hjelm darts in and clinches Me Harder up against the cage.#TD#
Me Harder tightens his grip and picks Hjelm up, before dumping him to the ground. Hjelm manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Me Harder (2) vs (0) Hjelm
Me Harder trying to control but Hjelm is working from the bottom.
Me Harder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Me Harder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Me Harder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelm keeping full guard, as Me Harder tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Harder is stalling in the full guard.
Me Harder passes Hjelm's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Me Harder controlling the action here. #SUB#
Me Harder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Me Harder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hjelm defends it well. #T2#
Hjelm is trying to get back to full guard.
Me Harder content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Me Harder is looking for a kimura but Hjelm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Me Harder to get the leverage. #T3#
Me Harder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me Harder wants to control but Hjelm is keeping him busy.
Me Harder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Me Harder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hjelm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Me Harder controlling the action here.#T4#
Me Harder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjelm trying to hold on to Me Harder's head to control him but Me Harder postures up. #SUB#
Me Harder seems to be looking for submissions.
Me Harder trying to control from half guard but Hjelm is working away.
Me Harder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Me Harder (5) vs (0) Hjelm#T5#
Me Harder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Me Harder fails to move to back control.
Me Harder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hjelm is trying to escape the mount but Me Harder keeps good control and instead manages to take Hjelm's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Me Harder (8) vs (0) Hjelm#SUB#
Me Harder tightening his grip on Hjelm, looking for the choke.
Hjelm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Me Harder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Me Harder struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Me Harder is looking for the choke from the back position but Hjelm is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Me Harder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hjelm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Me Harder working for a choke but Hjelm is defending well.
I really don't envy Hjelm right now. #T8##SUB#
Me Harder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hjelm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Me Harder is riding his opponent, not letting Hjelm buck him off. #SUB#
Me Harder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hjelm has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T9#
Me Harder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Me Harder is working for a rear naked choke. Hjelm is not defending it well and Me Harder has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hjelm refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hjelm's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Choke Me Harder!

Event: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Two.
Nice body kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
A lazy body kick from Algiorno #CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two.
Algiorno tries to circle away but Two has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Algiorno walks away with a smile on his face. Two gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Algiorno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Two - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Two tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Two has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Algiorno uses from the top position. #T2##SU#
Algiorno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Two, up you get!
Algiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Two wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
Algiorno gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Two counters with a single leg into guard. Algiorno didn't expect that.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
Two looks winded!
Algiorno wants to stand up but Two is controlling him. #ES#
Algiorno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Two off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Algiorno connects with a leg kick.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Algiorno has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two avoiding damage as Algiorno throws knees to the body. #BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch. #T4#
Algiorno throws a leg kick which misses Two's front leg but catches the back leg as Two tries to avoid it.
Two dodges the punch combination from Algiorno.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Two checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Two down.
A leg kick checked by Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully.
Two prevents Algiorno from breaking the clinch.
Algiorno missing with knees to the body.
Algiorno is trying to break the clinch but Two is controlling him.
Algiorno crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.#T1#
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abi Algiorno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Two's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Algiorno does no damage.
Two tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno. #T2#
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Algiorno misses #TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.

Algiorno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Two counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Two won't allow Algiorno to get back to his feet.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algiorno is keeping the position for now.
Two stops Algiorno from standing up. #ES#
Algiorno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Two is breathing heavily.#T3#
Two is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Two fails to pull guard.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Algiorno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.
Algiorno lands a good knee to the midsection. Two won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Algiorno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Two is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Algiorno to keep the fight standing.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Algiorno wants to get back to striking at distance but Two won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Algiorno pushes Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two has Algiorno pressed against the cage, preventing Algiorno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Two trying to control the action but Algiorno is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Two has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two takes a little break here. Algiorno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Algiorno wants to get back to his feet.
Abi Algiorno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Algiorno keeps working.
Algiorno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Two asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there #CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Algiorno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Two is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.#T3##BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Two moved away.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Algiorno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Two checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Algiorno moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Algiorno is trying to force a seperation but Two has the dominant position.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two trying to control the position but instead, Algiorno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Two into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Algiorno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021

175 cm
17 yrs
161 lbs

181 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs

Shimaev

Hjelm

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juan Shimaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isak Hjelm!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hjelm looking to score a takedown here. Shimaev is defending well but Hjelm drives through and ends up in Shimaev's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimaev (0) vs (2) Hjelm
Hjelm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hjelm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Shimaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjelm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hjelm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hjelm stopping the sweep attempt from Shimaev.#SUB#
Shimaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shimaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjelm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hjelm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjelm wants to pass the guard but Shimaev is keeping the position.
Hjelm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Shimaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjelm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hjelm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimaev wants to sweep here but Hjelm controlling him for the moment.
Hjelm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelm wants to pass the guard but Shimaev is keeping the position.#T2#
Hjelm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Hjelm 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.
Hjelm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shimaev has his foot on Hjelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjelm works his way back into a safe position though.
Hjelm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Hjelm might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Shimaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjelm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shimaev is tightening it up a little... Hjelm has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hjelm reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hjelm taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shimaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Shimaev!

Event: CMMA 118 Harrison v Ghambe
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Bravo's coach down at Mapinguari Guerreiro was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bravo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Algiorno misses with a low kick.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Algiorno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Algiorno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo checks a leg kick nicely.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno tries to land a leg kick but Bravo saw it coming and moves away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Algiorno! #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Algiorno has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Algiorno is defending well. #T2#
Bravo throws an elbow but Algiorno slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Bravo has hold of Algiorno's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Algiorno tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Algiorno screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Algiorno, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Bravo!

Event: BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Algiorno has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Algiorno steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Algiorno plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Smith swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Smith face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guiseppe Algiorno!

Event: Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Algiorno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Algiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Algiorno tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Algiorno fails to land the takedown.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Algiorno tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2##CL#
Algiorno clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Algiorno as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Algiorno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Algiorno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin. #T3#
Algiorno effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Algiorno is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target. #TD#
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Algiorno showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SU#
Algiorno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
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!
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Algiorno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Algiorno stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Algiorno scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Algiorno drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Algiorno is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Algiorno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Algiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Algiorno gets a takedown into half guard.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SU#
Algiorno escapes and gets back to his feet.
Algiorno misses with a combination #CL2#
and Griffin counters by clinching up. #BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno. #CL#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Algiorno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Algiorno gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno stalling in the clinch.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno landing knees to the body.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Griffin letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Algiorno gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Algiorno scores a nice knee to the body.
Algiorno trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Algiorno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Algiorno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffin.
Algiorno tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Algiorno dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
As Algiorno backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Algiorno manages to avoid it all.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A punch lands to the side of Algiorno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Griffin tries to bum rush Algiorno with a series of wild strikes but Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Algiorno pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Algiorno forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot.
Algiorno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Griffin settles back down. #TD#
Algiorno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Algiorno backs up against the cage.
Algiorno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luke Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Algiorno.
Algiorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abi Algiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Algiorno moved out of range.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Algiorno moves out of range easily.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Algiorno.
Algiorno has a takedown stuffed.
Algiorno checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Algiorno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a hook but Algiorno blocks it.#CL#
Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Algiorno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is looking to control Algiorno's arms but Algiorno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Algiorno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!

Abi Algiorno wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Abi Algiorno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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